Assistant Professor
Qualification - BDS, MDS (Oral Medicine and Radiology)
Subject Expertise - Oral diseases, Tobacco control, Oral cancer, Forensic odontology, radiation protection, link between oral diseases and systemic health
almas.binnal@manipal.edu
Assistant Professor, Department of Paedodontics & Preventive Dentistry
Qualification - BDS, MDS (Paedodontics and Preventive Dentistry)
Subject Expertise - PULP THERAPY, SPACE MANAGEMENT
Professor and Head
Qualification - MDS (Paedodontics and Preventive Dentistry), PGDHHM
Subject Expertise - Preventive dentistry, Paediatric Endodontics
Academic Experience - 18 Years
Associate Professor, Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Qualification - BDS, MDS (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery), Diploma of Membership of Faculty of Dental Surgery
Subject Expertise - Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthognathic surgery, Traumatology, Surgical Techniques
Academic Experience - 8 Years
Associate Dean, Professor and Head, Department of Periodontology
Qualification - BDS, MDS (Periodontology)
Subject Expertise - Peridoontal Regeneration, Dental Implants
Academic Experience - 18 Years
Professor and Head, Department of Public Health Dentistry
Qualification - MDS (Public Health Dentistry)
Subject Expertise - Epidemiology, Behavioural Sciences, Tobacco and Oral Health, Research Methodology
Academic Experience - 20 Years
Lecturer, Department of Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge
Qualification - BDS
Subject Expertise - Implantology
Lecturer, Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology
Qualification - BDS
Subject Expertise - Oral cancer
Associate Professor, Department of Oral Pathology & Microbiology
Qualification - BDS, MDS (Oral Pathology, Oral Microbiology and Forensic Odontology), Certified in Biostatistics and Research Methodology
Subject Expertise - Odontogenic Cysts and Tumours, Image Analysis, Biostatistics
Academic Experience - 8 Years
Professor and Head
Qualification - MDS (Orthodontics)
Subject Expertise - Fixed Orthodontics, Lingual Orthodontics, and Temporary Anchorage Devices, Periodontally Accelerated Osteogenic Orthodontics, Perio-Ortho Interrelationships, Combined Orthodontic And Orthognathic Treatment.
Academic Experience - 11 Years
siddarth.shetty@manipal.edu
Manipal College of Dental Sciences (MCODS), Mangalore has been ranked at number 6 for Dental by NIRF in 2019 and offers three popular courses in BDS, MDS, and PG Diploma. MCODS, Manipal on the other hand has been ranked at number 5 for Dental by NIRF in 2020 and offers popular programs in BDS and MDS.
While both the institutions offer a great program in Dental sciences, let us take a look at some of the main features that set them apart:
Admissions:
Admission to both institutions is done on the basis of rank secured in NEET UG/ NEET MDS.
One must have secured 50% marks in 12th with PCB and English as a compulsory subject.
The total seats available for BDS at both campuses are 100.
The fee structure at both campuses is also the same i.e. 26.40 Lakhs.
Campus:
MCODS Mangalore:
The University is known to have some of the best facilities in terms of classrooms, teaching labs to a spacious and well-stocked library with all important resources and e-books.
It has a CAD-CAM, digital X-Ray machine, and CBCTC scan to provide students with the best technological facilities available in the country.
The hostel and mess facilities are good too, with a separate block for students from all departments.
MCODS Manipal:
It has high-speed internet access all across the campus and offers an outdoor sports complex and gymnasium.
Students also have separate study rooms in the hostel as well as on-campus.
Faculty:
MCODS Mangalore: The University oversees some great and intellectual faculty members, some of who have also been part of the dental council of India. They are academic professionals with years of experience in dentistry.
MCODS Manipal: The faculty at MCODS Manipal are known for being extremely professional and helpful to students and are available to solve any doubts or queries that they might have.
Placements:
The number of companies that visit dental institutions is low but students graduating from these colleges have a higher chance of getting admissions in a reputed university for their masters.
Particulars |
MCODS Mangalore |
MCODS Manipal |
Average median salary |
2.6 LPA |
5 LPA |
Average stipend received |
15,000 to 60,000 |
20,000 to 50,000 |
While both the institutions are great for BDS, students can make a more informed choice based on the given factors above.