What to do after Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)?

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The branch of medicine that specializes in study, analysis, treatment and prevention of oral diseases and other associated structures is called as Dentistry. The regulation of Dental Education in our country is done by Dental Council of India. Professionals in the field of Dentistry are known as dentists. This article will explain on what to do after one completes the BDS course.

Higher Studies Options after BDS

The Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) program has a time period of 3 years. The following subject specialties are offered in MDS.

  • Master of Dental Surgery - Community Dentistry
  • Master of Dental Surgery - Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics
  • Master of Dental Surgery - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Master of Dental Surgery - Oral Medicine Diagnosis and Radiology
  • Master of Dental Surgery - Oral Pathology & Microbiology
  • Master of Dental Surgery - Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics
  • Master of Dental Surgery - Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry
  • Master of Dental Surgery - Periodontics
  • Master of Dental Surgery – Prosthodontics
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Dentistry

Job Opportunities for BDS Graduates

The dental students can look forward for a career in dental departments in hospitals, dental treatment centers and even teaching departments. Jobs can also be got in nursing homes and old age homes. Besides this, they can get jobs with pharmaceutical companies and other firms that develop oral care products. They can also start their own firms in partnership with their colleagues or friends. Other professions in dentistry that are equally lucrative comprise of Dental consultant, Dental Hygienist and Dental assistant.

Short Term Courses for BDS Graduates

  • Certificate Course for BDS Graduates in Aesthetic Dentistry
  • Certificate Course for BDS Graduates in Cast partial dentures
  • Certificate Course for BDS Graduates in Chair side relining and immediate dentures
  • Certificate Course for BDS Graduates in Complete Dentures and it’s troubleshooting
  • Certificate Course for BDS Graduates in Dental Hygienist
  • Certificate Course for BDS Graduates in Dental Mechanic
  • Certificate Course in Endodontics
  • Certificate Course in Fixed Prosthodontics
  • Certificate Course in Orthodontics for General Practitioner’s
  • Comprehensive combined Three months course in Endodontics, fixed Prosthodontics and Aesthetic Dentistry
  • Comprehensive one month course in Dental Implantology (Hands on only) Comprehensive six months course in Dental Impalntology (Hands on + Clinical)

Comprehensive three months course in Aesthetic and Restorative Dentistry

A few of the other short term courses available in BDS encompass Comprehensive three months course in Endodontics, Comprehensive three months course in Prosthodontics,  Certificate Courses in Cosmetic Dermatology and Cosmetology and  Diploma in Dental Assistance.

 
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15 Responses to “What to do after Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)?”

  1. 15
    Sharafu:

    Iam interested in Mbbs,but I have completed bds,what I should do if I want to join mbbs field

  2. 14
    Dr anice thomas:

    Hi,i would like to know abt phd in dentisry,& name of college which provide this course, its procedures & fees

  3. 13
    vinay:

    hi, i completed my bds recently and am interested in working abroad in australia or newzealand …can u plz provide me info reguarding the procedure to get a dentist job in australia and also the finance required as a whole

  4. 12
    vinay:

    hi ,i belong to a lower middle class family and i have recently graduated my bds. i want to work abroad in countries like australia or newzealand .. can u give me info regaurding the steps to reach my goal and finance required .

  5. 11
    juwairiya:

    which subject will hav good scope in the future….oral surgery, oral medicine,peridontics,prosthetics,endodontics,community dentistry,or orthodontics…. plese let me know..

  6. 10
    nancy:

    hi…i want to know…how to do phD in dentistry , please tell me the procedure for this and colleges which provide this course…

  7. 9
    Rucha:

    What is different between MBBS and BDS as adegree?
    Is MBBS have more value in Future than BDS?
    Which should I select MBBS or BDS ?

  8. 8
    priyanka:

    can u tell me in which colleges these diploma courses r offered

  9. 7
    Sunil saini:

    What can i do for join in a post of dentist in army after b.d.s.?

  10. 6
    saumil:

    What can i do for join in a post of dentist in army after b.d.s.?

  11. 5
    shanthi:

    can u pls tell me in which colleges these diploma courses r offered?

  12. 4
    usha dhotre:

    give me details about mht pgdcet, allpgdcet,
    also subj for dental pg courses

  13. 3
    sonakshi ranka:

    1. want to knw the best dr. 4 practising aftr bds n city?
    2. if i wnt to take trasfer in intership then best colg of doing internship is..?

  14. 2
    priya:

    can you tell me the scope after doing MDS in Endodontics?

  15. 1
    Dr. Jyotika dwivedi:

    interested in learning and practicing on patients regarding Rotatory Rct especially on posteriors