Educational Track
The educational tracks are different in India compared to dental studies in USA or UK. In India, one must complete his/her masters or post-graduation in Prosthodontics. But for MDS, one must complete BDS.
BDS is a 5-year program: 4 years of studying and 1-year compulsory internship. One has to be eligible for entrance test as per the directives were given by the Dental Council of India (DCI). After that, the candidate needs to qualify an entrance examination conducted by state universities, private universities or The All India Pre-Medical/Dental Entrance Examination.
Following this would be the selection procedure.
MDS is a 3-year post-graduate program. There are many private, state & government-run institutions that offer the course like AIIMS and RGUHS. The standard requirements for selection are as follows:
- Students would be admitted based on competitive exams conducted by state/central/private institutions.
- For admission into a specific college, the candidate must possess a BDS degree issued by the university and recognized by the DCI.
- If not, then the candidate shall secure the prior approval of his/her qualifications by the DCI prior to admission.
- The candidate should have the certificate of internship.
After completing MDS in the field, the given certificate regards him/her as a Prosthodontist.
Job Prospects
Prosthodontists could find jobs easily as there is a huge demand of this profession. They earn a healthy salary according to the stats given by IDA & DCI. Sufficiency can’t be counted as it depends on the individual’s needs. A less experienced dentist would earn somewhere between 4-6 lakh per annum. An experienced Prosthodontist would earn a bit higher as various remunerations like rents & bills might be allowed. But pay rates always vary according to experience and sector.
