Admission for MDS in A B SHETTY MEMORIAL INSTITUTE OF DENTAL SCIENCES, Karnataka

Admission for MDS in A B SHETTY MEMORIAL INSTITUTE OF DENTAL SCIENCES, Karnataka

The A B Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences was founded in the year 1985 by the Nitte Education Trust with the objective of making available up-to-date training facilities to produce dental professionals and to help meet the country’s growing healthcare requirements. The A B Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences offers Graduate, Postgraduate and Doctoral training facilities. The Institution is a constituent unit of Nitte University and is recognised by the Dental Council of India.

The ABSM Institute of Dental Sciences is among the better equipped dental colleges in the country. All departments have state-of-the-art diagnostic and research equipment’s. The Institute’s commitment to maintaining the highest standards pervades all aspects of dentistry irrespective of cost or effort involved. The Institute constantly strives to upgrade its capabilities by participating in exchange programmes with national and international institutions.

COURSES OFFERED

The A B Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences offers the following courses duly approved by the Dental Council of India (DCI).

·         Graduate Program

·         Postgraduate Program

·         Doctoral Program in Dentistry (Ph.D)

·         Special courses

Admission Eligibility

Master of Dental Surgery (MDS)

Recognised by DCI: Ortho, Prosth, Cons & OS : 22-6-1992 O.Med, Pedo : 1993; Perio : 1994; O.Path : 1996.

Postgraduate program of 3 years is offered in 8 specialties:

·         Oral Medicine and Radiology

·         Conservative Dentistry

·         Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

·         Periodontics

·         Orthodontics

·         Pedodontics and children’s preventive dentistry

·         Oral Pathology and Microbiology

·         Prosthodontics including Crown and Bridge and Implantology

·         The minimum qualification for admission to the postgraduate program is a BDS degree or an equivalent degree recognised by the University and DCI.

Doctoral Program in Dentistry (Ph.D)

The Institute has excellent research facilities and offers Doctoral Program leading to the award of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Dentistry.

Special Courses

Craniofacial Surgery

The Nitte Meenakshi Institute for Craniofacial Surgery in association with the Cleft International, Zurich offers a one-year full time Fellowship program in Craniofacial Surgery.

Certificate course in Oral implantology
Cadss -Nitte university. Goethe university, Frankfurt certified Indian programme

Course duration :

·         One year

·         5 implant modules of 7 days each

Course highlights :

·         Completion of 400 credit hours of academic and clinical requirements in functional and esthetic restorations

·         Restoration of partially and completely edentulous patients with implant supported prosthesis

·         Total number of implants – 30

·         Single anterior/ posterior

·         Multiple fixed anterior/ posterior

·         Removable implant supported prosthesis

·         Situations involving

·         Sinus lift procedures

·         Soft & hard tissue augmentation

·         Atraumatic extractions

·         Immediate placement & immediate loading

MDS

Eligibility criteria for M.D.S course

The minimum qualification for admission to the postgraduate program is a BDS degree or an equivalent degree recognized by the University and DCI.

Postgraduate program is offered in 8 specialties:

·         Prosthetics with Crown and Bridge, Implantology - 09

·         Oral Medicine and Radiology – 02

·         Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics – 08

·         Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery – 08

·         Periodontics – 05

·         Orthodontics and Dentofacial orthopaedics – 09

·         Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry – 06

·         Oral Pathology and Microbiology – 02

TOTAL SEATS 49

COLLEGE FACILITIES:

BANKING

Students are facilitated to devote more time for their mental and physical development on campus, and for the same we have administered on campus banking facilities (Syndicate Bank) so that students can manage their money without having the inconvenience of having to go elsewhere for the same.

Students can open and operate their personal accounts through which they can maintain and review their expenses.

ATM facilities are also available on campus.

COMPUTER LAB

The computer lab, spread over 570 sq.feet, is a state of the art technology center for students to access some of the best available resources within and outside the campus. The intranet and internet facilities make these practices easy and reliable.

The library computer and internet section provides facilities for online browsing and offline access for preparing seminar and conference presentations for faculty members and students.

The computer lab helps students explore the large database of knowledge not only in their respective fields but also in other domains of education and information.

Facilities

·         21 Desktop computers connected by LAN

·         Printing facilities – B/W and Colour (Inkjet and Laser)

·         Gestetner Copier

·         Scanning facilities

·         Closed circuit network camera (for University examination purposes)

·         Helinet consortia facilities

 

CAFETARIA

We firmly believe that for the overall development of an individual, food comprises of one of the most important factors. Our belief has made us provide students with nutritious food and snacks. The cafeteria meets the best standards of cleanliness and hygiene. It also provides some of the common standard food products. The cafeteria is well spaced and neatly arranged for placing ordes, billing, eating and spending some leisure time.

CONVEYANCE

The students are well supported with transport facility. Buses ply at regular intervals in and around the city to provide easy conveyance.

The conveyance system helps the students who do not reside in the hostel to commute to and from the college with convenience. It also makes it easy for students who reside in the hostel to reach the city of Mangalore.