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Dentistry

Dentists treat problems of the mouth, teeth and gums, helping people keep their health and their smile. It needs Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology and NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) for a BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery), and leads to work in hospitals, dental clinics, teaching, research or a practice of one's own.

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INTRODUCTION

Dentistry is changing rapidly, creating many opportunities and challenges. Dentistry, a lucrative profession, is concerned with all health problems afflicting the mouth, teeth, gums and other hard and soft tissues of the oral cavity. It is accepted as a professional field which includes dental care and correction. Dentists help people maintain their health and appearance.
To practice as a dentist one must need at least a Bachelor's degree in Dental Science (BDS). There is no specialisation at the bachelor level. If you want your career to grow, then you will have to be a specialist with a Masters (MDS) degree.
Dentists or dental surgeons provide surgical, medical and other forms of treatment for oral and dental disorders and diseases by examining teeth and mouth of the patients.

SKILL SET

  • Commitment and Self-confidence
  • Artist's aesthetic sense
  • Hard working
  • Power of concentration
  • Manual dexterity and accuracy
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Good communication skills
  • Research and analytical skills

SPECIALIZATION AREAS

  • Orthodontics
  • Periodontics
  • Operative Dentistry or Endodontic
  • Prosthodontics
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Paediatric Dentistry
  • Oral Pathology

ELIGIBILITY

10+2 with PCB

SELECTION PROCESS

NATIONAL ELIGIBILITY CUM ENTRANCE TEST (UG) 2020 (NEET (UG) ) will be conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to MBBS/BDS Courses and other undergraduate medical courses in approved/recognized Medical/Dental & other Colleges/ Institutes in India.

  • The Entrance Test shall consist of one paper
  • Indian Nationals of 17 years of age on December 31st of the Year of admission.
  • Age should be below 25 Years.
  • Candidates can opt for Question Paper in either of the following languages –
  • HINDI /ENGLISH/ GUJARATI /MARATHI /ORIYA/ BENGALI /ASSAMESE /TELUGU /TAMIL/ KANNADA
  • The number of attempts shall be limited to 3 (three)

* To be eligible for practice, one must ensure that the course chosen is approved by the Dental Council of INDIA

COURSES & EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)

  • 10+2 with physics, chemistry, biology
  • Five Year course (4 years academic education + 1 year mandatory internship)

Master of Dental Surgery (MDS)

  • Three Year course

TOP COLLEGES

Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)

Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Science, New Delhi

  • Duration: 5 Year (including one year of Internship)
  • Eligibility: 10+2 with PCB
  • Selection: NEET

Jamia Millia Islamia: Faculty of Dentistry, New Delhi

  • Duration: 5 Year
  • Eligibility: 10+2 with PCB
  • Selection: NEET

King Georges Medical University, Lucknow

  • Duration: 5 Year
  • Eligibility: 10+2 with PCB
  • Selection: NEET

Sri Sukhmani Dental College and Hospital, Mohali

  • Duration: 5 Year
  • Eligibility: PCB/Biotechnology & English compulsory in 10+2 with min. 50% of marks
  • Selection Process: NEET

Government Dental College, Shimla

  • Duration: 5 Year
  • Eligibility: PCB 10+2 with min. 50% of marks
  • Selection Process: NEET

Government Dental College, Rohtak

  • Duration: 5 Year
  • Eligibility: PCB 10+2 with min. 50% of marks
  • Selection Process: NEET

The Christian Medical College, Ludhiana

  • Duration: 5 Year
  • Eligibility: PCB in 12th Class
  • Selection Process: NEET
  • MNDAV Dental College and Hospital, Solan
  • PDM Dental College and Research Institute, Bahadurgar
  • Babu Banarasi Das University (BBD) : School of Dental Sciences, Lucknow
  • KD Dental College and Hospital, Mathura
  • Subharti Dental College, Meerut

JOB AREAS

Excellent employment opportunities are available for dentists in dental departments-

  • Hospitals
  • Nursing homes
  • Dental clinics
  • Health departments
  • Teaching departments in dental colleges.
  • Research and Advisory functions of a pharmaceutical company
  • Self-employment

Disclaimer: The information provided here is best to our knowledge. It is highly recommended that you should cross-check the source of information through the specific Colleges and Institutes. WonderSkool (CareerPrabhu Education Private Limited) is in no way responsible for the decisions made solely on the basis of this document.