Dentistry

Dentistry is an important branch of the medicine. It involves the inspection and treatment of teeth, gums and other parts of the oral cavity. As the concepts of oral hygiene and other health implications are catching up pace, this branch is surfacing up day in, day out. Doctors who practice dentistry are known as dentist. This branch is perceived only focused on teeth related diagnosis and diseases and ailments. A Dentist is a medical practitioner specialized in curing the dental problems in human beings. Dentists help in preventing and treating diseases related to the oral cavity, including the floor of the oral cavity, the ‘roof’ of the mouth, teeth, gums, tongue etc.

Key to Success

To be successful as a dentist you should have/ develop:

A basic compassion for people
A methodical and scientific approach
Ability to establish good relationships with people of all age
Ability to infuse confidence in nervous patients, especially children
He must have an artist’s aesthetic vision

Scope and Opportunities

Enormous opportunities are available for dentists in hospitals, nursing homes, dental clinics and health departments.
You can also work as teacher in any of the dental colleges spread across the country.
You can also work in research and advisory departments of pharmaceuticals.
You can get the job in companies producing oral care products like mouth wash, toothpaste and gum care products.
Self-employment is also a promising avenue. With experience, you can start your own individual clinic, but it needs a large investment.

Lifestyle & Social Status

Personal satisfaction of being a part of medical community, which helps people to uphold their health and appearance.

Job Profile

Examine and Diagnose patients’ dental condition by using dental instruments
Maintain the patients’ dental records
Carries out clinical treatments like restore affected teeth, remove decay from teeth, extract teeth, root canal, treat gums etc.
Study and research on oral diseases

Skill Sets

Strong Interpersonal Skills
Communicative skills
Management Skills

Work Value

Responsibility
Flexible
Independent
Learning throughout their career
Patience

Current Job Scenario

In government hospitals, a newly trained dentist could begin around Rs 15,000 a month (including allowances), while in private hospitals it could be slightly less
Dentist with good experience or well established can earn around Rs 30,000 to Rs 1, 00,000 or even more per month

Top Recruiters

You have to establish your own practice. Army and dental colleges are the only recruiters.

Course Synopsis


Course Options	BDS
Academic Eligibility	10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology with at least 50% of marks is must to be eligible for this program.
Fees	Rs. 2 Lakhs to Rs. 3 Lakhs
Expenditure in Metro and Tier-1	Rs. 2lakhs to Rs. 2.5lakhs
Expenditure in Tier-2	Rs. 1.75lakhs to Rs. 2lakhs
Duration	4 Years
Mode	Regular
Approved	MCI
Affiliation	Respective Universities

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