The science concerned with diagnosing, preventing, and treating diseases of the teeth, gums, and related mouth structures, including repair or replacement of defective teeth. The field of medicine concerned with the study, diagnosis, and treatment of conditions of the teeth and oral cavity. A dentist, also known as a 'dental surgeon', is a health care practitioner specialising in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases and conditions of the oral cavity—the dentist's supporting team aides in providing oral health services. The dental team includes dental assistants, dental hygienists, dental technicians, and in some states, dental therapists.
| Course | Eligibility | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Dental Surgery/Science(B.D.S) | Class 10+2 Science (PCB) + Entrance Exam | 4 years |
| Master of Medical Science | Class 10+2 +B.D.S./M.B.B.S. | 3 years |
| M.D.S(Master of Dental Surgery) | class 10+2+B.D.S./M.B.B.S. | 3 years |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Dentistry | B.D.S | 2 years |
NEET
AIIMS
Depending on the type of institute/quota, fees can range from INR Sixty Thousand to One lakh per year for Government College; & for Self-Financed College’s ranges from INR Ten Lakhs to Fifteen lakhs, both of the above are excluding lodging/boarding expenses.
Patience
Ability to stand for long hours
concentration
Accuracy
communication skills
Good interpersonal skills
Rising dental problem is leading to high demand for dentists in the country. Following are the various job profiles offered to graduates and post graduates in Dentistry:
Government Hospital Practitioner:A graduate in Dentistry can practice in government hospitals.
Private Hospital Practitioner: After Dentistry, a Dentist can also start practicing in a Private hospitals as well.
Private Practitioner:A Dentist can also start a clinic independently as a private practitioner.
research & Advisory:As a dentist you can seek work in the research and advisory departmerts of pharmaceuticals.
Teaching: Teaching is another option; one can opt for teaching in dental college spread across India
For better career prospects graduate in Dentistry go for Post-Graduation specialization in following discipline:
Orthodontics:Specializes in diagnosis, prevention, interception and treatment of malocclusions, or "bad bites," of the teeth.
Operative Dentistry & Endodontics : Specialist may perform simple to difficult root canal treatments or other types of surgical root procedures.
Oral Medicines:Provides care for the medically complex patient through the integration of medicine and oral health care.
Oral Pathology :Studies the causes of diseases that alter or affect the oral structures (teeth, lips, cheeks and jaws) as well as parts of the face and neck.
Prosthodontics: Specializes in the repair of natural teeth and/or the replacement of missing teeth.
Periodontics:Specializes in diagnosing, treating and preventing diseases of soft tissues in the mouth (the gums).
Dental Public Health Clinics :Dental health through organized community efforts serve to educate the public through group dental care with the goal of preventing and controlling dental diseases on a community-wide basis.
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery: Treat accident victims who suffer facial injuries and offer reconstructive and dental implant surgery.
Dental Surgery
Dental Surgery
Public Health Dentistry
Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge
Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics
Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
Oral Implantology
Public Health
Pediatrics and Preventive Dentistry
B.J.Medical College, Ahmedabad(http://www.bjmcabd.edu.in)
K.M. Shah Dental College, Vaghodia ,Baroda (www.sumandeepuniversity.co.in)
Dharmsinh Desai University, Nadiad (www.ddu.ac.in)
Government Dental College, Jamnagar(www.gdchjamnagar.org)
Manubhai Patel Dental College, Baroda(http://www.mpdentalcollege.edu.in)
Bharati Vidyapeeth Dental College & Hospital, Pune (www.dchpune.bharatividyapeeth.edu)
D.Y.Patil Dental College, Navi Mumbai (www.dental.dpu.edu.in)
Mahatma Gandhi Mission Dental College, Navi Mumbai (www.mgmmumbai.ac.in)
M.A. Rangoonwala College of Dental Sciences & Research Centre, Pune (www.mardentalcollege.org)
Government Dental college, Mumbai (www.gdcmumbai.org)
All India Institute of Medical Sciences,Delhi (www.aiims.edu)
Christian Medical College, Vellore (www.cmch-vellore.edu)
Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Science, Delhi (www.maids.ac.in)
S.D.M. College of Medical Sciences, Dharwad(www.sdmcds.edu)
Manav Rachna Dental College, Faridabad (www.mrdc.ac.in)
M.S. Ramaiah College Dental College, Banglore(www.msrdc.ac.in)
The Oxford Dental College & Hospital, Bangalore (http://www.theoxford.edu/dental)
A qualified Dentist can get employment opportunities in following areas:
Dental departments of Government or private hospitals
Dental clinics and health departments
Teaching departments in dental colleges
Researcher or adviser in a pharmaceutical or a dental care company
Armed forces(Hospital)
State services(Hospital)
Indian Railways(Hospital)
Note:
All the students, teachers and guardians should note that the above mentioned websites and information on various colleges / universities may change under the rules and regulations of the education department.
