MDS Periodontics

Kathmandu University
3 years
Rs. 2381760
Updated December 9, 2025

University

Kathmandu University

Duration

3 years

Fee

Rs. 2381760

Summary

Short description
Three-year postgraduate specialization focused on the diagnosis, prevention, and surgical management of diseases affecting the supporting structures of teeth.

Description
Program builds advanced clinical and surgical competence in treating periodontal diseases, regenerating periodontal tissues, performing mucogingival surgeries, and managing implant-related procedures. Training spans nonsurgical therapies, regenerative techniques, flap surgeries, aesthetic periodontal procedures, bone augmentation, and maintenance protocols. Students gain experience through high-volume clinical exposure, case documentation, seminars, and a dissertation. Delivered across KU constituent and affiliated colleges under MEC’s centralized competitive entrance system.

 

Description

Curricular structure (indicative)
(KU does not publish semester-wise details; structure reflects standard periodontal residency training.)

ComponentDescription
Nonsurgical PeriodonticsScaling, root planing, periodontal maintenance, antimicrobial therapy
Surgical PeriodonticsFlap surgeries, osseous recontouring, regenerative procedures
Mucogingival SurgeryGingival grafts, recession coverage, aesthetic periodontal corrections
Implant DentistryBasic implantology, peri-implant disease management
DiagnosticsClinical periodontal assessment, radiographs, CBCT interpretation
Interdisciplinary CareCollaboration with prosthodontics, orthodontics, endodontics
Academic TrainingSeminars, journal clubs, case presentations
ResearchDissertation work and defense
Duration3 years full-time

Features

Features
• MEC entrance with merit-ranked seat allocation
• Broad surgical and nonsurgical periodontal training
• Exposure to implant dentistry concepts
• Emphasis on regenerative and aesthetic periodontal procedures
• Dissertation requirement
• Residency-style learning across KU-affiliated colleges
• Foreign fee multiplier (1.6×)

Fee
Approx. NPR 2,381,760 for Nepali students.
Foreign nationals: 1.6× Nepali fee.

 

Admission Process

Admission process (points)
• BDS or equivalent from a government-recognized institution
• Nepal Medical Council registration; foreign candidates require home-country council registration
• One-year experience required
• Sit for MECEE-PG entrance exam
• Must score ≥50% to enter merit pool
• MEC assigns seats based on national ranking and rules
• Enrollment finalized after matching and fee completion

 

Job Prospects

Job prospects
• Periodontist
• Specialist in gum surgery and regenerative therapy
• Implantology trainee (post-MDS pathway)
• Dental surgeon in hospitals and private clinics
• Public health dentistry roles involving oral disease prevention
• Academic faculty in dental colleges
• Research and industry roles in biomaterials or oral health products
• Consultant for periodontal and implant cases