How to Choose the Right Postgraduate Course After BDS: A Step-by-Step Guide
While a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) is indeed a major achievement, many graduates do not stop here. Specialization can […]
Prosthodontists
Role of a Prosthodontist in Cosmetic Dentistry
A prosthodontist has special knowledge of dentistry which is named as prosthodontics. There are many dental colleges or institutions which offers Prosthodontic Courses in India. Prostho represents replacement and dentist represents dealing with teeth. Prosthodontists have special training to treat and handle dental as well as facial problems which require restoring of missing tooth and the structure of the jaw.
Current Status and Future Direction of the Prosthodontic Specialty In India
Prosthodontics deals with the diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and maintenance of the oral function & ease of use, cosmetic appearance, and dental health of patients with missing or deficient teeth and/or oral and maxillofacial tissues. As the prosthodontists possess great skills in cosmetics, dental implants, crowns, bridges, dentures, temporomandibular disorders.
Prosthodontists
Why Becoming A Prosthodontists Is A Good Career Choice
Prosthodontists deal with the restoration and replacement of teeth; they diagnose and treat any condition pertaining to missing or deficient
How To Become A Dentist/ Prosthodontist
I came across a question on Yahoo! Answers the other day, from apparently a school student/ pupil, enquiring about the length of education one requires in order to become a ‘Prosthodontist’. (A Prosthodontist is a dentist specializing in restoration and replacement of teeth.
Fixed Prosthetics, Prosthodontics Dentistry, Prosthodontists, Removable Prosthodontics
Becoming A Prosthodontist – What to Expect – II
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).
