Dental Courses

A medical science that deals with oral hygiene ? Dentistry Courses!

Dentistry is a branch of medical science that deals with problems that affect oral health i.e gums, teeth and oral cavity. It studies the prevention, evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting the mouth.

Today dentistry also has an upcoming branch ? Cosmetic Dentistry that deals with correction of teeth and advanced dental care.

Candidates who specialise in this field are called ? ?Dentists?.

Candidates undergoing the course are subjected to training in the techniques and measures that dentists make use of ?

1. Fitting artificial replacements
2. Filling
3. Extracting teeth
4. Scaling
5. Crowning
6. Treating gum diseases

A dental surgeon are qualified to undertake ?

1. Laser surgery
2. Implants
3. Trauma surgery
4. Tissue grafts

Besides oral hygiene and care of teeth, there is a lot more to this branch of medical science.?

Eligibility Criteria

Undergraduate ?

1. A student should have completed in 10+2 course from a recognized University/board
2. The subject at that level should be Maths, Physics, Chemistry & Biology
3. Duration ? 4 years

Post Graduate ?

1. The candidate should have completed his / her BDS [Bachelor of Dental Surgery] from a recognized Univeristy
2. Duration is 2 years

The course offers specializations ?

1. Pedodontics
2. Endodontics
3. Orthodontics
4. Oral pathology
5. Prosthodontics
6. Cosmetic Dentistry
7. Oral Surgery
8. Peadiatric Dentistry?

Job Prospects

Depending on the specialization, the candidate upon graduation can be absorbed into the career field. Dentistry is among the topmost professional careers in the country today. The profession is very remunerative.

For a start the candidate can seek opportunity in hospitals and nursing homes.

Service sectors also absorb freshers? - defense services, railways, factories, etc.

Candidates are also taken in research institutes, colleges, universities, teaching hospitals, etc.

Upon gaining experience, one can even set up his / her dental clinic.

Graduates can also seek to do social service by teaming up with NGO.

Some viable job options ?

1. Professors
2. Forensics
3. Dental Surgeon
4. Oral Pathologist
5. Dental Assistant
6. Private Practitioners
7. Medical Representatives

Remuneration ? Graduates working as a trainee can earn Rs. 6000/- Post graduate professionals ? Rs. 7000/-+.

A dentist setting up his or her own practice can earn upto R.s 25000/- per month for a start. The graph then moves upwards.

Make dentistry your choice of pursuing a career in medical science! Enrol today!