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Saveetha Dental College Fellowship FAQs
Ques. Is the SDCH Fellowship in Dental Surgery recognised by the Dental Council of India for specialist designation?
Ans. The FDS programmes at SDCH are postgraduate certificates under SIMATS, a UGC-recognised deemed university, not DCI-approved specialist degrees like MDS. BDS graduates retain their existing DCI registration for independent practice. The fellowship adds clinical depth in a chosen specialisation and is valued by private dental chains for specialist roles, but does not confer a formal DCI specialist title.
Ques. How does the SDCH FDS Implantology programme compare with short-term private implant courses in India?
Ans. The FDS Implantology at SDCH involves placing 30 dental implants over 12 months at a hospital-based programme, with materials worth INR 3,00,000 included in the INR 8.50 Lakhs fee. Private short-term courses run 2 to 5 days and charge for components separately, offering far fewer live cases. SDCH provides continuous exposure through the department outpatient practice at Saveetha Dental Hospital.
Ques. Can a candidate enrol in two SDCH fellowship programmes back to back, and is there a fee discount?
Ans. SDCH does not restrict sequential enrolment since admissions are rolling year-round. A candidate can apply for a second fellowship after completing the first. No combined-programme discount is published on the official website. Fees apply independently for each programme. Contact the admissions office at admissions.simats@saveetha.com to confirm current enrolment policies before applying.
Ques. What documents does an internationally-trained BDS graduate need to apply for the SDCH fellowship?
Ans. Internationally-trained BDS graduates must first obtain DCI registration or a screening test clearance before enrolling. Documents typically include the original BDS degree and mark sheets, a DCI equivalence certificate, and passport. The SIMATS admissions team at admissions.simats@saveetha.com can provide the complete document checklist for NRI and foreign national applicants.
Ques. What is the patient case volume for a fellowship candidate at Saveetha Dental Hospital?
Ans. Saveetha Dental Hospital is a large multi-speciality teaching hospital in Chennai with high outpatient footfall. Fellowship participants rotate through their chosen department accessing diverse cases over the one-year programme. This differs from short workshop courses, where exposure is limited to scheduled sessions rather than continuous daily clinical work integrated into the department.
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