BDS Syllabus and Subjects

The BDS syllabus imparts practical and theoretical into General Human Physiology and Biochemistry, Nutrition, and Dietetics, General and Dental Pharmacology. The BDS subjects are divided into two categories: core & elective subjects consisting of several topics such as Therapeutic, Preclinical Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge, Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics, etc.

BDS syllabus is well-structured and provides industry-oriented learning that enhances the BDS Job Scope to expand in both the private and government sectors in various profiles including researchers, dental surgeons, dentists, lecturers, etc. 

Table of Contents

• Semester Wise Bachelor of Dental Science Syllabus
  • BDS First Year Syllabus
  • BDS Second-Year Syllabus
  • BDS Third-Year Syllabus
  • BDS Fourth Year Syllabus
• BDS Subjects

Semester Wise Bachelor of Dental Science Syllabus

The BDS syllabus provides an in-depth understanding of the various core functionalities associated with dentistry, dental health, and dental surgery. The subjects in the BDS syllabus can differ depending on the academic structure of different colleges. However, A general curriculum representing the BDS subjects year-wise is given below that is bifurcated into 8 semesters:

BDS First Year Syllabus

BDS 1st year syllabus mainly covers the foundational aspects of dentistry and dental health. The table below contains the BDS 1st Year subjects:

Semester I	Semester II
General Human Anatomy including Embryology and Histology	Dental Materials
General Human Physiology and Biochemistry, Nutrition, and Dietetics	Preclinical Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridge
Dental Anatomy, embryology, and Oral Histology	-

Practical Topics in the BDS 1st-Year Subjects

There are several labwork available in the 1st year BDS subjects. Some of the practical topics in the BDS first-year subjects are given below:

• Enumeration of red & white blood Cells
• Recording of blood pressure
• Microscopic study of tooth germ, enamel, dentin, pulp, cementum, periodontal ligament
• Demonstration of Staining Techniques

BDS Second-Year Syllabus

The table below contains the BDS 2nd-year subjects:

Semester III	Semester IV
General Pathology and Microbiology	Preclinical Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge
General and Dental Pharmacology and Therapeutics	Oral Pathology & Oral Microbiology
Preclinical Conservative Dentistry	-

Practical Topics in the BDS 1st-Year Subjects

The practical topics in the BDS 2nd-year subjects are given below:

• Pharmacotherapeutics
• Drug-induced Clinical Conditions
• Preparation of temporary and permanent denture bases
• Processing of complete dentures

BDS Third-Year Syllabus

The table below contains the BDS subjects from the third year:

Semester V	Semester VI
General Medicine	Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery
General Surgery	Oral Medicine And Radiology
Oral Pathology & Microbiology	Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics
Conservative Dentistry And Endodontics	Pediatric & Preventive Dentistry

Practical Topics in the 3rd year BDS Subjects

Some of the practical topics in the 3rd year BDS syllabus are given below:

• Preparation and study of ground sections of carious teeth
• Management of orofacial pathologies
• Examination of the orofacial region
• Interpretation of Intra-oral radiographs

BDS Fourth Year Syllabus

The table below contains the BDS subjects from the fourth year:

Semester VII	Semester VIII
Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics	Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Oral Medicine and Radiology	Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge
Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry	Conservative Dentistry And Endodontics
Periodontology	Conservative Dentistry And Endodontics

Practical Topics in the 4th year BDS Subjects

Some of the practical topics in the 4th year BDS syllabus are given below:

• Methods of using various scaling and surgical instruments
• Follow-up procedures, post-operative care, and supervision
• Applications of Soft tissue Lasers and Electrocautery
• Demonstration to the patients about different oral hygiene aids

BDS Subjects

BDS subjects include Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Conservative Dentistry And Endodontics, Preclinical Conservative Dentistry, General Human Anatomy, and much more.  Some of the subjects in BDS are listed below: 

Core BDS Subjects

The BDS subjects are categorized into core and electives on behalf of the student's interests and the rules proposed by the university. The core subjects in BDS are listed below:

• General Pathology
• Microbiology
• General and Dental Pharmacology
• Dental Therapeutics
• Preclinical Conservative Dentistry
• Oral Pathology
• Oral Microbiology

BDS Subjects in Detail

The subjects in BDS are diverse and include several concepts Prosthodontics, Pedodontics, Conservative Dentistry, and Endodontics. Some of the subjects in BDS are given below: 

BDS Subjects	Topics Covered
Biochemistry	Chemistry Of Biogenic Molecules, Enzymes & Metabolic Regulation, Vitamins, Minerals, Digestion & Metabolism Of Macronutrients
Dental Anatomy, Embryology, And Oral Histology	Tooth Morphology, Chronology Of Deciduous And Permanent Teeth, Morphology Of Permanent Teeth, Occlusion, Tempero Mandibular Joint
General Pathology	Cell Injury, Wound Healing, Infections & Infestations, General Aspects Of Neoplasia, Nutritional Disorders
Microbiology	Immunology, Systematic Bacteriology, Virology, Mycology, Parasitology
General Pharmacology	Central Nervous System, Autonomic Nervous System, Cardiovascular Drugs, Autocoids, Drugs Acting On Blood
General Surgery	Principles Of Operative Surgery, Inflammation, Shock And Haemorrhage, Tumours, Ulcers, Cysts, Gangrene, Sinus, And Fistulae, Diseases Of Lymphatic System

Elective BDS Subjects

The BDS syllabus consists of various core and elective subjects essential to the course curriculum to improve students' knowledge. The elective subjects in BDS are listed below:

• Public Health Dentistry
• Conservative Dentistry And Endodontics
• Periodontology
• Pediatric & Preventive Dentistry
• Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics

BDS Rotatory Internship

Students have to do a compulsory rotatory internship in hospitals in different departments to gain practical knowledge and hands-on experience in dealing with patients and their issues. Following given is the period that students need to spend in each unit:

Department	Period of Posting
Prosthodontics	1 and a half Months
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery	1 and a half Months
Oral Medicine & Radiology	1 Month
Periodontics	1 Month
Conservative Dentist	1 Month
Pedodontics	1 Month
Oral Pathology & Microbiology	15 days
Orthodontics	1 Month
Community Dentist/Rural Service	3 Months
Elective	15 days
Total	12 months

Bachelor of Dental Science Course Structure

The BDS course syllabus comprises four parts: foundation, core, electives, and projects. The course curriculum consists of General Pathology, Microbiology, General and Dental Pharmacology, Preclinical Conservative Dentistry, General Human Anatomy, etc. Some of the BDS course details are as follows:

• Seminars
• Internship
• Project Submission
• Viva

Bachelor of Dental Science Teaching Methodology and Techniques

The Bachelor of Dental Science degree course includes various teaching methods and techniques necessary for the students to seek better knowledge about the course that provides hands-on experience. Some of the various teaching methodologies and techniques adopted in the course curriculum are given below:

• Group Projects
• Case Methodology
• Workshop
• Lectures
• Live Demonstrations

Bachelor of Dental Science Projects

Students pursuing the Bachelor of Dental Science course can take up various project topics such as Regenerative endodontics, tooth enamel regeneration, Forensic dentistry, etc. Some of the popular projects Topics under the BDS syllabus are given below:

• Dental Anxiety, Smoking, and Alcohol Use in Dental Patients
• Implementation of Dental Coverage
• To determine the effect of tumor microenvironment stiffness on osteosarcoma growth.
• To investigate the physiological or behavioral contributions to dental pain perception in dental patients.
• To understand how dentists feel about educating their patients.

Bachelor of Dental Science Reference Books

Reference books help the graduates understand the course structure and subjects. In addition, the reference books help the graduates and provide them with additional knowledge and skills. Some of the renowned BDS books are given below:

Books	Authors
Wheeler's Dental Anatomy, Physiology, and Occlusion	Stanley Nelson
Phillips' Science of Dental Materials	Kenneth J. Anusavice
Davidson's Principles and Practice of Medicine	Stanley Davidson
Manual of Oral Histology and Oral Pathology	Maji Jose

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