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Bachelor of Dental Surgery

Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) is a five-year undergraduate dental programme regulated by the Dental Council of India, comprising four years of academic study followed by a compulsory one-year rotatory internship. Admission is through NEET-UG, and the curriculum covers general human anatomy and physiology, dental anatomy, oral pathology, dental materials and the core clinical branches of dentistry such as conservative dentistry, prosthodontics, periodontics, oral surgery and orthodontics, alongside hospital and clinic-based practical training. The programme builds the diagnostic, preventive and clinical skills needed for general dental practice. BDS suits Class 12 science students who want to become dentists, work in hospitals or clinics, or pursue further specialisation through MDS.

5 years
Duration
Undergraduate
Level

About Bachelor of Dental Surgery

Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) is a five-year undergraduate dental programme regulated by the Dental Council of India, comprising four years of academic study followed by a compulsory one-year rotatory internship. Admission is through NEET-UG, and the curriculum covers general human anatomy and physiology, dental anatomy, oral pathology, dental materials and the core clinical branches of dentistry such as conservative dentistry, prosthodontics, periodontics, oral surgery and orthodontics, alongside hospital and clinic-based practical training. The programme builds the diagnostic, preventive and clinical skills needed for general dental practice. BDS suits Class 12 science students who want to become dentists, work in hospitals or clinics, or pursue further specialisation through MDS.

Why Choose BDS

Nationally recognised qualification

BDS is the mandatory qualification for registration as a dentist in India, regulated by the Dental Council of India.

Pathway to specialisation

A BDS degree is the entry point to MDS and speciality practice in branches such as orthodontics or oral surgery.

Practical, clinical training

The programme builds hands-on clinical skills through laboratory work and hospital postings well before graduation.

Varied career options

Graduates can choose government service, hospital employment, a dental chain, independent practice or further study.

Detailed Syllabus (8 semesters over 4 years, plus a compulsory 1-year rotatory internship (5 years total))

Core Subjects

General Human Anatomy
General Human Physiology and Biochemistry
Dental Anatomy and Oral Histology
General and Oral Pathology and Microbiology
Dental Materials
Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics
Prosthodontics
Periodontology
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics
Oral Medicine and Radiology
Paediatric Dentistry

Elective Subjects

Forensic Odontology
Community Dentistry and Public Health
Introductory Dental Implantology
Hospital Dental Administration
Geriatric Dentistry
Introductory Cosmetic Dentistry
BDS includes laboratory and pre-clinical practice from the first year, followed by supervised clinical postings in the college dental hospital from the second year onward across branches such as conservative dentistry, oral surgery, prosthodontics and orthodontics. The academic course ends with a compulsory one-year rotatory internship, as required by the Dental Council of India.
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