FAQ's
Q: Which are the good colleges to pursue UG & PG in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery?
A: The top colleges are mentioned below:
- Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences
- SDM College of Dental Sciences Dharwad
- King George's Medical University, Lucknow
- SRM Dental College, Chennai
- Kalinga Institute of Dental Sciences, Bhubaneswar
- Subharti Dental College, Meerut
Q: What is Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery?
A: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery course involves the diagnosis, surgical and adjunctive treatment of ailments, wounds, and deformities of the human jaws and related oral and facial structures.
Q: What is the starting salary in a career in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery?
A: The starting salary of an employee in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is around 3.5 lakhs per year
Q: What is the minimum qualification required for an MDS Degree in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery?
A: The minimum qualification is mentioned below:
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) or equivalent qualification recognized by the Dental Council of India.
- A minimum aggregate score of 50% at the level of graduation.
- Completion of a 1-year compulsory internship.
Q: What are the top entrances for a degree in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery?
A: The top entrances are mentioned below:
Q: Who are the top recruiters in the field of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery?
A: The top recruiters are mentioned below:
- Fortis Healthcare
- Max Healthcare
- Care Hospitals
- Indian Council of Medical Research
Q: What is the top career scope in the field of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery?
A: The career/job scopes are mentioned below:
- Dentist
- Dental Assistants
- Dental Lab Technician
Q: What is the Admission Process for Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery?
A: The process of admission to the course may vary across institutes. Some institutes conduct their own entrance exams for admission, while some select students on the basis of their score at the level of graduation, completed from a recognized college/university.
Most colleges/universities in India base their criterion of selection on the candidate’s performance in a relevant national-level entrance exam.
Q: What is the duration of a course in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery?
A: The duration of the course is mentioned below:
- BDS in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery: 4-5 Years
- MDS in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery: 3 Years
Q: Can I get direct admission into a course in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery?
A: A: There are institutes where there is direct admission which is based on the candidate's performance at the entrance exam. But there are also some institutions or universities that provide direct admission on merit basis.
