MDS Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry are considered to be age-old specialties providing primary and comprehensive therapeutic and preventive oral health care for children in their adolescence, infants and even those who require special healthcare needs.

MDS Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry eligibility requires the aspirants to have completed their BDS degree with a minimum of 55% of marks from any recognised institute or university.

MDS Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry offers admissions to the students based on an entrance examination or merit-based. However, most colleges that offer the course use Entrance Based Admission to assess students' knowledge of the subject of study.

MDS Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry top colleges include Maulana Azad Institute of dental Sciences- New Delhi, ABSM Institute of dental Sciences- Karnataka, SRM Dental College- Chennai etc. The average course fee for MDS in Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry ranges between INR 10,000 - 25 lacs (approx.)

MDS Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry covers major subjects under this 3-year long course which includes Prosthodontics, Orthodontics, Periodontology, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Pediatric etc.

MDS Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry has a huge scope and students may find lucrative employment opportunities as Dentist, Dental Surgeon, Technical Expert - Dentistry, Dental Lab Technician, Pharmacovigilance and much more related to this specific field.

MDS Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry average initial salary of these professionals is INR 3-15 lacs (approx.) which might further increase with an increase in experience and expertise.

MDS Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry Graduates may find these jobs at reputed organisations and hospitals such as the Indian Council of Medical Research, Kailash Hospitals, Fortis Healthcare, Max Healthcare and likewise.