BDS(Bachelor of Dental Surgery) is the branch of medical science that is includes the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of oral disease/infections and disorders/problems.
Bachelor of dental surgery (BDS) degree is awarded at the end of four years of study and one year of internship to the students by the Dental council of India.
A student after completing the 5 year BDS course known as DENTIST or DENTAL SURGEON
A team of Dentist, which comprises of Dental Assistants, Dental Hygienists, Dental Technicians and Dental Therapists.
SCOPE OF DENTISTRY: - Now a days scope of dental studies is increases more among the youth because Job in medical field is one of the prestigious job. It has scope in India as well as in foreign countries also.
Dentistry, a worthwhile profession, is concerned with all health diseases which affecting the mouth, teeth, gums and other mouth parts. It is that professional field which includes dental care and improvement. Dentists helps people to maintain their fitness and appearance.
After study dental course:-
BDS graduates have a various of career options.Around 80% of all dentists doing general dental practice, and 20% are specialists. Mostly after completing their five years BDS course students starts doing practice of general dentistry directly upon graduation. Many graduates choose for higher education, completing highly developed general dentistry, dental specialty, master’s, or Ph.D. programs.
Usually, most dental graduates buzy in the private practice of dentistry, but there are other options including academic dentistry, dental research, and service with the federal government.
Private Practice
Most of practicing dentists are engaged in some form of private practice, either by themselves or in corporation with other dentists. Most fresh graduates start their careers in remunerated or related positions in private practices, but most of the dentists choose to move to practice ownership within several years.
Academic Dentistry and Dental Education
The second and best option is to be a part of medical college. The chief benefit of is that ,motivation of working with excellent colleagues and brilliant young students. Other significant benefits include teaching in informative, one can continue his work like designing and conducting research work, writing for journals. exploring new technologies and discoveries. Many dental colleges ‘s faculty combine the private practice of dentistry with teaching responsibilities.
Dental Research
Dentists trained as researchers are scientists who contribute to improving health care nationally and internationally.
Service in the Government Sector
So many opportunities for dental graduates are available in the government sector also. The military dentists serve the oral health needs of military manpower and their families, it is one of the most prestigious job.
Besides doing job /practice there is also a option for further studies
There are a number of educational degrees in dental field which offered by dental colleges around the world. These include the following:
- Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
- Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)
- Bachelor of Dentistry (BDent)
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS )
- Bachelor of Dental Science (BDSc or BDentSc)
- Bachelor of Dental Medicine (BDM)
- Licentiate in Dental Surgery (LDS)
- Graduate Diploma in Dentistry (Grad Dip Dent)
- Master of Dentistry (MDent)
- Master of Dental Surgery (MDS)
- Doctor of Dentistry (DD)
- Candidate of Odontology (Cand.Odont.)
- Doctor of Medical Dentistry (Dr.Med.Dent.)
