🦷 Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)

The Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) is a professional degree program that trains students to become skilled dental practitioners capable of diagnosing, preventing, and treating oral health issues, while also enhancing dental aesthetics and overall well-being.

The program covers subjects such as oral anatomy, dental materials, prosthodontics, periodontics, orthodontics, oral pathology, and oral & maxillofacial surgery. Students receive both theoretical knowledge and hands-on clinical training.

• Diagnosis and treatment of dental and oral diseases
• Tooth restoration, extraction, and surgical procedures
• Orthodontic treatment and smile correction
• Prosthetic rehabilitation with dentures, crowns, and implants
• Preventive dentistry and oral hygiene promotion
• Radiographic imaging and diagnostic interpretation
• Emergency management in dental practice

• Pre-clinical training using dental simulators
• Clinical rotations in dental hospitals
• Hands-on practice in oral surgery and prosthodontics
• Community dental health camps and outreach programs
• Case-based learning and patient management
• Workshops on cosmetic and implant dentistry

• Practical clinical examinations
• Written theory exams and viva voce
• Case presentations and treatment planning
• Research projects in dentistry
• Continuous assessment during clinical postings

BDS graduates can work as dental surgeons, orthodontists, prosthodontists, and oral pathologists in hospitals, clinics, research institutions, and the defense sector. Many also establish private dental practices.

Dentistry overlaps with medicine, biomedical engineering, radiology, and public health, contributing to advancements in oral healthcare and overall patient care.

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

• Diagnose and treat common dental and oral health problems
• Perform preventive, restorative, and surgical dental procedures
• Apply modern dental materials and technologies effectively
• Promote oral hygiene and community dental care
• Pursue specialization through MDS or advanced dental fellowships