B.D.S.

B.D.S.

The duration of the course is of 4 academic starting Aug/Sept) years followed by one-year compulsory rotating internship (Residency).
The dental graduates during training in the institutions should acquire adequate knowledge, necessary skills and reasonable attitudes which are required for carrying out all activities appropriate to general dental practice involving the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of anomalies and diseases of the teeth, mouth, jaws and associated tissues. The graduate also should understand the concept of community oral health education and be able to participate in the rural health care delivery programmes existing in the country.

Course Content:

i. General Human Anatomy including Embryology and Histology.
ii. General Human Physiology and Biochemistry, Nutrition and Dietics.
iii. Dental Anatomy, Embryology and Oral Histology.
iv. Dental Materials.
v. Preclinical Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridge.
vi. Environmental Studies.
vii. Law - Indian Constitution.
viii. Kannada.