The aspirants who have completed their Master in Dental Surgery have a good scope both in terms of higher studies as well as in acquiring an immediate job. Higher education is one of the means by which one can acquire a greater knowledge and hence pursue a good career. Also the candidates after completion of MDS can apply for jobs.

They can start up a private clinic or a dental lab, work in government or private institutions, work as tutor in some reputed colleges, work in research and advisory departments of a pharmaceutical solve huge mysteries by inflowing into the field of forensic dentistry, work as dental consultant to models, artists, well-known figures and also can carry out research on topics like oral cancer. They have a vast scope in foreign countries also where the pay scale will also be much higher than the home country.

Scope for Higher Studies after MDS

Aspirants have a vast scope for higher studies after MDS. Some of the higher study options available in our country are listed below

• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Dentistry
• Doctor of Dentistry (DD)
• Candidate of Odontology (Cand.Odont.)
• Doctor of Medical Dentistry (Dr.Med.Dent.)

In Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Dentistry, the research areas include

• Oral Medicine and Radiology
• Oral and Maxillofacial surgery
• Oral Biology
• Periodontics
• Prosthodontics including crown and bridge Implantology
• Community, Social and Preventive Dentistry
• Conservative Dentistry
• Orthodontics
• Pedodontics and Children’s Preventive Dentistry
• Oral Pathology
• Microbiology and so on

Other Certification Courses after MDS

The certification courses after MDS helps the aspirants acquire better knowledge on those fields. These courses will certainly add up to their qualifications and hence help the candidates attain a career with attractive pay scale. Some of the certificate courses offered after MDS in our country are listed below

• Dental Mechanic
• Dental Hygienist
• Oral Implantology
• Aesthetic Dentistry

Career Opportunities after MDS

There is a vast career opportunity for the candidates who have completed their MDS. For those who interested in teaching can acquire a teaching job in any of the top Dental Colleges. They can also attain a job in research oriented field and also in some other industries. Those who have done special certification have an excellent scope for career as private practioners, in dental laboratories, dental institutions, and dental hospitals and so on. They also can also take up a job in Armed forces.

Any queries related to the dental science such as dental colleges, courses offered etc, the aspirants can refer the portal www.dciindia.org