in india, training in dentistry is through a 5-year bds (bachelor of dental surgery) course, which includes 4 years study and 1 year compulsory internship. as of 2010, there were a total of 291 colleges (39 run by the government and 252 in the private sector) offering dental education. this amounts to an annual intake of 23,690 graduates. dental education in india is regulated by the dental council of india.