BDS or Bachelor of Dental Surgery is an undergraduate Dentistry course. The Bachelor of Dental Surgery program consists of four years of normal education followed by one year of internship. A Bachelor of Dental Surgery is one of the most sought-after courses in the realm of medical science after MBBS. A Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree allows you to work as a dentist. Documentary lectures, demonstrations, group discussions, seminars, clinical work, and conferences are all part of dental courses. Prospective applicants learn about many sorts of treatments such as Surgical Procedures, Dental Materials, Dental Anatomy & Oral Histology, Oral Pathology, Community Dentistry, Pedodontics, Oral Medicine & Radiology, and so on
| Duration: 4 Years | Level: Graduation |
| Type: Degree | Eligibility : 10+2 or Equivalent |
BDS Eligibility Criteria
- The aspiring candidate must have passed the 10+2 qualifying exam or an equivalent degree with a minimum of 50% aggregate from a recognized institute.
- They must have studied the subjects of Physics, Chemistry and Biology compulsorily in their 10+2.
- In almost every college offering this course, the admissions are based on the result of NEET. The student must clear the cut-off of the exam to be eligible for admission.
BDS Employment Areas
- Dental Clinics
- Dental Equipment Manufacturers / Dental Products Manufacturers
- Educational Institutes
- Hospitals
- Private Practice
- Pharmaceutical Companies
- Research Institutes
BDS Job Types
- Consultant
- Dental Lab Technician / Ceramist
- Dental Hygienist / Dental Assistant / Dental Surgeon
- Medical Representative/Sales Representative
- Oral Pathologist
- Professor
- Private Practitioner
- Public Health Specialist