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Dentistry Course in Science

category: Science , Government Exams

duration: 4 years

mode: offline

course ID: CT-201

reviews: 253

About Dentistry Course

Dentistry Course 2023 A programme in Dentistry trains a student in treating people of oral diseases, maintaining their oral health by diagnosis, prevention, and healing of cavities, dentures , gum related diseases. This programme also covers cosmetic dentistry which is an emerging trend nowadays for restructuring, shaping, teeth whitening, smile enhancement etc.

The programme not only offers specialisations in oral health and diseases but also covers general human anatomy for better understanding of the oral health. In this programme, students also study about preventing oral diseases in society. Besides, students are offered practical training by organizing dental checkup and awareness camps in community places as well as rural areas.

Dentistry Course Highlights

Listed below are some of the important highlights of the course

Course Level Postgraduate
Duration 3 years
Examination Type Semester System
Eligibility Graduate from a recognized university
Admission Process Direct admission to colleges. Entrance test in some cases.
Course Fee INR 4-5 lacs
Average Starting Salary INR 8-10 lacs
Top Recruiting Fields/Areas Hospitals, Clinics, Consultancy Services, Dental Colleges, etc.

Top Colleges For Dentistry In India

Name City Average Fees in INR
Sumandeep Vidyapeeth University Vadodara 4,57,000
Maharishi Markandeshwar University Ambala 6,86,000
Bharath University Chennai 5,50,000
West Bengal University of Health Sciences - WBUHS Kolkata 4,50,000
Sibar Institute of Dental Sciences Guntur, Andhra Pradesh 18,000
Army College of Dental Sciences - [ACDS] Secunderabad 3,53,000
Dayananda Sagar Institutions - [DSI] Bangalore 1,20,000
Babu Banarasi Das University - [BBDU] Lucknow 8,00,000
Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, [SRI SRMC&RI] Chennai 10,50,000
Saveetha University Chennai 6,15,000
Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences University, [PIMS] Ahmednagar 2,31,600
Dr. DY Patil Vidyapeeth - [DPU] Pune 6,70,000
Manipal College of Dental Sciences Manipal 1,50,000

Dentistry Course Scope

There is a good nuber of scopes availalble for you after you complete your dentistry studies. Some of the scopes are:

  • Work as a dental specialist, assistant, dental lab technician, Dental Hygienist in government or private Hospitals
  • Start practicing at private clinics
    Job Position Average Annual Salary in INR
    Dentist 3-6 lacs
    Oral Surgeon 5-7 lacs
    Dental lab Technician 2-4 lacs
    Orthopedist 8-10 lacs

Dentistry Course Subjects

  • Community & Preventive Dentistry
  • Conservative Dentistry/Crown & Bridge
  • General Human Anatomy
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Oral Biology
  • Oral Pathology and Oral Medicine
  • Orthodontics
  • Periodontology & Periodontics
  • Principles of Anesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine
  • Principles of Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging

Dentistry Course Eligibilty

As a minimum criteria of eligibility, aspiring candidates should complete their 10+2  with Biology, Chemistry and Physics as their main subjects, and with a minimum  of 55% scores. 

Also, the candidates must have completed B.D.S. with a minimum aggregate score of 55% to apply for higher dentistry studies from a recognised board or university. 

UG  ProgrammePassed in 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English as main subjects

PG ProgrammeMust hold Bachelor degree in Dentistry.

Dentistry Course Level

  • Course Fees
    Maximum Fees35 Lakhs 
    Minimum Fees0.068 Lakhs 
     
     
    Degree Offered in UG
    B.D.S
    Other Bachelors [Science]
  • Course Fees
    Maximum Fees31.5 Lakhs Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai
    Minimum Fees3 Lakhs Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai
     
    Degree Offered in PG
    M.D.S.
    Other Masters [Science]

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