- If you have a tooth pain, cavity, or any problem related to your teeth or gums, you will usually visit a dental clinic
- There, someone examines your teeth, checks the problem, and gives the right treatment to reduce pain and improve oral health
- That person is called a Dentist
- 👉 In simple words: Dentists treat problems related to teeth, gums, and oral health to help people keep their mouths healthy and clean
Dentist
What Do They Do?
🎓 How to Become a Dentist
The courses to pursue this career are given below :
These dental degree programs help students learn about teeth, gums, oral diseases, dental treatments, oral surgery, and dental healthcare.
BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)
Duration: 5.5 Years (Including 1 Year Internship) [Note: Some states may have a 5-year duration]
Eligibility: 12th Pass with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (Minimum 50% Marks)
Entrance Exam: NEET-UG
Note: BDS programs include classroom learning, laboratory training, dental clinic practice, and internships to prepare students for real dental treatments and patient care.
These postgraduate dental programs help dentists specialize in advanced dental treatments, oral surgery, orthodontics, prosthodontics, and other dental specialties.
MDS (Master of Dental Surgery)
Duration: 3 Years
Eligibility: BDS Graduate (With Completed Internship)
Entrance Exam: NEET-MDS / INI-CET Dental
Note: Postgraduate dental programs provide advanced clinical training, specialization in dental procedures, and hands-on experience in treating complex oral health conditions.
Note:
(Age limits, marks, and admission process may vary depending on the college or state.
Below are some colleges that offer these courses.
These courses are available in many colleges and universities across India. You can choose colleges based on your location, budget, and entrance exams.)
🏛️ Colleges offering these courses in India
(Tap on a college to view details)
After Class 12
Saveetha Dental College, Chennai Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences (MAIDS), New Delhi Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune Manipal College of Dental Sciences (MCODS), Manipal A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangaluru King George's Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow SRM Dental College, Chennai Government Dental College, Kozhikode Government Dental College, Thiruvananthapuram St. Gregorios Dental College, Ernakulam, KeralaAfter Graduation
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh Saveetha Dental College, Chennai Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences (MAIDS), New Delhi King George's Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow Manipal College of Dental Sciences (MCODS), Manipal Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangaluru Government Dental College, Kozhikode Government Dental College, Thiruvananthapuram St. Gregorios Dental College, Ernakulam, KeralaSTEP 1
Imagine you are working as a Dentist in a dental clinic.
STEP 2
Patients visit you with tooth pain, cavities, gum problems, or other dental issues.
STEP 3
You examine their teeth, take dental X-rays if needed, and identify the dental problem.
STEP 4
You clean teeth, remove cavities, perform dental procedures, and help patients maintain healthy teeth and gums.
STEP 5
You guide patients on brushing, oral hygiene, and ways to protect their teeth from future problems.
STEP 6
If helping people maintain healthy smiles excites you, this career may suit you.
Dental Clinics
Works in dental clinics where they perform all dental procedures.
Hospitals
Handle oral surgeries, dental emergencies, and specialized dental treatments.
Dental Colleges
Teach dental students and conduct research in dental colleges and universities.
Community Health Services
Work to improve oral health awareness and treatment access.
Research Centers
Work on dental research and new dental treatment technologies.
Private Practice
Manage their own dental clinics to provide independent dental care services.
International Dental Careers
Work abroad in dental clinics, hospitals after getting license.
(Click Yes or No for each question)
1. Do you like to help people?
2. Are you interested in learning about the human body?
3. Have you ever thought about learning tooth-related problems and treatments?
4. Imagine you are working as a dentist. A patient comes to you with tooth decay. You examine the tooth, remove the decayed part, clean the affected area, and restore the tooth. Now the patient can use the tooth normally again. Would you like doing this type of work?
5. A patient comes to you with severe tooth pain caused by a badly damaged tooth. You examine the tooth and decide whether it can be saved with treatment or needs to be removed. You then carry out the necessary procedure to treat the patient's pain. Are you interested in doing this work?