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Ph.D. Dental Sciences

Doctor of Philosophy in Dental Sciences


Are you a dental surgeon and planning for a challenging career in dental research? Planning to undergo a PhD in Dental Sciences for an effective career in research, practice or academics? Learn here the details of the course and the colleges where you can pursue it.

Course Name: Ph.D. Dental Sciences
Group: Ph.D.
Stream: Healthcare & Medical Science
Course Category: Dentistry
Duration: 3 - 5 years

Overview


Dental science or dentistry, as is known to all, is a popular field of study in diagnosing and treatment of diseases and conditions of the oral cavity. The entire internal structure surrounding the jaw within the oral cavity comes under the scope of dental science, the most important being the arrangement of teeth. Through means and measures, the dental practitioners not only treat the disorders but are also instrumental in preventing such conditions from occurring. A PhD course in dental science endeavours to provide you with a higher level of learning in practicing dentistry. It makes you aware of the recent technological advances that have come in carrying out oral surgeries and corrective treatments for orthodontic conditions.

Eligibility and course duration


A master's degree in dental or dental surgery with at least 55% marks or as desired by the institute. Selections are mainly through entrance tests and interview.

Duration of the course is 3-5 years.


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Ph.D. Dental Sciences - Colleges & Admission Notifications

Find the list of colleges offering Ph.D. Dental Sciences course. Check out individual college websites to know more about the admission for 2025 - 2026 academic year. You may download the application form and course details from the official college website.

College Name
AB Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Karnataka
Institute of Dental Sciences, Odisha
Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education And Research, Tamil Nadu
Siksha ''O'' Anusandhan University, Odisha
Utkal Sangeet Mahavidyalaya, Odisha
Uttar Pradesh Dental College & Research Centre, Uttar Pradesh

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More about the course


PhD in Dental Science can be undertaken in one or the other areas in dental science. Some of these areas in dental science are pedodontics, dental anatomy, oral pathology, dental materials, community dentistry, surgical procedures, advanced radiology, advanced oral medicine, drug interactions in dentistry, orofacial pain and so on. Based on your area of interest or specialization you need to submit a research proposal, which when accepted, you are allotted a research guide to work with. Other than research methodology, as part of the coursework there will be other academic based topics that help you in understanding the scope of your research work. You will be receiving inputs on learning developing treatments for prospective patients and about treatments with respect to orthodontics, periodontology, endodontics and oral surgery. As a whole the course is useful in learning the latest in treatment in dental science and the emerging technologies.

Prospects in dental science


The PhD course allows you to work in the area of research in dental science in research labs run by hospitals and institutions across the country. You get to practice as a dental surgeon in hospitals, dental clinics and healthcare units in positions such as dentist, orthodontist, oral pathologist, ceramist, etc. You may also work in the pharmaceutical industry in the development and manufacturing of drugs and medicines. You may also open a specialist practice of your own. A career in dental institutions is also a worthwhile one.

Ph.D. Dental Sciences Admissions for 2025 - 2026 Academic Year

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