1. Bachelor of Dental Surgery Course Details Dentistry is the part of medicine which deals with all kinds of mouth related diseases. This includes teeth, gums, hard and soft tissues of the oral cavity. Today, dentistry is not restricted to treating tooth decays. Its increasing manifolds as people are becoming more aware of their overall appearance. Dentists have to use variety of cosmetic dental procedures to improve a person’s appearance. In India, BDS Course (dentistry) has become a preferred career choice for many students. 1 INDIAN CENTRAL SCHOOL- CareerCounselling Team, Activity Department.

2. Career options : Dentists can make a great career in dental departments in hospitals, nursing homes, dental clinics and health departments as well as teaching departments in dental colleges. They can also work as researcher and advisor for pharmaceutical companies making oral care products and medicines like toothpaste, mouth wash, gum care products etc. Many dentists prefer to be in private practice, as it provides the best financial prospects as well as greater independence. 2

3. Eligibility: Student need to appear in all India medical entrance exam or Common Entrance Test (CET) to get admission in Bachelor in Dental Surgery Course. Candidate should be 12th pass in PCB with 50% marks. 3 INDIAN CENTRAL SCHOOL- CareerCounselling Team, Activity Department.

4. Scope: Bachelor of Dental Surgery Course Details The introduction of new fields like periodontics (care of gums and the diseases that might afflict them), oral pathology (diagnosis for diseases that affect the mouth) and orthodontics (straightening and aligning teeth and jaws) have all enhanced the scope of BDS course. These days, dentists perform surgery using variety of techniques and procedures such as computers and magnetic resonance imaging. The dentists also have to educate patients about oral hygiene and ways to preserve a healthy mouth. Therefore the demand for dentists is increasing worldwide. If you like performing surgeries related to mouth and handling the injuries related to mouth then bachelor in dental surgery is a very interesting field. The size of India's dental market is vast and India is slated to become one of the largest single country markets for overseas dental products and materials. The huge size of India’s populace and the sustained rapid economic growth the country is experiencing continues to create huge demand for better health care. 4 INDIAN CENTRAL SCHOOL- CareerCounselling Team, Activity Department.

5. List of Institute for BDS Course in India: Govt. Dental College & Hospital, Mumbai. Annasaheb Chudaman Patil Memorail Dental College, Dhule. Bharati Vidyapeetha Dental College & Hospital, Pune. Chatrapati Shahuji Maharaj Shikshan Sanstha's Dental College, Aurangabad. Dr. D. Y. Patil Dental College & Hospital, Pune. Ahmedabad Dental College, Ahmedabad. A. J. Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore. Budha Institute of Dental Sciences, Patna. Dr. R. Ahmed Dental College and Hospital Recognised Govt, Kolkata. Nair Hospital Dental College Recognised Govt, Mumbai. 5

6. Related Examination for BDS Course in India: AIIMS AFMC CBSE PMT AIPVT CMC Vaellore Entrance Exam 6 INDIAN CENTRAL SCHOOL- CareerCounselling Team, Activity Department.

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