FAQ's
Q: Which are the good colleges to pursue Prosthodontics?
A: Some of the top good colleges are mentioned below:
- Babu Banarasi Das University
- Maharishi Markandeshwar University
- MS Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences
- Institute of Dental Sciences, Bareilly
- Dr. DY Patil University
- AIIMS
Q: What is Prosthodontics?
A: Prosthodontics is the branch of Dentistry that deals with replacement and restoration of damaged or lost teeth using artificial tools and techniques such as dentures, implants, bridges, crowns, and veneers.
Q: What is the starting salary in a career Prosthodontics?
A: The average starting salary is around Rs 1.5 Lakhs
Q: What is the minimum qualification required for Prosthodontics?
A: The minimum qualification is mentioned below:
MDS in Prosthodontics:
- The student should have completed his/her BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)degree recognized by the Dental Council of India with a minimum aggregate score of 55%.
- Student needs to have completed a 1- year compulsory rotating internship or complete it before the admission.
Q: What are the top entrances for a degree in Prosthodontics?
A: The top entrances are mentioned below:
- All India Post Graduate Dental Entrance Exam (AIPGDEE)
- NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test)
- Bharti Vidyapeeth Dental College and Hospital MDS Entrance Exam
Q: Who are the top recruiters in the field of Prosthodontics?
A: Some of the top recruiters are mentioned below:
- Fortis Healthcare
- MAX Healthcare
- Care Hospitals
- Indian Council of Medical Research
- Apollo Hospitals
- Kailash Hospital
Q: What is the top career scope in the field of Prosthodontics?
A: The popular career/job profiles are mentioned below:
- Professor
- Dental Surgeon
- Dental Assistant
Q: What is the Admission Process for Prosthodontics?
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 Prosthodontics?
A: The duration of the course is mentioned below:
- MDS in Prosthodontics: 3 years
- Doctor of Philosophy in Prosthodontic: 3 years
Q: Can I get direct admission into a course in Prosthodontics?
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.