The course deals in details of pedalogic anatomy, growth and development of skull and facial skeleton. The course also deals in the psychological development, behavioral problems and the various techniques of management of children so that he / she will be able to manage all children in the dental office.

Eligibility Outline:

The admission to MDS courses are generally based on an entrance test. The student should have completed his BDS i.e., Bachelor of Dental Surgery. The candidates that have a work experience of over two years are given preferences in the final admission run.

Course Outlook:

MDS i.e. Master of Dental Surgery in Pedodontics is a post graduation course. The course is of three year full time duration. The subjects taught include nutrition, dietetics, pharmacology, radiology techniques, diagnostic methods, biostatistics, clinical pedodontics, Child Physiology etc.

Job Prospects:

After completing MDS in Pedodontics, one can work in the government as well as in the private dental hospitals. One can also opt for the post of lecturer in oral medicine and radiology department in various institutes. They can also opt for the research institutes and medical colleges as researchers.  They can also apply for the job in medical services of the army, navy, air force, under the Ministry of Defense.

Best Places to Pursue:

1. Manipal College of Dental Sciences,  Manipal, Karnataka

2. Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences

3. Saveetha University

4. Dr. D. Y. Patil Dental College and Hospital

5. Dayanand Sagar  College of Dental Sciences, Bangalore