Future of BDS in India

What is the future of BDS course in India?

Dentists can make a great career in dental departments in hospitals, nursing homes, dental clinics and health departments as well as teaching departments in dental colleges.

You can find yourself in much better place after doing Post graduate or specialty courses like:

MDS (Masters of Dental Surgery)
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Dentistry

After BDS you can either directly start working or prepare for PG Entrance Examination. There are about 450 PG seats in India contested by thousands of candidates each year. MDS (Masters of Dental Surgery) is a 3 yrs. course, which obviously improves your carrier prospects manifolds.

There are various branches of dentistry in developed nations. The prominent ones are - Orthodontics, Periodontics, Pedodontics, Prosthodontics, Endodontics, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Cosmetic & Esthetic Dentistry, Oral Pathology, Forensic Dentistry, Oral Medicine, Crown & Bridge Dentistry, Preventive Dentistry, Operative Dentistry, Implant Dentistry, Community Dentistry.

Job Opportunities in India:

Set up a private clinic.
Work in a government hospital or a private institution.
Work as a lecturer in any reputed dental college.
Start a dental lab.
Work in the research and advisory departments of a pharmaceutical or any other company producing oral care products and medicines like toothpastes, mouth washes, gum paints etc.
Solve great mysteries by entering the realm of forensic dentistry.
Work as dental consultant to models, film actors, artists and prominent figures etc.
Carry out research on subjects like Oral cancer.
Can go abroad

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The scope of BDS course is very high nowadays in terms of both job opportunities a well as higher education.
After this course, candidate can either start working or prepare for the PG entrance exams.

Some of the postgraduate courses that are available for desired students include:

MDS (Masters of Dental Surgery)
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Dentistry

Specialization in post graduation (MDS)

Community Dentistry
Operative Dentistry and Endodontics
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Oral Medicine
Orthodontics
Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry
Periodontics
Prosthodontics

Other Certification Courses after BDS

Certificate Course in Dental Hygienist
Certificate Course in Dental Mechanic
Certificate Course in Endodontics
Certificate Course in Orthodontics
Courses in Cosmetic Dermatology and Cosmetology
Diploma in Dental Assistance

Career Opportunities after BDS

There are numerous career opportunities for BDS holders. Both firms of the private as well as public sectors take in dentists of good qualification.

A variety of entrance tests are being carried out in these sectors for the recruitment of candidates.

It is possible for students to join with hospitals, public health centers, community health centres and with educational institutions.

Graduates of dentistry can also get jobs with the defense services.

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