MDS

A dentist with MDS in India can earn different money depending on place, experience, specialization, and type of job (government, private, or corporate).

• Entry-Level: INR 30,000 - 50,000 per month

• Mid-Level: INR 50,000 - 1 Lakh per month

• Senior-Level: INR 1 - 3 LPA per month

No, MDS graduates can't be called doctor. Usually, only people with PhD, MD or also other big doctor degree can be called doctor.

MDS is master degree so they not usually called doctor unless they also have PhD or another doctor degree.

MDS graduate earn around INR 11.7 LPA on average. BDS graduate earn around INR 3.4 LPA.

Both BDS and MDS can earn good money, but it depend on job, place, specialization and also goals. Keep learning, know new dental stuff and even treat patients well can help make more success in dental career.

No, you don't have to do MDS after BDS. MDS is for special study in dentistry, and people can choose if they want to do more after BDS.

After BDS, you can work as normal dentist and do many dental work.

If you happy with general dentist work and don't need more special skills, then MDS not needed.

Level-wise annual salary after completing MDS can be different on the basis of specialisation, location, years of experience, etc.

Candidates can see a general outline of the MDS salary below - 

• Entry-Level: INR 4 - 10 LPA

• Mid-Level: INR 10 - 15 LPA

• Senior-Level: INR 15 - 30 LPA

BDS is a 5 years UG dental course. You learn both theory and practical in many dental subjects like teeth anatomy, body stuff, biochemistry, disease, microbes and even clinical dentistry.

MDS is a 3 years PG dental course. You study more in one special area, do research and also practice on patients.

MDS is a very hard course and need lots of work and focus. It teach advanced things in Dentistry like teeth surgery, gums, making fake teeth, and root canal.

MDS has hard classes and practical work. Students go to lectures, seminars, and do hands-on training to learn skills. 

MDS is a postgraduate course that will propel you to top of your academic career. MDS can work as a staff member at any college. Not that a BDS cannot join, but there are no promotions and starting income is lower. However, for an MDS, there is regular advancement and a greater starting wage.

BDS programme is India's sole certified professional dental undergraduate course, lasting five years. Simultaneously, MDS is a master's degree that graduates in Dental Science can obtain after completing their undergraduate study.