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 |
|
|---|---|
|
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
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- Prosthodontics
251 Colleges
- Orthodontics
249 Colleges
- Periodontology
239 Colleges
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
198 Colleges
- Oral Pathology
188 Colleges
- Oral Medicine & Radiology
169 Colleges
- Endodontics
115 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)M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences (MSRUAS)
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)SGT University, Gurgaon
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery (B.D.S.)Institute of Dental Studies and Technology
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)Jamia Millia Islamia
- 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
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368 Colleges
- UG Diploma
43 Colleges
- B.Sc.
37 Colleges
- B.Voc
3 Colleges
- B.E. / B.Tech
2 Colleges
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PG Courses
- MDS
314 Colleges
- PG Diploma
8 Colleges
- M.Sc.
6 Colleges
- MD
4 Colleges
- Master of Surgery
2 Colleges
News & Updates
Mar 26, 2026
Student Forum
Answered 5 days ago
For your information NEET UG 2026 had been cancelled.
However if are willing to do BVSC you have to do a separate councilling for that go To official website.
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Beginner-Level 1
Answered a week ago
Nair Hospital Dental College, Mumbai is the top private Dental college in India gives the best ROI as tuition fees is less than median package offered. Given below are some of the other colleges -
College Name | Total Tuition Fee | Median Package |
|---|---|---|
| Nair Hospital Dental College, Mumbai Placements | INR 4.83 lakh | INR 9.90 LPA |
| SDM College of Dental Sciences Placements | INR 3.83 lakh | INR 5.80 LPA |
| Yenepoya Dental College And Hospital, Mangalore Placements | INR 36 lakh | INR 8.40 LPA |
| Manav Rachna International Institute of Research & Studies Placements | INR 12.23 lakh | INR 3.85 LPA |
| SDM7 Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research Placements | INR 30 lakh | INR 10.80 LPA |
Source: The above mentioned data has been taken from the official site of the colleges and may vary.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
Not directly, you'd have to reappear for NEET-UG and start MBBS from scratch. BDS credits are not transferable. However, many BDS graduates pursue MDS specialisation instead in PG, which is equally rewarding.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
Hi,
300–400 marks can help you to get admission into a private college under management quota, while government quota seats are more competitive at 450+ marks. The higher your score, the better your options in choosing the college!
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
No, Haldia Institute of Dental Sciences and Research BDS admissions are not merit-based. The institute offers seats only through entrance basis. Students have to appear for NEET UG to get a seat.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
BDS is the top Dental UG courses accepted in many private Dental colleges in India. Some of them are mentioned below with their tuition fees -
| Top Colleges | Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| SIMTS Chennai | INR 43 lakh |
| Dr. D. Y. Patil Dental College and Hospital | INR 26 lakh |
| Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal | INR 16.6 lakh |
| KGMU | INR 1.9 lakh |
| A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences | INR 20.28 lakh |
Source: Official site and may vary.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 weeks ago
For government college 550+ is required and it varies year to year depending upon the cut off
For private 200+ is required for BDS
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Beginner-Level 2
Answered 4 weeks ago
There are three government BDS college in UP
King George Medical College (KGMC)
Banaras Hindu University (BHU)
Aligarh Muslim University (AMU)
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Beginner-Level 2
Answered 4 weeks ago
ITS dental college in greater noida offers the good median package of 7lpa followed by KGMU, BHU, Sharda university greater noida and then Saraswati dental college
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Beginner-Level 2
Answered 4 weeks ago
As per popularity basis by shiksha.com, listed below are some of the top BDS colleges in Uttar Pradesh with their tuition fees -
| Top Colleges | Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| KGMU | INR 1.9 lakh |
| IMS BHU | INR 1.67 lakh |
| Dr. Ziauddin Ahmad Dental College | INR 16 lakh |
| ITS Dental College | INR 15.36 lakh |
| SVSU | INR 12.54 lakh |
Source: Official site and may vary.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 weeks ago
There are about 20+ BDS colleges in Uttar Pradesh. Of these, 10+ colleges are privately owned and 2 colleges are owned by public/government organisations. Admissions to these colleges are usually based on NEET entrance exam.
The UP BDS colleges are SVSU - Swami Vivekanand Subharti University, KGMU,
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Yes, of course. NEET UG is compulsory for admission to all BDS courses in India (government and private). No alternate way or management admission is available without a valid NEET score. The rule was drawn up so that admission to all dental institutions will be transparent and merit based. Similarl
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
As per NIRF ranking 2025, AIIMS Delhi ranked as the no. 1 Dental college in India followed by other top colleges like SIMTS Chennai and Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, MAMC. Admission to all top dental colleges in India is through the NEET-UG examination.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Desh Bhagat University NEET cutoff 2025 was concluded with the release of the final round of seat allotment for the BDS course. The cutoff was released for both the AI and HS quotas.
For all AI quota categories, the overall cutoff varied between 627176 and 1311773 for admission to the BDS course. St
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Admission to Maharishi Markandeshwar University is both entrance and merit-based. MMU Mullana determines the cutoff depending on the number of candidates and seats available. The cutoff was released for several categories belonging to the AI quota. For the General AI quota, the NEET UG last round c
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 2 months ago
A good score depends on the course chosen and the category of the candidate. The NEET UG entrance examination cutoff is released in the form of ranks.
For the General AI category, the MBBS course requires a rank of at least 548164 or below to gain admission. For the BDS course, the last round rank w
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
To get admission to DY Patil University, Navi Mumbai, based on the NEET results, students need to attain a valid cutoff rank for the MBBS and BDS courses. Both courses have different cutoffs for each All India category.
For the General AI category, the MBBS cutoff 2025 ranged from 419526 to 548164.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
DY Patil University, Navi Mumbai BDS cutoff 2025 was concluded with the release of the final cutoff list. The cutoff was different for various categories under the All India categories.
For the General AI category, the DY Patil University BDS cutoff 2025 varied between 688701 and 773976. Please note
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
BHU NEET MDS cutoff 2025 for the OBC AI category ranged from 14 to 137 for admission to 3 MDS course specialisations, namely, Prosthodontics, Crown and Bridge, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry.
Students can refer to the table below to know the round 1 and last
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
BHU NEET cutoff 2025 was published for admission to various AI categories for courses, like MBBS, BDS, and BSc in Nursing. Whether a 470 is a good NEET score would depend entirely on the category you belong to.
For the General AI category, the overall cutoff varied between 1165 and 82615. Hence, stu
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
BHU NEET Cutoff 2025 was published for admission to various All India categories. For the OBC AI category, the round 1 cutoff was 1808, which later increased to 86892 in the last round. In the last round, the cutoff was the lowest for the MBBS course, at 2620, meaning that this course was the most d
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
BHU NEET UG cutoff 2025 was released based on the NEET UG counselling results. The cutoff lists were valid for all students who belonged to the All India categories.
For the General AI category, the last round cutoff rank was 82615 for various UG-level courses. Hence, students would need to attain a
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
AIIMS Bathinda INI CET Branch wise cutoff 2026 was released for admission to MD, MCh, MDS, and MS course for multiple categories that belong to the All India quota.
For the General AI category, the overall cutoff ranged between 18 and 5743. To know the branch-wise cutoff details for the first and la
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
AIIMS Raipur INICET MDS cutoff 2026 was successfully concluded with the release of the final round cutoff list for various All India categories. For the General AI category, the MDS course was only offered for the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery branch, with the cutoff being 9 for both the first and
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
Getting AIIMS Raipur with a 600 rank in INICET exam will depend entirely on the category. As per the AIIMS Raipur cutoff 2026 for the General AI category, the admissions were capped at a rank of 23174. Hence, a rank of 600 could get you admission at AIIMS Raipur if you belong to the General AI categ
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
AIIMS Raipur INICET cutoff 2026 for the OBC AI category ranged from 187 to 9179 in the first round. On the other hand, for the last round, the cutoff varied between 187 and 26345.
According to both rounds, the MD in General Medicine proved to be the most competitive course for admission for this cate
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
AIIMS Patna INI CET cutoff 2026 was released for various courses, like MD, MCh, MDS, and MS, for multiple All India categories. In the last round, the cutoff varied from 99 to 15817 for the General AI category, wherein MD in Radiodiagnosis was the most difficult course for admission.
Candidates can
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
AIIMS Nagpur INICET cutoff 2026 concluded with the release of the final round cutoff list for admission to the MD, MS, and MDS courses for various categories that belong to the All India quota.
For the SC AI category, the overall cutoff ranged from 307 to 22063. In the last round, the most competiti
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
DY Patil University Navi Mumbai NEET MDS Cutoff 2025 was released in the form of ranks for various All India categories. To get into this institution, students would need to appear for the NEET MDS exam and attain a valid rank to take part in the counselling process to be eligible for admission.
For
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
To get admission to DY Patil University with a rank of 2000 would depend entirely to the category you belong to. For the General AI category, the overall DY Patil NEET MDS cutoff 2025 ranged from 3846 to 16240. Hence, getting admission to this institution with a rank of 2K is possible.
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Contributor-Level 10
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