Patient-centered, ethically grounded education.
The BDS programme at SMIDS integrates rigorous academic coursework, hands-on clinical practice and community service. Our curriculum fosters excellence in patient-centered care, instills ethical practices and promotes a scientific approach to oral healthcare.
Duration
4 yrs + 1 yr internship
Eligibility
10+2 with PCB
Annual Intake
50 students
Affiliation
TN Dr. M.G.R. Medical University
Certification
Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)
Curriculum
Theory, practice & real patients.
Years 1–2
Pre-Clinical Subjects
- General Human Anatomy, Embryology And Histology
- General Human Physiology And Biochemistry
- Dental Anatomy, Embryology And Oral Histology
- General Pharmacology
- General Pathology And Microbiology
- Dental Materials
- Preclinical Conservative Dentistry
- Preclinical Prosthodontics
Years 3–4
Clinical & Non-Clinical
- Oral Pathology & Microbiology
- General Medicine & General Surgery
- Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge
- Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics
- Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
- Periodontology
- Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry
- Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics
- Oral Medicine & Radiology
- Public Health Dentistry
Fifth Year
Compulsory Rotatory Internship
A compulsory one-year internship rotating through clinical departments — treating patients under faculty guidance and applying theory to practice.
Electives & Skills Labs
Workshops, simulation labs, communication training and professional ethics — central to effective dental practice.
Outreach
Dental camps that build empathy.
Regular dental outreach programmes and community camps give students valuable exposure to real-life patient care, especially in underserved areas — fostering social responsibility alongside clinical skill.
Career Opportunities
Where SMIDS graduates go next.
General Dental Practice
Private practice offering a wide range of treatments and preventive care.
Specialization (MDS)
Postgraduate study in Orthodontics, Prosthodontics, Endodontics, Oral Surgery and more.
Academic & Teaching
Join academic institutions as educators shaping the next generation of dentists.
Hospital Dentistry
Assist patients with oral & maxillofacial issues alongside other medical departments.
Public Health & Community
Preventive care, public education and healthcare policy work.
Research & Clinical Trials
Research institutions and pharmaceutical companies advancing dental science.
Government & Armed Forces
Public-sector positions in government hospitals and the armed forces.
About the Department of Dentistry.
Equipped with cutting-edge facilities and staffed by highly experienced professors, the department spans every major discipline within dentistry — each supported by specialised laboratories and clinical spaces. Modern dental chairs, fully stocked simulation labs and advanced diagnostic equipment let students learn with the latest technologies in dental science.
At SMIDS, the BDS programme is committed to creating healthcare professionals who not only excel clinically but also uphold the highest standards of integrity, professionalism and empathy.