Dental Career Guide: Roles, Salary 2025 & Future Scope

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There are many Dental jobs opportunities for both general dental professionals as well as specialists in India. You can choose to run your own Dental clinics or work in multi-speciality hospitals. As a graduate of this course, you can become Dentists, Surgeons, Ortho, Endodontists, etc. You can earn a salary of around INR 3-5 LPA which also increases with experience.
Top Dental Jobs
You can see the list of top job options below for your reference -
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Jobs |
Avg. Salary (INR) |
|---|---|
|
Dentist |
3.5 LPA |
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Orthodontist |
6 LPA |
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Endodontist |
7 LPA |
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Periodontist |
6.4 LPA |
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Prosthodontist |
4.9 LPA |
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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon |
6 LPA |
|
Pediatric Dentist (Pedodontist) |
6 LPA |
|
Geriatric Dentist |
4.5 LPA |
|
Implantologist |
7 LPA |
Dental Jobs: Top Recruiters
Here is the list of top Dental recruiters below -
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Dental Top Recruiters |
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|---|---|
|
AIIMS |
Sir Ganga Ram Hospital |
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Safdarjung Hospital |
Sir JJ Hospital |
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Fortis Escorts Heart Institute |
Apollo Hospitals |
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Fortis Hospital |
Manipal Hospital |
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Denty's |
Axiss Dental |
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Dental Life |
Nimbles Biotech |
Dental Jobs: Core Sectors
You can check some of the key sectors below -
| Core Sectors |
|---|
| Hospitals |
| Private Dental Clinics |
| Government Healthcare Facilities |
| Dental Colleges & Universities |
| Research Institutions |
| Pharmaceutical Companies |
| Dental Equipment Companies |
| Public Health & NGOs |
Best Dental Colleges - Placements
The list of best colleges with high placements after Dental courses is given below -
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College Name |
Average Package (in INR) |
|---|---|
| IGIDS | 53.5 LPA |
| Bhabha College of Dental Sciences | 48 LPA |
| K.S.R. Instiute of Dental Science and Research | 36 LPA |
| KSR Educational Institutions | 16 - 24 LPA |
| JIPMER | 24 LPA |
| Rural Medical College, Loni | 3.2 - 19 LPA |
| Rural Dental College | 19 LPA |
| Jan Nayak Ch.Devi Lal Vidyapeeth - JCDV | 7 - 18.8 LPA |
| Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh | 18 LPA |
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Popular Dental Specializations
Popular Specializations
- Prosthodontics
252 Colleges
- Orthodontics
251 Colleges
- Periodontology
240 Colleges
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
199 Colleges
- Oral Pathology
189 Colleges
- Oral Medicine & Radiology
170 Colleges
- Endodontics
116 Colleges
- Public Health
84 Colleges
Most Popular Courses
Popular Courses
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)KGMU - King George's Medical University
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Mullana
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)Institute of Medical Sciences, BHU
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)SGT University, Gurgaon
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)Jamia Millia Islamia
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences (MSRUAS)
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery (B.D.S.)Institute of Dental Studies and Technology
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)SVSU - Swami Vivekanand Subharti University
- BDS - Bachelor of Dental SurgeryMahatma Gandhi University of Medical Sciences and Technology
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)Teerthanker Mahaveer University
Top Ranked Colleges by Location
Popular Dental UG Courses
UG Courses
- BDS
367 Colleges
- UG Diploma
43 Colleges
- B.Sc.
37 Colleges
- B.Voc
3 Colleges
- B.E. / B.Tech
2 Colleges
Popular Dental PG Courses
PG Courses
- MDS
315 Colleges
- PG Diploma
8 Colleges
- M.Sc.
6 Colleges
- MD
4 Colleges
- Master of Surgery
2 Colleges
News & Updates
Dec 22, 2025
Student Forum
Answered Yesterday
Neither course is strictly better as both lead to rewarding careers but they cater to different interests. MBBS is for treating general illnesses/surgeries across whole body and BDS focuses solely on oral health and dental surgery.
Candidates should choose MBBS if they want a wider career in general
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
Given below are the affordable Dental colleges in India ranked under NIRF 2025 with fees of less than INR 1 Lacs -
| College Name | Tuition Fee | NIRF Ranking 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| JSS Dental College and Hospital Fees | INR 60,000 | 10 |
| BHU Fees | INR 50,000 | 15 |
| JSS7 Dental College and Hospital Ahmedabad Fees | INR 60,000 | 37 |
Source: Official site and may vary.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
BDS is a 5-year UG medical course (4 years + 1-year mandatory internship). Given below are the top Dental colleges offering BDS course in India with tuition fees -
| Top BDS Colleges | Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
Manipal College of Dental Sciences Manipal Admission | INR 16.6 lakh |
KGMU Admission | INR 1.9 lakh |
SIMTS Admission | INR 43 lakh |
JMI Admission | INR 2.09 lakh |
A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences Admission | INR 20.28 lakh |
Source: Official site and may vary.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
Government Dental College, Alappuzha BDS cutoff 2025 was published in the form of opening and closing ranks. To get admission for the same, students need to secure at least 29276 rank if they belong to the General AI category.
For the OBC AI category, the minimum rank needed is 41971. For other cate
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
Government Dental College, Alappuzha NEET cutoff 2025 was released for all round and various categories under the All India quota. The cutoff was published for the BDS course.
For the General AI category, the cutoff ranged from 29369 in the first round to 29276 in the last round.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
The Dental College RIMS NEET cutoff 2025 was released for admission to the BDS course for various rounds and categories under the All India quota.
For the General AI category, the overall cutoff varied between 20798 and 60334. Hence, students who belong to this category need to secure at least a ran
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
Yes, you can get admission to the BDS course according to the ESIC Dental College BDS cutoff 2025. For the General AI category, the cutoff ranged from 25450 to 34650. Therefore students with a rank of 2K will have a better chance at admission. However, please remember that other categories will have
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
The BBDU UP NEET PG cutoff 2025 was released for admission to the MDS course and its various specialisations. The cutoff was concluded with the release of the final rounds' cutoff in the form of opening and closing ranks. Students who belonged to the Home State quota were eligible to take admission
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
The NBEMS will begin the NEET MDS 2026 registration in February 2026. The NEET MDS application form 2026 is expected anytime soon. Candidates need to register and then apply online for the exam. The NEET MDS registration and application process will be carried out at natboard.edu.in.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
BBDU UP NEET Cutoff 2025 was released for admission to the BDS course for the students belonging to the Home State quota. Students can refer to the table below to know the last round cutoff for the General HS quota for the past 3 years.
| Course | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) | 1078764 | 304455 | 77788 |
Note: This is the cutoff for the Genera HS category; other roun
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
The Babu Banarasi Das University NEET cutoff 2025 was released for admission to the BDS course. The cutoff was out in the form of ranks. Students can refer to the table below to know the year-wise cutoff trend for both the 1st and last round.
| Course | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) | 1065166 | 973933 | 634965 |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
BBDU NEET UG cutoff 2025 was released for admission to the BDS course till round 4 for various categories under the Home State quota. Students can look at the table below to know the cutoff for 2025 in the first and round for the BDS course.
| Course | R1 (Closing Rank) | Last Round (Closing Rank) |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) | 634965 | 77788 |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
RMLAU UP NEET PG cutoff 2025 was released for admission to the MDS, MD and MS courses for various courses under the Home State quota.
For the General HS quota, the MDS in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery course had a cutoff ranging from 4649 to 7943 for admission to the affiliated college. Among both,
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
RMLAU UP NEET cutoff 2025 was released till 4 rounds of counselling for admission to the MBBS and BDS courses for various categories under the Home State quota. The overall cutoff for the MBBS course varied between 412710 and 608611, according to the first and last round closing ranks.
Students can
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
The RMLAU NEET Cutoff 2025 was published for admission to the UG-level medical course, ie, MBBS and BDS, for various categories under the Home State quota.
According to the General HS quota, the last round cutoff for the BDS and MBBS courses was 190594 and 608611, respectively. If we analyse these
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
VNSGU Surat NEET PG cutoff 2025 was released for round 2 for admission to the MD and MS courses for various categories under the All India quota.
For the General AI category, the round 2 cutoff varied between 1194 and 32127, wherein the hardest MS course specialisation was MS in General Surgery, wit
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
The MUHS Nashik NEET MDS cutoff 2025 was published for admission to the MDS course specialisations for multiple categories under the All India quota.
For the General AI category, the last round cutoff rank fell between the ranges of 604 and 37, wherein the top two the hardest courses for admission w
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
Yes, there's an age limit for Sri Sukhmani Dental College BDS admission. As per the college, student has to be at least seventeen at the time of admission. Students have to be 17 on or before December 31 of the admission year.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
DY Patil Pune NEET MDS Cutoff 2025 was released for admission to the MDS courses for all rounds. The cutoff was released in the form of opening and closing ranks for students belonging to the All India quota.
Going by the last round cutoff for the General AI category, the ranks fell between 4598 and
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
The Utkal University NEET MDS Cutoff 2025 was released for admission to the MDS course and its various specialisations for all rounds and categories under the All India category. For the General AI category, the cutoff ranged from 39 to 268, according to the first and last round closing ranks. Among
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
The DU NEET MDS Cutoff 2025 was released for all categories under the AI quota for admission to the MDS courses. For the OBC AI quota, the cutoff ranged 33 in the first round to 423 in the last round. Students can refer to the table below to know the first and last round closing ranks for various MD
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Th HPU NEET MDS Cutoff 2025 was released for all categories under the All India quota. For the OBC AI quota, the closing cutoff ranged from 333 to 524 in the last round. Among all the MDS course specialisations, the hardest was MDS in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, with a cutoff rank of 333 for thi
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Yes, Joining the top Bangalore BDS colleges can be worthwhile for you. To check the worth, candidates must check the ROI of each college by comparing tuition fees and average salary. Listed below are the top colleges -
Top Colleges | Tuition Fee | Average Placement Salary |
|---|---|---|
Government Dental College and Research Institute BDS Courses | INR 2.15 lakh | INR 5.3 LPA |
INR 3.83 lakh | INR 3 LPA | |
INR 3.83 lakh | INR 10 LPA |
Source: Official NIRF site and may vary.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences emerged to be as the top BDS college in Bangalore followed by other top colleges. Candidates can see the table below for the top BDS colleges in Bangalore with NIRF ranking -
Top Colleges | NIRF 2024 | NIRF 2025 |
|---|---|---|
16 | 22 | |
19 | 34 | |
NA | 40 |
Source: Official NIRF site and may vary.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
There are about 7 top BDS colleges in Bangalore, including both private and government colleges. Top colleges are M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Government Dental College and Research Institute, KLE Society's Institute of Dental Sciences, The Oxford Dental College and Hospital, and man
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
The Bharati Vidyapeeth NEET MDS Cutoff 2025 was released for admission to the MDS courses for all categories under the All India quota. The top two most competitve courses were MDS in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, with the cutoff in the last round being 2795. In 2024, the cutoff for the same cours
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
The Bharati Vidyapeeth NEET MDS Cutoff 2025 has been released for admission to the MDS programme. According to the cutoff in 2025, the last round closing ranks were between 2795 and 19481 for the General category candidates under the All India quota. The hardest course for admission in the last roun
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
The Bharati Vidyapeeth NEET Cutoff 2025 has been released for admission to the MBBS and BDS course. According to the Bharati Vidyapeeth MBBS Cutoff 2025, the closing cutoff ranged from 374028 to 716192 in the first and last round for the General category candidates under the All India quota. The BDS
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Hi,
Candidates must follow certain admission steps for the top Dental colleges in India, which are mentioned below -
- Check the eligibility criteria
- Give NEET entrance exam
- Wait for the result
- Submit required documents
- Participate in counseling rounds
- Pay the admission fees
- Confirm your seat
Source: Externa
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Hi,
Top-rated dental colleges in India consistently include Saveetha Institute Chennai, Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences in Delhi, and Manipal College of Dental Sciences in Manipal or Mangalore, based on NIRF and other rankings for 2024-2025, with strong showings also from Dr. D.Y. Patil Vi
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Contributor-Level 10
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