MDS Pedodontics Admission in Kerala 2021

Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) in Pedodontics is a three-year Postgraduate program. (MDS) in Pedodontics is a paediatric branch of dentistry that mainly deals with diseases which are related to the supporting and investing structures that affect the teeth like gums, cemented, periodontal membranes and alveolar bone.

Just as adults, children also have to maintain a good oral health. They also face oral health
issues and diseases. So Pedodontics is an area of dentistry where a student learns all the
aspects of the oral health of children ranging from toddlers to adolescence. Through
Pedodontics, a student learns the various diseases which affect the teeth of children. A student
also studies the surgical and non surgical procedures for the treatment of the diseases of gum
tissues and jaw bones. A Pedodontic helps to create awareness of good dental health among
kids.

MDS Pedodontics: Course Highlights

Course Level	Postgraduate
Duration	3 years
Examination Type	Semester System
Eligibility	BDS
Admission Process	NEET PG Examination
Course Fees	Government Fees – Rs.60,000/year Private college fees – may vary based on the management decision
Average Starting Salary	Rs.4, 00,000 to Rs.15, 00,000

MDS Pedodontics: Know your Eligibility

Have to pass BDS from recognized medical colleges with proper affiliations.
Have to qualify in the NEET PG exam.

Course Syllabus: What you will learn?

Sr. No.	Subjects of Study
1	Child Psychology
	Growth & Development Behaviour Management Child Abuse & Dental Neglect Conscious Sedation, Deep Sedation & General Anaesthesia in Pediatric Dentistry: (Including Other Drugs, Synergic & Antagonistic Actions of Various Drugs Used in Children
2	Preventive Pedodontics
	Dental Plaque Microbiology & Immunology as related to Oral Diseases in Children Gingival & Periodontal diseases in Children Pediatric Operative Dentistry Pediatric Endodontics Prosthetic consideration in Paediatric Dentistry Traumatic Injuries in Children Interceptive Orthodontics Oral Habits in Children Dental care of Children with special needs Oral manifestations of Systemic Conditions in Children & their Management Management of Minor Oral Surgical Procedures in Children Dental Radiology as related to Pediatric Dentistry Cardiology Pediatric Oral Medicine & Clinical Pathology Congenital Abnormalities in Children Dental Emergencies in Children and their Management. Dental Materials used in Pediatric Dentistry Preventive Dentistry Dental Health Education & School Dental Health Programmes Dental health concepts, Effects of civilization and environment, Dental Health delivery system, Public Health measures related to children along with principles of Pediatric Preventive Dentistry Fluorides Medico logical aspects in Paediatric Dentistry with emphasis on the informed concept Counseling in Paediatric Dentistry Case History Recording Outline of principles of examination, diagnosis & treatment planning. Epidemiology Comprehensive Infant Oral Health Care. Principles of Bio-Statistics & Research Methodology & Understanding of Computers and Photography Comprehensive cleft care management with emphasis on counseling, feeding, nasoalvcile bone remodeling, speech rehabilitation. Setting up of Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry Clinic. Emerging concept in Paediatric Dentistry of the scope of laser/minimum invasive procedures
3	Applied Basic Sciences
	Clinical Paedodontics Child Psychology Behavior Management Child Abuse & Dental Neglect Preventive Pedodontics Cardiology Preventive Dentistry Dental Health Education & School Dental Health Programmes: Fluorides Epidemiology Comprehensive Infant Oral Health Care/Comprehensive cleft care Principles of Bio-Statistics & Research Methodology & Understanding of Computers and Photography
4	Preventive and Community Dentistry as applied to Pediatric Dentistry
5	Applied Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, Microbiology, Nutrition & Dietetics, Growth & Development Dental plaque, Genetics.
	Conscious Sedation, Deep Sedation & General Anesthesia in Pediatric Dentistry Gingival & Periodontal Diseases in Children Pediatric Operative Dentistry Pediatric Endodontics Traumatic Injuries in Children Interceptive Orthodontics Oral Habits in children Dental Care of Children with special needs Oral Manifestations of Systemic Conditions in Children & their Management Management of Minor Oral Surgical Procedures in Children Dental Radiology as Related to Pediatric Dentistry Pediatric Oral Medicine & Clinical Pathology Congenital Abnormalities in Children Dental Emergencies in Children & Their Management Dental Materials Used in Pediatric Dentistry Case History Recording Setting up of Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry Clinic

MDS Pedodontics: Top Colleges

Government Dental College, Kottayam
Government Dental College, Trivandrum
PMS College of Dental Science & Research Centre
PSM College of Dental Sciences

MDS Pedodontics Course Beneficial?

They have huge openings in government organizations like the Public Health Foundation of India or other government and private-owned dental hospitals, defence services, and healthcare panels of different companies.
It is beneficial to help and provide quality treatment for mental, physical and emotionally handicapped children and for medically compromised patients. This program helps to recognize and manage medical emergencies commonly encountered in children and adolescent undergoing treatment.
The Course is also beneficial for students interested in further studies such as PhD etc. as it gives a good and solid base for the candidates.

MDS Pedodontics: Your Career Pursuit

There are many job opportunities for this specialization of dentistry. One who loves to teach can be a lecturer at college. When this is just one profession to take up, there are different other opportunities from working in a clinic to super specialty hospitals. Opportunities are available in both private & government sector. The job opportunities in 2021 are as follows,