Dentist (BDS)
ELIGIBILITY
- For 10th: Pass in 10th grade.
- For 12th (Science stream): Pass in 12th grade with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as core subjects.
ENTRANCE TESTS
- National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) for admission to BDS programs in India.
AVAILABLE COURSES
- Degree: Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) (5 years, including 1-year internship)
- Post Graduate: Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) (3 years)
- Ph.D.: Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Dental Science
WORK OPPORTUNITIES
- Dental clinics: Providing dental care and treatment to patients.
- Hospitals: Working in the dental departments of multi-specialty hospitals.
- Private practice: Running own dental clinics.
- Research institutions: Conducting research in dental science and oral health.
- Dental education: Teaching and training future dental professionals.
- Public health: Working in government health departments and NGOs to promote oral health awareness.
- Orthodontics and specializations: Focusing on areas like orthodontics, periodontics, and prosthodontics.
- Dental product companies: Working with companies that manufacture dental products and equipment.
