BDS Scope

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After completing the course in dentistry, you may find employment as :
-Consultant
-Professors
-Forensics
-Dental surgeon
-Oral pathologist
-Dental hygienist
-Dental Assistant
-Private practitioners
-Public health specialists
-Dental Lab Technician / Ceramist
-Medical Representative / Sales Representative
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Salary :
Salary depends on various parameters such as size of the organization, profile, qualification, experience etc.
But, still, to give you a brief idea,
-As a trainee in government hospital you can earn initial salary of around Rs. 6000 every month with allowances.
-In private hospitals per month it could be around Rs. 3,500 – 4,000.
-After post-graduate, you can earn around Rs. 7,000 upwards.
-A dental surgeon can earn good amount of money by their own practice.
-A consultant charges from Rs 250 onwards for cosmetic filling or routine check-up. This may increase up to Rs 40,000 to Rs 50,000 depending upon the nature of the dental problem.
-A well experienced dentist can earn around Rs 30,000 to Rs 1, 00,000 or more per month.
Wish You Luck!

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After BDS, you may opt for :
-Master of Dental Surgery
-Master of Dental Surgery in Community Dentistry
-Master of Dental Surgery in Public Health Dentistry
-Doctor of Philosophy in Orthodontics
-Doctor of Philosophy in Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics
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You may opt for specialized courses such as :
•Community Dentistry
•Operative Dentistry and Endodontics
•Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
•Oral Medicine
•Oral Pathology
•Orthodontics
•Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry
•Periodontics
•Prosthodontics
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You may even go for certification courses after BDS such as :
•Certificate Course in Dental Hygienist
•Certificate Course in Dental Mechanic
•Certificate Course in Endodontics
•Certificate Course in Orthodontics
•Courses in Cosmetic Dermatology and Cosmetology
•Diploma in Dental Assistance
There are various course options available. You must opt for the one which matches your interest, skill and time availability.
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Hi,
There is good scope in every field. Please remember that you should pursue a stream based on two things :
-your career goal
-the type of job you want to do
Find below few job avenues open in the respective fields :
1) Dentistry :
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After completing BDS, you may find employment as :
-Consultant
-Professors
-Forensics
-Dental surgeon
-Oral pathologist
-Dental hygienist
-Dental Assistant
-Private practitioners
-Public health specialists
-Dental Lab Technician / Ceramist
-Medical Representative / Sales Representative
*
Salary :
Salary depends on various parameters such as size of the organization, profile, qualification, experience etc.
But, still, to give you a brief idea,
-As a trainee in government hospital you can earn initial salary of around Rs. 6000 every month with allowances.
-In private hospitals per month it could be around Rs. 3,500 – 4,000.
-After post-graduate, you can earn around Rs. 7,000 upwards.
-A dental surgeon can earn good amount of money by their own practice.
-A consultant charges from Rs 250 onwards for cosmetic filling or routine check-up. This may increase up to Rs 40,000 to Rs 50,000 depending upon the nature of the dental problem.
-A well experienced dentist can earn around Rs 30,000 to Rs 1, 00,000 or more per month.
2) Homeopathy :
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After BHMS, you may find employment as :
-Homeopathic practitioner in both India and abroad.
-Medical representative at a private or government hospital.
-Professor or a researcher in any homeopathic college.
-You may start personal clinic.
-You may setup retail shop of homeopathy medicines.
-You may work in industries dealing with homeopathic preparations.
-You may start your own pharmacy.
-You may work in public and private sector.
-You may work in private or government hospitals, clinics, NGOs, etc.
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Scope and salary depends on you. If you have interest in the field then you may get promoted and enjoy the benefits of getting promoted with increased salary.
Now, relax and think -
-What type of job interests you ?
-In which field you wish to build your career ?
-Which one is better on the basis of your career goal ?