Dentistry is a professional course focusing on curing health problems related to mouth, teeth, gums and also the soft and hard tissues of the oral cavity. The aspirants with a Graduate level or a Post Graduate level degree in Dentistry have an amazing career ahead. They are also offered good salary packages in reputed firms.

Job Profiles in Dentistry

There are a numerous job profiles being enjoyed by the aspirants with good academic caliber in the field of Dentistry. Some of them include the following.

• Dentist
• Dental Hygienist
• General Dentist/Associate
• Consultant
• Dental Surgeon
• Dental Technician
• Dental Assistant
• Specialist Dentist
• Dental Physician
• Dental Lab Technician
• Dental Surgeon
• Specialist endodontist
• Dental ceramic technician
• Orthodontist
• Prosthodontist
• Dental Nurse
• Dental Front Desk Associate
• Dental Floater
• Researcher
• Adviser

Career Opportunities in Public sector

There are various employment areas for aspirants in the field of Dentistry in the Public sector organizations. They have to write various tests conducted by PSC, UPSC and also SSC in order to get placed in any of these organizations. Some of the common employment areas suitable for them include the following.

• Dental departments of Government hospitals
• Armed forces
• Dental clinics
• Health departments
• Teaching departments in dental colleges
• Medical insurance firms
• Nursing homes
• Pharmaceutical company
• Dental Care Company
• State services
• Indian Railways
• Public sector banks

Career opportunities in Private sector

There are a numerous job opportunities in the field of Dentistry in the Private sector also. Some of them include the following.

• Private Practice
• Dental departments of Private hospitals
• Dental clinics
• Teaching departments in dental colleges
• Pharmaceutical company
• Dental Care Company
• Dental laboratory outsource
• Private sector banks

Dentistry Opportunities Abroad

Aspirants who have ample qualification in the field of Dentistry have a lot of job opportunities abroad. They are enjoying a lot of job profiles there and as an added advantage they get exposure to numerous ventures there. They are also offered very good remuneration abroad. There are also a number of higher study options as well as various certification courses available abroad.

Salary Range

In Government Hospitals a starter in this field can earn around Rs.6000/- per month. In Private Hospitals, degree holders in Dentistry can earn around Rs.4000/- per month. By grabbing a Post Graduate degree in Dentistry one can earn up to of Rs.7000/- per month. By gaining some experience of a couple of years one can earn in the range of Rs.25000/- to Rs.30000/- per month. In the case of self practice there is no fixed income. It depends on the caliber of various individuals. There are dentists who earn up to of Rs.100000/- per month.