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What Are The Top Career Options After Dental Graduation (BDS/MDS)

This comprehensive article describes all the career options that are available to a Dental Graduate after Completing BDS.

Congratulations! You have reached the end of the article. That shows you are serious about your career and are willing to invest the time required to gather information. You may ask – with so many points discussed what is the best option for me?

So, here comes the most practical advice on a career after BDS/MDS.

Career is a dynamic concept. To understand what’s best or the aptest choice for you (after BDS or MDS), you need to ask yourself a series of questions and try to get answers to those questions. Any decision in your career involves money and time. So, you also need to discuss with your elders regarding the feasibility.

With so many variable options mentioned, it’s wise to note that NOT every option will work for you. Each individual is different in their attitude, resources, and aptitude. What worked fabulously for your friend may not be 53suitable for your career. So, do not just jump into any option just because someone told you that its the newest greatest career in dentistry. Below is the set of questions that you should ask yourself to get an idea of what should be your tentative next approach in your career.

Self-Questions to review for a career option of What After BDS

  1. Are you going to continue in traditional dentistry?
    • YES. I am interested in MDS.
      • Are you ready to prepare for the NEET MDS Entrance exam?
      • Arrange NEET MDS Exam coaching cost + MDS Course fees after qualifying NEET
      • Are you going to take a student loan for MDS or invest family-owned finance?
      • As you are planning for MDS then:
        • Do you have a preferred choice of MDS Branch?
        • Do you have a second preference for the MDS branch in case you are not able to get your first choice?
        • Have you made a list of the dental colleges in India where you would prefer to join MDS?
        • Have you collected information on the expected FEES of MDS in your preferred colleges?
        • Have you made a possible estimation of the additional costs for your preferred MDS branch choice (excluding the main fees)
      • What are your expectations after MDS or How do you feel MDS is going to help you in your career ahead?
      • Are you doing MDS just because you assume to get an Academic Post?
        • If YES. Then verify with your reference thats it’s a definite possibility. (Academic posts – both in Govt. & Private dental colleges are few to come by and highly competitive)
        • If pursuing MDS for better clinical skills – then which clinical stream of MDS you want? Have you enquired what was the tentative rank to get that stream in the college of your choice the previous year?
    • NO. I am not interested in MDS right now. I want to start my clinical practice.
  2. Are you planning to stay in Dentistry but not the regular clinical practice only?
  3. Are you planning to settle in abroad as a dentist?
    • Are you planning for abroad just because some seniors advised you that it’s great for you?
    • Have you gathered information on some of the most popular abroad destinations to pursue a dental career?
    • Are of planning for abroad because someone in your close known circle is already in abroad and providing you reliable information?
    • Is there any particular country where you want to settle as a dentist?
    • Do you know that pursuing a dental career abroad costs a lot of money and you also need to clear multiple steps of Qualifying exams? The exam fees are costly and in case you do not qualify, you will need to pay again to appear for the exams?
    • Some parts of the exams are conducted in a foreign country. So, are you ready to travel and spend on VISA, temporary accommodation to appear for exams?
    • In some countries like the USA and European countries, you require to study two years of additional under their dentistry curriculum. You will need to pay the fees for the two years.
    • Other than the financial aspect, there is also a lot of variation in the basic approach to clinical practice.

That brings us to the conclusion to this elaborated article on What After BDS. Remember, every individual’s career track is unique. The times during the phase “What After BDS” are usually confusing and you tend to get influenced a lot by many opinions. So, deep is the current state of confusion among young BDS students that giving lectures on “What after BDS” or “Career options after BDS” has become a full-fledged way for many to gather fame and also to make some side earnings.

What After BDS

However, there are also some really excellent speakers who have walked the talk. They have themselves completed the journey, experienced the ups and downs of What after BDS. They have struggled in real “What After BDS” scenario and have emerged successful compared to the many so-called pseudo speakers who preach that they have also struggled. (Whereas in truth, they just had the sliver spoon)

Hence, take opinions but compare with what is available & feasible for you.

Time, Money, and Resources are different for every one. Understand that NO INFLUENCER or NO SPEAKER is going to FUND you or SUPPORT you in real. It is YOU and your CLOSE ONES who will support you. Hence, take any decision after discussing with all practicality on the three most crucial points in planning a career – Time, Money & Resources.

We sincerely hope that this article was able to give you some information that will help you in your efforts.

All the best for a great career!

So as the saying goes think wisely and choose well before jumping into any conclusion.

“Keep Running Towards your Goal … You will reach the destination” ….. Leo Tolstoy

Here are some valuable tips from some of the successful dentists from all over the world

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To be a professional certified dentist one needs to dedicate years for learning the craft and graduate as a dentist. It again takes some additional years in fine tuning your skills as a dentist. You also need to regularly attend CDE programs to stay updated with the latest developments in dental instruments and treatment modalities.

We periodically update this article when any new information is available. The information here is subjected to change depending on the changes to rules and regulations. It is just meant to give you some initial ideas regarding career options after BDS for Indian Dental Students. But all the students are advised to gather more information on their preferred choices from the official sites and embassy of foreign countries before proceeding further. Students are also warned – never to pay any unknown 3rd party claiming to get you job or placements directly or using shortcut methods.

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