Dentistry - Of Teeth And Gums

If you take dentistry for granted, perhaps you don’t realize the seriousness and need of it. Perhaps you have forgotten your morning starts with cleaning your oral cavity! Realize the importance of a dentist?
Well, dentistry is not just about cleaning one’s teeth or extracting them - there are around nine recognized dental specialties, with few meant for modifying one’s face appearance.With the new technology –nanotechnology – ready to revolutionize dentistry, the profession of a dentist, in future, will see new horizons.

Remember you can posses the power of renewing the age of that old man with sans teeth who has forgotten the feel of chewing a gum or taking a big bite of roasted bread crumbs.

Would this career suit me ??

In order to enjoy the work and move ahead the career ladder the aspiring dentist should:   

  • Be compassionate and sensitive to people's feelings
  • Enjoy interacting with all people of all ranks,cultures, classes and religions.
  • Genuine interest in human physiology
  • Good practical skills and team player
  • Extremely dedicated and self discipline
  • Be Able to cope up with emotional traumas

Where will I work ??

With Heath Industry booming and good heath being prime concern among denizens of metro dentists can look for a bright future and are employed in: 

  • Government or private hospitals and In charitable institutions
  • Nursing homes/clinics/health department
  • Medical services of the army, navy and air force, under the Ministry of Defense
  • Research institutes and dentistry colleges as researchers and teachers
  • Private practice/ self employment

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How do I pursue this career ?

How do I pursue this career ??

» The career chronology to become a dentist is as follow:

» The subject requirements in 10+2 are Physics, Chemistry & Biology

» After passing senior secondary exam one should write Entrance Examination to get enrolled in medical colleges.

» There are highly competitive All-India-Entrance examinations and state medical college Exams for admission to the medical colleges

» Open payment seats are available in certain private medical colleges of various states

» After BDS one can go for specialization in  Orthodontics,  Oral  Surgery, Cosmetic & Esthetic Dentistry, Oral Pathology, Forensic Dentistry, Implant Dentistry etc

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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