What is it About?
A brief introduction to the MDS in Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry course has been presented below to provide students with an idea of what the subject is concerned with:

• MDS in Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry is a 3-year course that focuses on the management of the entire oral health needs of a child from its birth till adolescence.
• Preventive Dentistry and Pedodontics are considered to be age-old specialties providing primary and comprehensive therapeutic and preventive oral health care for children in their adolescence, infants and even those who require special healthcare needs.
• The increasing growth of concerns relating to the oral health care needs of a child has led to the creation of huge demand for students who are qualified in the field of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry.
• This is an excellent choice of course for students who are willing to gain knowledge about comprehending or understanding the behaviour of a child, oversee children demonstrating apprehension, planning appropriate therapy for basic oral health issues and problems in children and so on.
• Some of the major subjects covered under this 3-year long course include Prosthodontics, Orthodontics, Periodontology, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Pediatric, and so on.

Why study this Course?
Students have become interested in this field for a variety of reasons in recent years. The following are some of the course's benefits:

• MDS in Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry is a 3-year course that focuses on the management of the entire oral health needs of a child from its birth till adolescence.
• This is an excellent choice of course for students who are willing to gain knowledge about comprehending or understanding the behaviour of a child, oversee children demonstrating apprehension, planning appropriate therapy for basic oral health issues and problems in children and so on.
• The increasing growth of concerns relating to the oral health care needs of a child has led to the creation of huge demand for students who are qualified in the field of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry.
• In recent times, the course has proved to be competent enough and even has the ability to improve the level of treatments of oral healthcare for children till their adolescence age.
• At the successful completion of the course, these students may find lucrative employment opportunities as Dentist, Dental Surgeon, Technical Expert - Dentistry, Dental Lab Technician, Pharmacovigilance and much more related to this field.
• The average initial salary of these professionals is INR 3-15 lacs (approx.) which might further increase with an increase in experience and expertise.

Eligibility:
The primary requirement for admission to a specific college or university is that you meet the eligibility criteria. The eligibility for MDS in Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry is as follows:

• To be an eligible candidate for the same, the aspirants must have scored a minimum of 50% marks at the graduate level.
• They must have completed their BDS degree from a recognised college or institute.
• These students must have good communication skills and speaking and writing skills as well.
• The candidate must not have any previous backlogs in any of the subjects taught at the graduate level at the time of admission.
• Students from the reserved category must have the reserved certificates as mandatory documents, duly signed by the relevant authority, in order to take advantage of the opportunities at the time of admission.
• Apart from the above-mentioned criteria, different colleges might have their own points of concern which must be taken care of by the students to be eligible candidates for the course.

Scope:
The field of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry is still in its infancy. As a result, there is a greater need for professionals in this field. Specialists in the field can find work in both the private and public sectors. The course specifically focuses on educating and training the students about the conceptual theories and expertise areas of functionality in Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry. This 3-year course provides the students with a piece of extensive knowledge about the concepts of Physiology, Anatomy, Preventive and Public Health Dentistry, Clinical Pedodontics, Biostatistics, etc. Certain advantages of pursuing this course have been listed below for reference:

• MDS in Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry is a 3-year course that focuses on the management of the entire oral health needs of a child from its birth till adolescence.
• At the successful completion of the course, MDS Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry graduates are open to several worthy opportunities as far as their careers are concerned.
• They may find lucrative employment opportunities in companies and organisations like the Indian Council of Medical Research, Kailash Hospitals, Fortis Healthcare, Max Healthcare and likewise.
• These professionals are eligible enough to hold reputed job positions such as Dentist, Dental Surgeon, Technical Expert - Dentistry, Dental Lab Technician, Pharmacovigilance and much more related to this specific field.
• At the initial times, they may earn an average salary of INR 3 - 15 lacs (approx.)
• This is an excellent choice of course for students who are willing to gain knowledge about comprehending or understanding the behaviour of a child, oversee children demonstrating apprehension, planning appropriate therapy for basic oral health issues and problems in children and so on.
• In recent times, the course has proved to be competent enough and even has the ability to improve the level of treatments of oral healthcare for children till their adolescence age.
• It can therefore be said that the field of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry is fast emerging, and choosing a career in this field will never be out of the blue, as the demand for professionals in this field is growing day by day.