Which one is best MDS in orthodontics or MDS in oral and maxillofacial surgery?

Hello Aspirant

MDS Orthodontics VS MDS Oral surgery

First of all ,there is no best branch,it depends on what is your interest and what type of clinical skills you have in that branch and your clinical knowledge in that field.

First coming to MDS in Orthodontics

MDS in orthodontics is a 3 year specialized branch dealing with teeth and jaw irregularities and it's treatment modalities.
In BDS you do only about pre clinical orthodontics that is wire bending and case history and not in clinical part of orthodontics,in MDS you learn every part of orthodontics,you get to know about dental photography in orthodontics, different types of patients from small children to adults who come to correct their bites and occlusion.
After MDS in orthodontics you can get a good job as a orthodontics, orthodontic surgeries,your opening salary may be from 3-7 lakhs per annum.


MDS in oral surgery is a branch dealing with local anaesthesia, general anesthesia, exodontia and treatment for pathologies related to oral cavity.
If you do MDS in oral surgery you can become a oral surgeon ,you can work in big hospital,if you wanted to work with surgeons then MDS in oral surgery is for you.
There are many specialization in oral surgery in which you can do fellowship after MDS in oral surgery
1.extractions, impactions (minor oral surgery)
2 . orthognathic surgery
3.oral and maxillofacial oncology
4. facial reconstruction surgery
5.cleft lip and cleft palate.
6.Implants
7.cosmetic surgery

After MDS in oral and maxillofacial surgery you can earn 6-7 lakhs per annum.

So I told you about both ,now you can choose between what you like and do that course.

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