BDS Program
The Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) is a comprehensive undergraduate professional degree designed to prepare students for a successful career in dentistry. The program provides a strong foundation in medical sciences, oral health sciences, and clinical dentistry, enabling students to diagnose, prevent, and treat diseases affecting the oral and maxillofacial region with confidence and competence.
The curriculum combines classroom learning, pre-clinical laboratory training, and extensive clinical exposure, allowing students to develop excellent diagnostic, clinical, and patient management skills under the guidance of experienced faculty members.
Programme Duration
4½ Years of Academic Study + 1 Year Compulsory Rotating Internship
During the internship, students receive comprehensive hands-on training in all major dental specialties, ensuring they are fully prepared for independent clinical practice and higher studies.
Affiliation & Recognition
Affiliation & Recognition
- Affiliated with Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS)
- Recognized by the National Dental Commission (NDC)
- Curriculum designed in accordance with KUHS and NDC regulations
Why Study at SAIDS?
- Ragging-free, safe and student-friendly campus
- One of the few dental colleges attached to a Medical College and Hospital
- Highly qualified faculty with academic and clinical expertise
- Structured one-to-one mentoring system for every student
- State-of-the-art pre-clinical laboratories and simulation facilities
- Well-equipped dental clinics with modern diagnostic and treatment equipment
- Extensive clinical exposure through comprehensive patient care
- Spacious library with an extensive collection of books, journals, and digital resources
- ICT-enabled smart classrooms for interactive learning
- Community outreach programs and dental health camps promoting social responsibility
- Value-added certificate courses, workshops, seminars, and Continuing Dental Education (CDE) programs
- Excellent opportunities for research, innovation, sports, and extracurricular activities
Ready to Begin Your Dental Career?
Explore admission requirements, eligibility criteria, and application details for the BDS programme at SAIDS.