BDS Bachelor of Dental Surgery

Bachelor of Dental Surgery is an Undergraduate Academic Degree awarded for a course or program in the field of Dentistry. It is popularly known as BDS which is an abbreviated form of Bachelor of Dental Surgery.  The duration of Bachelor of Dental Surgery course is 4-5 years of study with internship and without internship, Manipal College of Dental Sciences offers the course in the mentioned formats. The course was available with internship before 2007. However, in 2007, the Dental Council of India restructured the course and made it a 5 Year course without Internship. This was done because as per DCI, students or colleges didn't take internship seriously and academicians also felt that internship was not serving its purpose. But, this regulation though under affect, is under consideration. The B.D.S. course is divided into 2 or more semesters. After M.B.B.S., Bachelor of Dental Surgery is one the most sought after degree in the field of medical science. B.D.S. enables one to become a Dentist. Dental Courses comprise didactic lectures, demonstrations, group discussions, seminars, clinical work and conferences. Aspiring candidates learn about different aspects of dental science, which includes various forms of treatment including surgical procedure. Dental materials, Dental anatomy & Oral histology, Oral Pathology, Community Dentistry, Pedodontics, Oral Medicine & Radiology are some of the topics that are generally taught. There are various Dental Schools and Dental College which impart the education of B.D.S. Some of the top Dental Schools include Maulana Azad Medical College - New Delhi, Seth G.S Medical College - Mumbai, College of Dental Surgery, Kasturba Medical College - Manipal, Guru Govind Singh College of Dental Sciences and Research Centre - Madhya Pradesh etc.  Here is a a list of Dental Schools - https://targetstudy.com/colleges/dental-colleges-in-india.html

Eligibility

Dental School Requirements include HSC (10+2) with English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology with at least 50% marks. Admission to graduate courses in dentistry is through a general, nationwide competitive examination. Entrance Examinations are conducted in major cities all over India. Advertisements are given , regarding issue of Application forms for Common Entrance Examination, important dates  etc., in all leading newspapers all over India and also notified. The All India Pre-Medical/Pre-Dental Entrance Exam conducted by the CBSE is common for both the M.B.B.S. and the Bachelor of Dental Sciences (BDS). The allocation of institutions is based on merit. Other than the centrally run medical institutions there is at least one dental college in most states, where admission is governed by domiciliary status. But to be eligible for practice, one must ensure that the course chosen is approved by the Dental Council of India.

Bachelor of Dental Surgery Subjects

• Human Physiology.
• Materials used in Dentistry.
• Human Oral Anatomy, Physiology, Histology and Tooth Morphology.
• Oral Pathology and Oral Microbiology.
• Orthodontics.
• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

Bachelor of Dental Surgery Specialisations

There is no specialisation at the bachelor level.

Who can and Who should pursue Bachelor of Dental Surgery

Those candidates who have a passion for serving humanity should opt for this course. B.D.S. is not meant for those candidates who cannot bear ghastly sights and smells. As a Dentist one will have to deal with a variety of patients who could have severe problems in their teeth or gums. To diagnose one needs to conduct a physical examination. The physical examination will expose one to obnoxious smell from both medicine and patient's mouth. So one should be mentally prepared to keep this fact in mind before opting for this course. Another area is surgery which requires patience and calm mind. Certain surgeries require physical stamina which is often lacking in girls. Girls need to acquire that stamina.

Advantages or Benefits of Bachelor of Dental Surgery

• Dentistry Schools enable one to work as Dentist in government or Private Hospitals or open up his/her own dental clinic, to serve the society.

• Apart from being a service to humanity, career in the field of dental science is one of the most lucrative options in the present time.

• B.D.S. produces a Dentist who is socially acceptable and is able to work safely and effectively on patients in diagnosis, prevention and treatment of dental and oral disease.

Bachelor of Dental Surgery Jobs

Sedentary lifestyle and busy schedule is having effect on teeth of the people in general as well. As such a visit to a Dentist becomes a necessity. This creates a huge opportunity of employment for Dentists.

Employment Areas

• Dental Clinics.
• Dental Equipment Manufacturers.
• Dental Products Manufacturers.
• Educational Institutes.
• Hospitals.
• Pharmaceutical Companies.
• Private Practice.
• Research Institutes.

Job Types

• Consultant.
• Dental Assistant.
• Dental Hygienist.
• Dental Surgeon.
• Dental Lab Technician / Ceramist.
• Forensics.
• Oral Pathologist.
• Medical Representative / Sales Representative.
• Private Practitioners.
• Public Health Specialists.
• Professors.