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a year agoContributor-Level 10
If you are passionate about oral health and enjoy direct patient care, BDS might be a better fit. On the other hand, if you are interested in pharmaceuticals, research, and a broader spectrum of healthcare, B Pharmacy may be more suitable.
Candidates can look at the table below to see the comparison between the two courses.
Particulars | BDS | B Pharmacy |
|---|---|---|
Course Level | UG | UG |
Course Appropriate for | Dentists | Pharmacists |
Course Duration | 5 years | 4 Years |
Course Fee | INR 1 Lacs - INR 6 Lakh | INR 3,000 - INR 4,00,000 |
Entrance Exams | NEET | |
Popular Colleges | All India Institute of Medical Sciences, JIPMER Puducherry, King George's Medical University, Banaras Hindu University, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences | Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Madras Medical College, BITS Pilani, SOA University, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, etc. |
Job Profiles | Dentist, Dental officer in Defense Services, Dentist in Indian Railways, Lecturer, Researcher, etc. | Medical Writer, Clinical Researcher, Drug Inspector, Medical Representative, Pharmacy Business, etc. |
Average Salary | INR 3 LPA - INR 9 LPA | INR 4 LPA - INR 14 LPA |
Top Recruiters | Hospitals, Dental Clinics, Educational Institutes, Dental Product Manufacturers etc. | Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd., Divis Laboratories Ltd., Cipla Ltd., Biocon Ltd., etc. |
New answer posted
a year agoContributor-Level 10
The Best countries to migrate to for an Indian Dentist are as follows:
United Arab Emirates
Australia
The UK
Canada
New Zealand
The United States of America
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, dentists who graduate with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree have been trained to perform a whole lot of dental surgeries within the scope of dentistry. Dental surgery is one principal aspect of the dental profession itself, where dentists are qualified to pursue many surgical procedures regarding their respective parts concerning the oral and maxillofacial regions.
It must be considered here that the level of surgical interventions in dentistry, the dentist has been acquired according to post-graduate training, experiences in this field, and any certifications from specialisation courses that he may have acquired. They con
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, the BDS course (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) can be considered hectic due to its demanding curriculum and rigorous training requirements.
- Intensive Study: The BDS course usually has subjects like Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, among others. Information to be learned within this little time is voluminous.
- Clinical Training: BDS students are extensively trained clinically. Under the guidance of experienced faculty members, BDS students undergo practice for treating patients.
- Working Hours: Dental education is often associated with long hours for study, lab procedures, and clinical practices. Clinics, lectures
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, candidates can pursue BDS course right after Class 12, given that he/she has done their schooling from Class 12 in the Science stream with Physics, Chemistry and Biology subjects and have a minimum passing marks as suggested by the colleges they are applying for.
Candidates must also appear for NEET after Class 12 if they wish to apply for BDS course.
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a year agoContributor-Level 6
Yes, you can get addmission in its dental college without NEET exams although you won't be receiving any scholarships or other luxuries.
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a year agoContributor-Level 6
The candidate must have completed BDS course with one year internship on or before 31st March of the year. Admissions are done through entrance exam which is UPCAT-Dental.
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a year agoContributor-Level 6
The average package for BDS students at ITS Dental College Hospital and Research Centre is around INR 4-5 LPA, while the highest package is around 10 LPA. Some of the top recruiting companies are Sethi Dental Clinic, Private Clinic, Medical College, Dr. Bhati's Dental Clinic, etc.
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a year agoContributor-Level 6
An MDS from ITS Dental College opens doors to various dental careers. Here are some options based on your specialization:
- Clinical Practice: Focus on a specific area like orthodontics or periodontics in private clinics or hospitals.
- Teaching & Research: Pursue a teaching career at dental colleges or research opportunities in dental health.
- Government Service: Work as a dental specialist in public health departments or hospitals through government exams.
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