MDS Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics

Three-year specialist postgraduate programme under Tribhuvan University focused on diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of pulpal and periapical diseases, restorative dentistry, and advanced endodontic procedures.
The programme builds advanced competence in conservative restorative techniques, endodontic therapy, aesthetic dentistry, trauma management, and microsurgical interventions. Training integrates clinical exposure, academic coursework, operative dentistry, biomaterials understanding, and evidence-based decision-making. One seat per year ensures intensive mentorship and high clinical volume for the enrolled candidate. Admission is strictly merit-based through the Medical Education Commission.

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Features
Highly specialized single-seat programme
Strong endodontic and restorative dentistry orientation
Comprehensive clinical and theoretical coverage
Merit-based admission through national-level exam
Exposure to biomaterials, operative dentistry, and surgical endodontics

Admission process
Eligibility: BDS + NMC registration + one-year experience
Appear in MECEE-PG
Score minimum 50% to be merit-listed
Seat allocated strictly on ranking
Complete institutional admission and payment

Job prospects
Endodontist in hospitals and dental colleges
Consultant in conservative dentistry clinics
Academic faculty in dental schools
Researcher in restorative sciences and biomaterials
Specialist in dental trauma and aesthetic dentistry
Clinical lead for advanced endodontic services
Trainer in microsurgery and rotary endodontics