Dentist

10th

12th (PCB Compulsory with 60% marks)

• To get admission into the BDS course, candidates have to register and qualify National Eligibility Entrance Exam (NEET).
• National Eligibility Entrance Exam (NEET) exam is conducted annually by the National Testing Agency (NTA) in May/June.
• The candidate should be of 17 years of age at the time of admission.

Official Website for Registration to NEET: https://neet.nta.nic.in/

• To become a DENTIST, the candidate should hold a BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) degree recognized by the Dental Council of India.
• The course duration is five years, including one year of rotating internship.

• After completion of 4years of the BDS program, candidates must complete a one-year paid rotating internship in various departments. During internship and residency, doctors are paid a small salary.
• Candidates can work under a team of top doctors during their internship. The candidates have a chance to work with patients who require different diagnoses. The candidates must gain good knowledge and skills when completing their internship. 

• After an internship, the candidate must register with the Dental Council of India. To register with the Dental Council of India., the candidate must have a BDS degree and one year of internship. Registering with the country's Dental council is essential to start practicing as a Dentist.
• After registering with the Dental Council of India, candidates can begin their careers and practice as dentists in India.

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

• A dentist's primary duty is to help care for the teeth and mouth.
• Dentists perform dental procedures, such as extractions, root canals, and filling cavities.
• Dentists correct bite issues and overcrowding.
• Dentists include analyzing the dental and oral health of patients of all ages and providing treatment correctly.
• Dentists also perform remedial surgery on the gum area and assist bone fragments in dealing with gum illnesses.

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.