Postgraduate Dental Degrees (MDS & Specializations)

The most popular MDS specialization focusing on root canal treatment, restorative dentistry, and tooth preservation. Endodontists are specialists in diagnosing and treating diseases of the dental pulp.

Orthodontics specialization covers diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of dental and facial irregularities. Training includes fixed braces, clear aligners, functional appliances, and surgical orthodontics.

Surgical specialization covering extractions, implants, jaw fractures, TMJ disorders, cleft surgery, and orthognathic procedures. Oral surgeons handle complex surgical procedures of the mouth, jaws, and face.

Specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of gum diseases and placement of dental implants. Periodontists manage conditions affecting the supporting structures of teeth.

Focuses on dental prosthetics including crowns, bridges, dentures, and implant-supported prostheses. Prosthodontists restore oral function and aesthetics for patients with missing or damaged teeth.

Specializes in dental care for children from infancy through adolescence. Covers behavior management, preventive care, and treatment of dental diseases in children.

Diagnostic specialty focusing on diseases of the oral cavity. Oral pathologists examine biopsies, diagnose oral cancers, and study the etiology of oral diseases.

Focuses on community oral health, epidemiology, health policy, and preventive programs. Community dentists work on population-level oral health initiatives.

Diagnostic specialty covering oral mucosal diseases, TMJ disorders, facial pain, and dental radiology including CBCT interpretation.