Specialization and advanced certification in Bachelor of Dental Sciences
(BDS) cater to various interests within the dental field. Here are some of the key areas for specialization and certifications available:
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1. Orthodontics:-
- Specialization: Focuses on diagnosing, preventing, and correcting misaligned teeth and jaws.
- Advanced Certification:
a. Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) in Orthodontics.
b. Fellowship in Orthodontics from various dental colleges and institutions
2. Endodontics:-
- Specialization: Involves the study and treatment of the dental pulp, including root canal therapy.
- Advanced Certification:
a. MDS in Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics.
b. Certificate Courses in Endodontics and Conservative Dentistry
3. Periodontics:-
- Specialization: Focuses on the structures supporting the teeth, including gums, alveolar bone, and periodontal ligaments.
- Advanced Certification:
a. MDS in Periodontology.
b. Fellowship in Periodontics.
4. Prosthodontics:-
- Specialization: Deals with dental prostheses, including crowns, bridges, dentures, and implants.
- Advanced Certification:
a. MDS in Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge.
b. Certificate Courses in Implantology
5. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery:-
- Specialization: Involves surgical treatment of diseases, injuries, and defects of the mouth, jaws, and face.
- Advanced Certification:
a. MDS in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
b. Fellowship in Oral Surgery
6. Pediatric Dentistry:-
- Specialization: Focuses on dental care for children, including preventive and therapeutic oral health care.
- Advanced Certification:
a. MDS in Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry.
b. Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry
7. Oral Medicine and Radiology
- Specialization: Combines the use of imaging techniques to diagnose and treat oral diseases.
- Advanced Certification:
a. MDS in Oral Medicine and Radiology.
b. Diploma in Oral Radiology.
8. Public Health Dentistry:-
- Specialization: Focuses on dental public health and community dental practices.
- Advanced Certification:
a. MDS in Public Health Dentistry.
b. Certificate in Public Health Dentistry.
9. Cosmetic Dentistry:-
- Specialization: Involves improving the appearance of teeth, gums, and bite.
- Advanced Certification:
a. Certificate Courses in Cosmetic Dentistry.
b. Fellowship in Aesthetic Dentistry.
10. Implantology:-
- Specialization:
Focuses on dental implants and their proper placement. - Advanced Certification:
a. Fellowship in Implant Dentistry.
b. Diploma in Implantology.