Career Option in Dental

Dentistry is the art and science of diagnosing, preventing and treating problems of the teeth and the adjacent soft and hard tissues, to enhance esthetics and function.

With repeated use and abuse of the teeth, it is common to have dental problems like decay, cavities and fracture due to accidents. By nature, some have misshapen teeth or misaligned teeth.

Dentists clean the teeth, fill cavities, examine x-rays, place protective plastic sealants on children’s teeth, straighten teeth, and repair fractured teeth. They also perform corrective surgery on gums and supporting bones to treat gum diseases. Dentists extract teeth and make models and measurements for dentures to replace missing teeth. They advice on diet, brushing, flossing, the use of fluoride toothpastes, and other oral hygiene related topics.

To become a professional in Dental Science, one should have a graduate degree (B.D.S/M.D.S.) in Dental Science or its related fields. The degree and postgraduate degree courses are offered by the private and government colleges in India.

+2 (Higher Secondary students) with Biology group as major can choose Bachelor’s Degree in Dental Science.

The course duration for the various programs is as follows:

• B.D.S (Bachelor’s Degree in Dental surgery) is 4+1 years.
• M.D.S (Masters in Dental surgery) is 2 years.

Most dental schools abroad award the degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS).  The rest award an equivalent degree, Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD).

The Total expense for doing Bachelor’s Degree in Dental Science and its related fields are as follows

• B.D.S - Rs.60, 000/ per year - (4+1 Years)
• M.D.S - Rs.75, 000/ per year - (2 Years)

Bank loans and private loans can be easily arranged by directly contacting the banks through the college administration.

A dentist should also develop qualities like
Deep knowledge of the field,

• Good diagnosing ability
• Self-confidence
• Responsibility
• Caring nature
• Good communication and
• Counseling skills

After successful completion of the Bachelor degree, the options for higher education are plenty. A person with the above degree can opt for higher education in the following fields.

• M.D.S( Masters in Dental Science)
• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
• Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)

Almost all the universities and institutes involving Medicine offer Bachelors degree in Dentistry.

For further details on courses please visit www.StudyGuideIndia.com

Fresh graduates/post graduates of Dental Science are generally employed in
hospitals/clinics (both private and Govt.) as

• Junior doctors (Or) Junior surgeons (Or) Junior Residents
• In primary health centers and community health centers.
• charitable institutions
• research institutes as researchers
• Training institutes as teachers, Lecturers & professors.
• Rural health service
• Private dental practitioners

The salary can be from Rs.10, 000 to Rs.23, 000 for fresh graduates and increases with experience and knowledge.

The American Society of Dentist Anesthesiologists (ASDA) comprises a group of dentists who have completed a minimum of two years of full-time postdoctoral training in anesthesiology.

Web site link:   http://www.asdahq.org