About
Dental Sciences is the branch of medicine that involves the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders and conditions of the oral cavity.
It is considered an important branch of medicine for overall health. Dental treatment is done by the dental team, which have dentist and dental auxiliaries. Most dentists do private practice, although some work in hospitals and institutions like prisons, armed forces bases, etc.
Dentists can carry out the majority of dental treatments such as restorative (fillings, crowns,bridges), prosthetic (dentures), endodontic (root canal) therapy, periodontal (gum) therapy, and extraction of teeth. Dentists also give medicines such as antibiotics,sedatives, etc used for treatment of patient with dental problem.
Dentists also help in prevention of oral diseases through proper hygiene and regular checkups. Problems in the oral cavity indicates systemic diseases such as osteoporosis, diabetes, or cancer. The concept that oral health can have an impact on systemic health and disease is referred to as "oral-systemic health".
Dental Sciences Colleges in India
GITAM Dental College & Hospital, Visakhapatnam
Affiliated to NTR University of Health Sciences (NTRUHS), VijayawadaMahatma Gandhi Missions College of Engineering and Technology (MGMCET), Navi Mumbai
(Part of Mahatma Gandhi Mission) Affiliated to University of Mumbai, Mumbai- Bachelor of Engineering (BE Information Technology)
- Bachelor of Engineering (BE Computer Science & Engineering)
- Bachelor of Engineering (BE Civil Engineering)
- Bachelor of Engineering (BE Mechanical Engineering)
- Bachelor of Engineering (BE Bio Technology)
- and 2 more
Index Institute of Dental Science, Indore
(Part of Mayanks Welfare Society, Indore)- Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)
College of Dental Science & Hospital (CDSH), Indore
(Part of Dental Council of India (DCI)) Affiliated to Madhya Pradesh Pashu-Chikitsa Vigyan Vishwavidyalaya, Jabalpur- Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)
- Master Of Dental Surgery (MDS Prosthodontics)
- Master of Dental Surgery (MDS Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics)
- Master of Dental Surgery (MDS Orthodontics)
Tagore Dental College And Hospital, Chennai
(Part of Dental Council of India (DCI)) Affiliated to Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University, Chennai- Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)
Dental Sciences Exam Notifications
DMER Shimla announces General Nursing and Midwifery GNM Admission 2016
Indian Institute of Public Health Gandhinagar announces MPH Admission 2016
NIHFW New Delhi announces PG Diploma in Public Health Management Admission 2016
SRM Dental College and Hospital, Chennai announces BDS Admission 2016
Uttar Pradesh Combined Pre Medical Test (UPCPMT) 2016 Exam Dates
MP DMAT 2016 Notification & Exam Dates
CMDPGEE 2016 Notification & Exam Date
Army College of Dental Sciences (ACDS) announces BDS Admission 2016
AMPCK Post Graduate Common Entrance Test (AMPCK PGCET) 2016 Notification & Exam Date
Dental Sciences Courses
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