ISLAMABAD: (News Desk) – The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has withdrawn its five-year Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) programme and initiated a comprehensive review of the curriculum and academic structure, 24NewsHD TV channel reported on Saturday.
According to details, the council will also review the framework for house jobs and internships under the BDS programme.
The final decision regarding the duration and structure of the dental education programme will be taken after completion of the detailed review.
PMDC said the revised details of the BDS programme would be issued after the review process is completed. The council has already informed recognised medical and dental colleges about the development.
Earlier, on September 15, 2026, PMDC officials told the Senate Standing Committee on Health that the BDS programme would remain four years.
The committee was informed that PMDC had withdrawn its earlier notification concerning the duration of dental education.
The Senate committee subsequently directed PMDC to formally issue a notification confirming the four-year duration of the BDS programme.
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