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2nd year BDS Life

Main difference from first year is here you have more preclinical excercises than theory part. As like 1st year ,here also you have 3 subjects 1)Dental Materials(Prosthodontics+Conservative) 2)Microbiology & Pathology 3)Pharmacology We can go through each one : 1)Dental materials(Prosthodontics + Conservative) In this subject you will learn about different materials used in dentistry.It may be impression materials,waxes,gypsum products, restorative materials... It divided into Prosthodontic and Conservative topics. We will learn them later. Exam pattern in KUHS include 1 theory paper including 35 mark each for both Prosthodontics and Conservative topics and 2 separate practicals for same. 2) Microbiology & Pathology Microbiology deals with different microbes involved in disease progression and their culture. Pathology have abnormal tissue reactions and their features. In BDS these 2 subjects combined in 2nd year. Theory exam consist of 35 mark each for both and 2 separate pract
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BDS 1st year - Inroduction to Dentistry

First year consist of 3 subjects Dental Anatomy Human Anatomy Biochemistry and Physiology 1)Dental Anatomy (DA): This is the introductory subject to dentistry where you study the morphological and  physiological aspects of tooth development,structure of tooth and surrounding structures,reffered as periodontium(Perio means around,odent means tooth). In DA lab,u will learn wax carving .It will help you to understand tooth morphology by gothrough each part of the tooth. Instrument used for carving is lecron carver. DA theory exam under KUHS : 70 marks 2)Human Anatomy Here you will learn about human body .We mainly focus on head & neck region.Dissection lab is an experience.If you experience share with us. In Human Anatomy,there are 2 labs.Histology and dissection. Human Anatomy theory exam under KUHS : 70 marks 3) Physiology and Biochemistry In BDS these 2 subjects combined in first year.Don't worry.U will have separate lab sessions 😅 In Physiology lab you will start with blood t

What is BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) Do you know the basics?

It is the course that help you to be a dentist,who concerns with healthy  maintainance of head and face ; particularly Oral Cavity/mouth. Full form of BDS :  Bachelor of Dental Surgery. Duration   It may vary according to different universities. According to Kerala University of health and science (KUHS) ,this course consist of 4 and half year study + 1 year internship. Course structure :   This course divided into 4 and half years. You will have total 5 set of exams during this course. Exam conduct annually on first 3 years. Final year,which have a duration of 1 year and 6 months divided into two Part A/Part 1 : Consist of one year after which you have exams & Part B/Part 2 : Consist of 6 months after which exams will conducted. If you are studying BDS in other university share your course details with us ! If you are ready to be a dental doctor you are in the right place ! choose this course and goahead. We can learn about different subjects on each year on next post.

BDS Course consist of ?

  We can divide the course broadly into two a)Preclinical b)Clinical Preclinical period : First 2 years of BDS reffered as preclinical. Why because,this is the period before you entering clinic. You will learn wax carving,Plaster working,Conservative preparations,Orthodontic wire bending along with usual medical subject practicals like Anatomy - histology & dissection ,Biochemistry,Physiology(during 1st year) , Microbiology,Pharmacology,Patholog(During 2nd year). Clinical Period : Clinical posting in dental college under KUHS starting in 3rd year. There are 9 departments in dentistry.They are  Oral Pathology Oral Medicine and Radiology Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthoaedics Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Public Health Dentistry Paediatric and Preventive Dentistry Periodontics Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics Students in each batch divided into posting groups and get posted in these departments Duration of posting on each department ma