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Dental Science is the branch of medical science that deals with the study of diseases or disorders related to teeth and gums. It also deals with structure, development, abnormalities, diagnosis prevention, and treatment of diseases related to teeth, gums, cells, and tissues of the mouth.
The word dentistry derived from Odontology from the ancient Greek word odious, "tooth. Odontology stands for the study of the structure, development, and abnormalities of the teeth.
Master of Dental Science is a postgraduate degree comprised of three academic years. There is an annual examination system that has been following for completion of this program instead of a semester.
Dental Council of India is a statuary body that regulates, maintain,s and monitors the study of Dental Science in India. The course duration is of three years after completion of BDS; however one can get the lateral entry in MDS if he has Post Graduate Diploma in Dental Science from any DCI-recognized institute or college. In such a condition, the course duration is of two years only.
Apart from Classroom lectures and seminars; Demonstrations, Lab techniques, Clinical Case conferences and Joint Clinical Meetings with Allied Specialties are also included in the teaching methodology.
As this is a specialization course it offers specialization in various fields; some of them are Periodontology, Oral Medicine, and Radiology, Conservative Dentistry, and Endodontics, etc.
One should have completed BDS from a recognized University by DCI. Admission is on the basis of the merit list in the AICET exam. The age limit is 21 generally. The candidate should not be suffering from any contagious disease. One who holds the postgraduate diploma in Dental Science from a DCI recognized University or college.