Spread over three years, the master’s course aims not only to guide the student in the methodology of research, but at the same time orient him to the current state of knowledge in the specialty with its lacunae. The care of patients is an equally important goal and the post graduate student is given ample clinical exposure to hone his skills.

Laboratory work is also an area of emphasis, especially with respect to ceramics. Besides these, the academic schedule is designed to include seminars, journal club presentations, case presentations and a dissertation. All the residents are required to update themselves through continuing education programmes and through an active participation at national conferences and conventions.

A post graduate student is also entrusted with the responsibility of supervising both the pre-clinical and clinical divisions of the under graduate students. A formal evaluation system ensues at the end of the three year session and includes theoretical as well as clinical examinations.