The document outlines the syllabus and curriculum for the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree at The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University. It includes 20 subjects to be covered over 4 years of study, with the goal of producing dentists capable of general dental practice and community oral healthcare. Competencies include diagnosis, treatment planning, minor oral surgery, radiography, periodontal therapy and more. Teaching methods incorporate lectures, small group learning, dissection, microscopy and audiovisual aids.