Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)

Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) is a 5-year undergraduate degree in dentistry offered at DA Pandu Memorial RV Dental College and Hospital, Bangalore. The coursework includes four years of classroom pedagogy, practical sessions and laboratory studies, followed by one year dedicated to mandatory rotating internship. The BDS programme trains students in all aspects of dentistry, including the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of oral diseases and injuries. The curriculum includes Pre-Clinical, Para-Clinical and Clinical subjects relevant to the field of Dentistry. It covers Dental Anatomy, Oral Histology, Embryology, Dental Pharmacology, Oral Surgery, Oral Pathology, and many other clinical Dental specializations. Students take up practical training in lab sessions, clinical postings, dental materials, and surgery. In the final year, students must take up the mandatory internship for one year to gain clinical experience.

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