What are the full forms of BDS and MDS?

<p><strong>BDS is for Bachelor of Dental Surgery, whereas</strong><span lang="EN-GB"><a href="https://www.shiksha.com/mds-master-of-dental-surgery-chp"><strong> </strong><strong><span lang="EN-US">MDS</span></strong></a></span><strong> stands for Master of Dental Surgery.&nbsp;</strong></p><p>The 5-year undergraduate BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) programme is India's sole recognised professional dental course. Following the BDS programme, students graduate as doctors. Students who want to become dentists at public or private hospitals must take this course. The primary objectives of the BDS are to educate and familiarise students with the dental sciences and procedures. 4 years of classroom instruction and 1 year of required rotational internship make up the 5-year programme.&nbsp;</p><p>Master of Dental Surgery is the full name for MDS. MDS is a dental master's degree programme. Students with a degree in Dental Science can continue on to a BDS programme to gain a thorough understanding of Dental studies. Three years make up the MDS. Those who have already earned a postgraduate degree that has been acknowledged by DCI may study BDS for two years. The Dental Council of India (DCI) has approved the MDS programme, which is available in several specialisations.</p>

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