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MDS periodontology is a 3-year post-graduate dentistry programme. Periodontology is a branch of dentistry that focuses on the health of the gums and other supporting structures of the teeth. Dentists with a specialisation in periodontology are high in demand. If you are planning to take MDS admission, you will find this article useful.

Here we share some useful insights into what you do after completing MDS periodontology:

Career options after MDS periodontology:

An MDS periodontology course can significantly widen career options. Here are a few career paths you can take after MDS periodontology:

  1. Dental surgeon:

After completing your MDS  periodontology,  you can work as a dental surgeon in clinics and hospitals. You can even work for the army dental corps or as a contractual dental officer in the railways or Navy.

  1. Academics:

A career in academia offers a unique opportunity to combine a love of learning with a passion for teaching. If you choose an academic career, you will find employment in government and private colleges, where you will have the opportunity to teach both undergraduate and postgraduate students. Throughout your career, academics will advance through several levels, from assistant professor to full-time chair.

  1. Research career:

Researchers are constantly working to better understand the causes of periodontal diseases and to develop new ways to treat them. The impetus for research in this area often comes from postgraduate dental students who are looking for ways to advance their careers. There are many national and international organisations that provide funding for periodontal research and there is also training available at universities, government institutions and private corporate research centres.

  1. Dental product consulting:

Dental product consulting is a career that offers opportunities to work in the advisory departments of pharmaceuticals that manufacture oral health-related products. Dental product consultants are responsible for providing expert advice on the development, testing and regulation of these products.

  1. Pathologists:

Pathologists are medical doctors who focus on the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. They also examine tissues and organs to determine the cause of illness. In some cases, pathologists may also be involved in research to develop new treatments for diseases.

MDS Periodontics course eligibility criteria:

To qualify for MDS Periodontics, you must fulfil the below requirements:

  • You have to hold a BDS degree from the Dental Council of India-approved institution.
  • If you are a foreigner, you have to get a temporary registration from the Dental Council of India, which will be valid for the duration of your postgraduate studies.
  • You need clear NEET-MDS.

Are you looking for the best college in India to pursue MDS periodontology?

Karnavati School of Dentistry is one of the leading colleges in India for the MDS periodontology course. We are at 1st in Gujarat and 31st in India as per the NIRF ranking. In addition to periodontology, we also offer many other specialisations that include: 

  • Oral medicine and radiology,
  • Prosthodontics crown bridge
  • Conservative and endodontics
  • Oral and maxillofacial pathology

The college campus is spread over 33 acres of land. We offer a conducive learning environment. The college has state-of-the-art laboratories and dedicated OPD where students are trained under the guidance of experts. We also have a high-tech library which is open 24X7. The library has hundreds of books, the latest journals and subscriptions of e-journals.

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