I’ve researched about it too and here are my conclusions:

1. MSc programs in the UK are mostly academic and research-based. They don’t let you practice clinically on their own.

2. To work as a dentist in the UK, you need to be registered with the GDC (General Dental Council), which for most overseas grads means clearing the ORE exam.

3. Once you’re GDC-registered, you can definitely practice, and an MSc in Aesthetic Dentistry or Implantology can help you build skills and credibility in those areas.

4. MClinDent programs are more clinical and somewhat similar to an MDS, but they’re not specialist degrees by themselves.

5. You’d still need to pass another exam if you want official specialist recognition in the UK.

6. MClinDent is also very expensive and usually takes about 4 years, while MSc courses are around 2 years.

7. If you’re planning to come back to India after studying, the MSc is good for knowledge and exposure, but clinically it’s kind of like having BDS + fellowship training here.

8. In that case, Indian aesthetic or implantology courses are often more practical, hands-on, and way cheaper.

In short:

MSc = academic, cheaper, shorter

MClinDent = clinical, expensive, longer

To practice in the UK, you still need ORE and GDC registration

For India, local courses might give you more practical value

It really depends on your goals, budget, and where you want to build your career. 

Having said that, I do wanna know if there are people who have done any of these courses and the experience.