B.D.S. is an undergraduate Dentistry course. This course is one of the most preferred after course in the field of medical science. This course enables an individual to become a Dentist. Dental courses comprises didactic lectures, demonstrations, group discussions, seminars, clinical work and conferences. Aspirants learn about several forms of treatments like surgical procedures, dental materials, dental anatomy and oral histology, community dentistry, pedodontics, oral medicines and radiology etc. which are few from several topics that are taught.
Course highlights:
| Type of course | Degree (Bachelors) |
| Duration | 5 years |
| Eligibility | 10+2 |
| Average salary | INR 4 Lacs per annum |
| Examination type | Semester |
| Higher study options | M.D.S. |
Employment Areas: Dental Clinics, Dental Equipment Manufacturers, Dental Products Manufacturers, Educational Institutes, Hospitals, Pharmaceutical Companies, Private Practice, Research Institutes etc.
Type of Course: BDS is a 5-years undergraduate Dentistry course.
Duration: The duration of course is 5-years, including one year of internship.
Eligibility:
- Candidates need to pass 10+2 with English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology with minimum 50 percent marks.
- Admission to this course is through a general nationwide competitive exams.
Entrance Tests:
- NEET
- MPDAT
- AICET BDS
- IPU CET
- JIPMER
- GCET
- COMEDK
- AIPMT
- SAAT
- RUET
Core Subjects:
- General Human Anatomy
- Embryology
- Financial Accounting
- Business Economics
- Basics of Mathematics and Statistics
- Business English
- Histology
- General Human Physiology
- Biochemistry
- Nutrition
- Dietetics
- Dental Anatomy
- Dental Materials
- Embryology
- Preclinical Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridge
- Oral Histology
- Dental Materials
- Preclinical Prosthodontics
- General and Dental Pharmacology and Therapeutics
- Crown and Bridge
- Oral Pathology & Oral Microbiology
- General Pathology
- Microbiology
- General and Dental Pharmacology
- Oral Pathology & Microbiology
- Dental Therapeutics
- Oral Medicine And Radiology
- Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry
- Conservative Dentistry And Endodontics
- Preclinical Conservative Dentistry
- Oral Pathology
- Oral Microbiology
- General Medicine
- General Surgery
- Conservative Dentistry And Endodontics
- Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery
- Oral Medicine And Radiology
- Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics
- Pediatric & Preventive Dentistry
- Periodontology
- Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics.
- Public Health Dentistry
Possible roles: Dentist, Dental Hygienist, Consultant, Dental Assistant, Public Health Specialist, Associate Dentist, Dentistry Researcher, Oral Pathologist, Medical writer, Professor, Dental Surgeon, Pediatric Dentist, Medical Representative/Sales Representative, Dental Lab Technician/Ceramist, Private Practitioner etc.