BACHELOR OF DENTAL SURGERY (BDS)

Bachelor of Dental Surgery

Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) is an undergraduate degree program focused on training students to become dentists. It typically spans 5 years and combines both theoretical and practical components. Here are the details:

1. Course Duration

5 years (including a mandatory internship in the final year)

2. Eligibility Criteria

Successful completion of 10+2 (Higher Secondary) education or equivalent, with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English as mandatory subjects.

Minimum aggregate marks (may vary by country/institution, usually around 50% to 60%).

Most institutions require candidates to pass an entrance examination (e.g., NEET in India).

3. Core Subjects in BDS

Year 1: General Human Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Dental Anatomy

Year 2: General Pathology, Microbiology, Dental Materials, Preclinical Prosthodontics, Preclinical Conservative Dentistry

Year 3: General Medicine, General Surgery, Oral Pathology, Oral Microbiology, Conservative Dentistry, Prosthodontics

Year 4: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Periodontics, Public Health Dentistry, Orthodontics, Pedodontics, Prosthodontics

4. Skills Acquired

Diagnosis and treatment of dental problems

Practical skills in performing surgeries, root canal treatment, crowns, bridges, dentures

Expertise in oral pathology, dental radiology, prosthodontics, and endodontics

5. Internship

The final year is usually devoted to a one-year rotatory internship where students gain hands-on experience in different specialties under supervision.

6. Career Opportunities

Clinical Practice: Graduates can work as dentists in hospitals, dental clinics, or set up their private practice.

Further Education: Graduates may pursue a Master’s Degree (MDS) in various dental specializations.

Other Fields: Research, dental product design and manufacturing, academics, public health dentistry.

7. Specializations in MDS (Postgraduate)

Orthodontics

Periodontics

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Prosthodontics

Pediatric Dentistry

Endodontics, etc.

8. Entrance Exams

In many countries, entrance exams are mandatory to gain admission to the BDS program. For example:

NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) in India.

Various universities may conduct their own entrance exams.

9. Accreditation

The BDS degree is regulated by the Dental Council or equivalent governing bodies in respective countries (e.g., Dental Council of India (DCI)).

10. Job Prospects

General Practitioner Dentist

Consultant in Dental Departments of Hospitals

Lecturer in Dental Colleges

Researcher in Dental Institutes

Dental Specialist after Postgraduate Studies

11. Salary

Starting salary can vary, but generally, fresh graduates earn $20,000 to $40,000 per year in entry-level positions depending on the country, while experienced dentists can earn significantly more.

This program provides a strong founda

tion for becoming a skilled dental professional with opportunities for growth and specialization.

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