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Who is a Dentist?
A dentist, also known as a Dental Surgeon, is a healthcare professional specializing in dentistry (diagnosing, preventing, managing, and treating diseases and conditions of the oral cavity). The Dentist's support team aids in providing oral health services. Dentists are trained professionals who help care for the teeth and mouth. Regularly seeing a dentist can help you maintain good dental health, which may directly impact your overall well-being. A dentist also diagnoses and treats problems of the gums, teeth, and mouth. Dentists use modern technology and equipment like X-ray machines, lasers, drills, brushes, scalpels, and other medical tools when performing dental procedures. Dentists also wear protective equipment like gloves, masks, and safety glasses to prevent the spread of germs or bacteria.
JobResponsibilities of a Dentist
Career Scope of a Dentist
Once candidates complete candidate BDS, candidates have numerous options of either joining government hospitals or ever-increasing private hospitals. In addition, candidates can also set up their dental care centers and can work independently.
Salary/Income of a Dentist
The salary of a Dentist largely depends upon the standard and level of the organization/Hospital candidate is associated with, especially at the starting level. The starting salary of aDentist ranges from Rs. 4 to 7 lakhs per annum. The experienced Dentist may earn from Rs. 8 lakhs to 11 lakhs per annum.Salary in government hospitals is based on the pay scale and grade decided by the government. However, there is no upper-income limit for enterprising Dentists who opt to open Dental Care Centers.
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12th (PCB Compulsory with 60% marks)
Official Website for Registration to NEET: https://neet.nta.nic.in/
Official Website for registration: https://dciindia.gov.in/DentistRegistered.aspx
Who is a Dentist?
A dentist, also known as a Dental Surgeon, is a healthcare professional specializing in dentistry (diagnosing, preventing, managing, and treating diseases and conditions of the oral cavity). The Dentist's support team aids in providing oral health services. Dentists are trained professionals who help care for the teeth and mouth. Regularly seeing a dentist can help you maintain good dental health, which may directly impact your overall well-being. A dentist also diagnoses and treats problems of the gums, teeth, and mouth. Dentists use modern technology and equipment like X-ray machines, lasers, drills, brushes, scalpels, and other medical tools when performing dental procedures. Dentists also wear protective equipment like gloves, masks, and safety glasses to prevent the spread of germs or bacteria.
JobResponsibilities of a Dentist
Career Scope of a Dentist
Once candidates complete candidate BDS, candidates have numerous options of either joining government hospitals or ever-increasing private hospitals. In addition, candidates can also set up their dental care centers and can work independently.
Salary/Income of a Dentist
The salary of a Dentist largely depends upon the standard and level of the organization/Hospital candidate is associated with, especially at the starting level. The starting salary of aDentist ranges from Rs. 4 to 7 lakhs per annum. The experienced Dentist may earn from Rs. 8 lakhs to 11 lakhs per annum.Salary in government hospitals is based on the pay scale and grade decided by the government. However, there is no upper-income limit for enterprising Dentists who opt to open Dental Care Centers.