Hi there … How u doing ?

My self Dr.Deb .
Your friendly neighborhood dentist & the reclusive editor at Dentalorg.Com

Umm … As it goes am still a student. Doing my MDS getting my daily dose of kicks and bumps from the college. Today specially was very tough … Or you can say epic with epic proportion of good old college dose … Phew !!!

I started my journey in dentistry in the year 2004. Fresh out of 12th and raring to make a place in this world. All pumped up and ready to fight for my turf in this big world.

When you are eighteen, just out of school,fresh in to a professional college … there are a millions of hopes and dreams in heart.

Simply put, most of us are just shielded from all the hard ships of life by our parents till now. And in dental college we are finally exposed to many aspects of life that shape us emotionally.

BDS it self was a roller coaster ride. It starts slowly. And starts getting faster n faster. We make friends, have our share of fights, some fall in love, gather in canteen after college. Then there are exams, clinical quotas, assignments … list is endless.

Of many such instances, I can confess few things that makes my lips smile on thinking

Faking signatures on records & oral path records. He he … I know it’s not a correct thing to do , but all of us have done it at some point. And I can still remember the chill I felt on my back when I was showing my OP record to mam and I had forged 5 signs. Perfect foolishness. But escaped. Lol … Not a correct thing but some how it has become a fond memory.

Most common nostalgic moments for any BDS student :

•Finishing anatomy slides and then oral path slides.

•Making drugs in mortar & pestle

•Running around to finish the preclinical quotas, teeth setting … Phew and that too in summer.

•Final year hopping to all departments to complete the work in all the 7 departments.

•Fighting with friends for instruments,cases.

•Taking part in college annual functions, sports, dance, fashion show & my personal favorite live music shows.

And so many more moments. Moments that seemed trivial that time but as time passes they become memories.

Frankly speaking days of BDS are fast and create lot of happy memories. All of us pick some hobbies during that time. I took to guitar and web designing.

The honeymoon gets disturbed usually in the last phase of internship. That’s the time when we see our friends who are in the engineering stream getting campus placements with a starting package of 30 K. And that’s the time many of us are working in a seniors clinic for a sum of 1000 bucks. And that’s the time we start getting tension for our future. That sense of urgency comes. What’s next ? How many more years before a stable job.

I think that’s the time, around when many of us start saying ” BDS KARKE PHANS GAYA ” Every thing just starts looking negative.

But fact is every problem has a solution.If your problem is “What after BDS” ?Then you can see this article WHAT AFTER BDS ?

Any ways there is no reason to get disheartened. Talk with people you are close to. After discussions with parents some solution will come out . For example I decided to prepare for MDS exams , few of my other friends joined pharm companies, some started preparing for civil service exams. Luckily for me and my set of friends things fell in place. I got through MDS exams. Two of my friends have moved ahead in the company management. The one who prepared for state civil service got through exams and now is class I income tax officer.

So things always work out for career in some way. As for me I started my MDS session and believe me it’s not even half fun as BDS days.

Thing to understand here is that … In all the years of studying dentistry BDS & MDS we should not start thinking dentistry as life itself. Life is about so much more. It’s a journey with so much more to do.

Been a journey from BDS to MDS. And am thankful to God for all the opportunities & experience. Now am in the final year of my MDS … Fighting through case quotas, seminars , big heart break , pain , making music . And life rolls on.

I know it’s a random abstract piece of article. And here am not telling you how you should prepare for exams or how you should study. Every body has their own way. I just want to say , if you consider life as a whole , then BDS / MDS is just a small part of it. Explore the life in all aspects. Don’t worry too much about exams, MDS, dental career etc . Just move with the flow. Fill your heart with all the love and respect for every one and every body in your life . Thank god for all you have and also for all that you are going to have. Say thanks for the special people who have given you love and time, even if they are not in your life anymore. Acceptance, love, understanding will bring peace. And then you can set forth for the journey of life and god bless all.

I guess I should get back to my books … Mind moves to some one special who has gone far … Heart pains … But have things to do …

And all my dental friends & students, please stop worrying too much about dentistry, MDS, exams, NEET… There’s lot more to life. Just believe that God will shower with all the happiness.

Well it’s time for me to get back to my study desk. Back to reading Carranza :/

And my dear friends ” Hakuna Matata” …

This article will give you a complete idea about all the behind the scene things about NEET.

A must read for any Socially thinking n understanding dental student.

Do give your comments after u finish reading.

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The marriage of NEET & Deemed Private Colleges
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“THE TRUTH BEHIND THE TRUTH”

NEET interim judgement was given yesterday. Before starting the main article here’s a summary of what the Supreme Court said :

SUPREME COURT 2013 : INTERIM ORDERS :

3. All minority institutions and private deemed universities can conduct their own exams for this year.

Now coming to the main article …

Got to hear this from many sources …

A total of approx 1000 crores were exchanged to give the NEET JUDGEMENT in favour of Deemed Medical & Dental universities for admissions in to PG/MDS courses.

” Na baap bada na Bahiya … The whole thing is that Sabse bada rupiya … ”

But can we blame the colleges ???

We can’t blame the colleges completely. As a student you must be aware of all the inside things & read on this article with an open mind to realize the truth behind the truth. It does cost a fortune to run the colleges. And colleges are never owned by a single person. Many rich people come together ( some with intention to give back to society & some with the intention to invest the excess cash they have) & pool the money in the name of a trust , gather all the necessary approvals , lands & finally make a college.

Then they wait for the college to be viable financially. It does take a lot of time & patience.

And finally when the college makes a name and it becomes financially viable after the passing out of 2 to 3 batches … Then it’s the time to take their share of profit every year or month depending on how much each one has invested.

So NEET in real sense was an obstacle in the way. And it took lot of money obviously for the colleges to get the favourable judgement.

How NEET will affect the colleges ??? !!!

NEET means that the High cost PG colleges will lose the control over their seats. They won’t be in control anymore as to who should get the admission.

That control over the PG/MDS seats admission is the main point of power !

How so !!!! ???

India is a country of exponentially increasing population. Around 40 % of the population is in the age group of 20 to 35 years – the youth who are actively fighting to make a career and higher studies in the Indian society. There is a mad rush in all the education streams.

And especially if you are a dental or medical student this mad rush is further enhanced because of higher number of dental graduates and less than 1/4 th of MDS seats.

So in a such a situation the CONTROL the deemed colleges have over their seats is so crucial. Students are so desperate to get a seat that many parents willingly or unwillingly agree to pay huge sums of Money to secure a MDS seat for their child. Please note this money that the parents pay , is not a waste money. This is the money that goes in to paying for all the modern equipments, salary to all the top n famous staffs , all sorts of govt charges n bills & finally the percentage of profit to all the investors. You see it’s not easy running the college.

NEET was targeting this control that the colleges have. If the colleges lose this control then they are in a position to lose crores of money that is in some way essential for the survival of the college. So, NEET in a way is going to become a block for the PROFITABILITY , SURVIVABILITY & FEASIBILITY of all the high maintainable Deemed Private Colleges.

At the same time many students who can’t afford to pay so much and completely rely on their entrance exam merit to get a MDS seat end up feeling cheated. They get frustrated with the system and feel money is being given preference over talent.

If u have read with utmost understanding till now …

Then whom to blame for all this situation ?

Can there ever be a marriage between NEET and Pg exams / seats ?

One point is clear … we can’t blame the students, whether management or entrance aspirants. Both are just trying to find a way and survive this mad race and fighting.

So who should be responsible ? Of course the govt. Higher education is a matter of national development and the right of all the students. Govt from long back should have taken care of proper distribution and regulation of seats n funds between all colleges ( govt n private) . Some times it’s just acting too late.

NEET is an attempt by the govt to control the things , but it’s a very late approach.

Frankly speaking right now govt is not in a position to apply NEET forcefully , as the situation is no more simple. Many colleges all over India are now involved in the system & govt. won’t find it easy to simply force the NEET at this point of time .

And all this just adds to the tension of already tensed students. In fact students are no more students … They are like gladiators now fighting for their life. All these confusion could have been avoided by the govt. if proper thinking was given to it long time back.

1. NEET-PG 2012 results can be declared

2. Entrances conducted by all private colleges , deemed universities can be declared

3. FInal Verdict of NEET-PG 2012 will be given only on JULY 4 , 2013

Implications

1. NEET-PG 2012 results will be considered as ALL INDIA results

2. TNPGMEE results will be released shortly. 50 % of Tamil Nadu quota seats will be filled throught TNPGMEE

3. All minority institutions and private deemed universities can conduct their own exams for this year.

So , what we can conclude from this interim judgement is that all the deemed universities can go on with their own exams this year. That means all the students who have most probably paid some money for the management seats will consider themselves safe.

Please note , the ruling clearly mentions minority and deemed colleges. But if a college is private but not deemed ( still under state medical board ) ; status for that is not clear yet.

And this is an interim judgement. Final judgement on 4th of July. But doesn’t seem there will be much difference in the final judgement.

Dentalorg.com ( A Dental Portal For Indian Students)

Read the 1st article on Army Dental Corps Selection Interview here

http://www.dentalorg.com/tips-to-face-the-ssb-interview.html

Army is a prestigious institution to join. At the same time it provides lucrative pay & perks , an adventurous life style . Its the perfect combo of money , action & respect .

Welcome to the 2nd article discussing and giving you points on How To Face Personal Interview for joining Army Dental Corps .

Appearance makes the man. You should dress up for the occasion.

Most of the time you will be asked to attend the Interview in the attendance of seasoned army officers , who will be observing every thing about you . So a good , neat and tidy appearance just before you enter the interview room is a must . The thing with a neat appearance is it exhibits that you are organized.  It is better for you to keep a small pocket Comb and a neat and clean Handkerchief. Freshen up yourself before you set foot in the interviewers room. Your warm smile, excellent etiquette and a firm handshake will be starting point.

As we have brought out earlier, RAPID Fire questions are the order of the time .

It means you will be asked to answer a number of questions after listening to them just once. Please listen to the question carefully. If you have not understood the question then ask for the clarification. Try and answer the questions in the same sequence as put forth to you. Since the distance between you and the interviewing officer would be about 6 feet, you are expected to talk in a loud and clear voice. Take your time think and answer questions.

DO NOT TELL A LIE. DO NOT BLUFF. DO NOT SOUND POMPOUS OR OVERTLY ARROGANT . You will be caught.

Interviewing Officers are usually hold the Rank of Colonel or its higher rank in Army or equivalent ranks in Navy/Air Force.Here are some of the tips which you will find it useful while facing the Interviewing officer :

a) Be tidy and well dressed. Wear simple clothes but well fitting clothes.Do not wear jewellery.

b)On entering the room wish the panel and do what they say.

c) Do not get over anxious. A minor degree of nervousness is expected from everyone.

d) Be Yourself.

e) Be polite and use words like “Please”, “Sir”, Do not sound egoistic.

f) Be natural and never convey extravagant ideas like ” I would die for my country” or ” The best profession is the Defense Forces “.

g) Do not lie or beat around the bush. If you are not sure of the answer say that you do not know. You are not going to be penalized for say it.

h) Be brief, loud and clear.
i) The major questions like Why do you want to join the Army/Navy/Air Force?. There are no perfect answer to this question. While answering it try to convey 4 or 5 facts such as:

i. Defence services offers a Challenge to a young person
ii. Merit is given due recognition in the Forces.
iii. I will get an opportunity to learn and experience the latest technological inventions.
iv. I like an out door life rather than a 10 to 5 desk job.
v. I will get an opportunity to mingle with all sorts of people and persons from different parts of the country.
vi. In my opinion the Uniformed forces offers reasonable pay and perks
vii. One of the most respected professions in Indian is that of a soldier.

j) Be truthful in stating your hobbies. be prepared to answer questions about it.
k) High light your achievement in sports, NCC and other extra curricular activities.
l) Current affairs be a regular reader of magazines and news paper.
m) When a situation is given to you think and answer be very specific and answer in the most practical way.
n) Thanks the Officer for his time before you leave the room.

Wish u all the very best to achieve the prestigious ranks in Indian Armed Forces …

 (BACHELOR OF DENTAL SURGERY (B.D.S)

Old Question papers of B.D.S

Written by Deb

Saturday, 21 August 2010 13:56

First Year B.D.S. Degree Examination, April 2009  1. Paper – I : HUMAN ANATOMY 2. Paper – II : HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY, BIOCHEMISTRY, NUTRITION AND DIETETICS 3. Paper – III : DENTAL MATERIALS Second Year B.D.S Examination, May 2009   1. Paper – III : ORAL ANATOMY, HISTOLOGY AND PHYSIOLOGY 2. GENERAL DENTAL PHARMACOLOGY AND THERAPEUTICS 3. Paper – II: GENERAL PATHOLOGY AND MICROBIOLOGY Second Year BDS Degree Examination, October 2009   1. Branch aper – III: Oral Anatomy Histology and Physiology 2. Branch : General Dental Pharmacology and Therapeutics 3. Branch : General Pharmacology and Microbiology Third Year B.D.S. Degree Examination, April 2009   1. Part – II : GENERAL SURGERY (Revised Scheme) 2. ORAL PATHOLOGY, MICROBIOLOGY AND FORENSIC MEDICINE First Year B.D.S Degree Examination, September 2009   1. Branch : (Prior to 2008 admns.) Paper-I: Human Anatomy 2. Branch : (Old Scheme) Paper-II: Human Physiology, Biochemistry, Nutrition and Dietetics 3. Branch : (Prior to 2008 admns.) Paper-III: Dental Materials 4. Branch : (2008 admn.)(New Scheme) General Human Anatomy Including Embryology and Histology 5. Branch : (2008 admns.) Physiology General Human Physiology and Bio-Chemistry, Nutrition and Dietetics 6. Branch : (2008 admn.) Human Oral Anatomy, Including Embryology and Dental Anatomy, Oral Histology and Oral Biology Third Year B.D.S. Degree Examination, December 2009   1. Branch : GENERAL MEDICINE 2. Branch : Part – II : GENERAL SURGERY 3. Branch : ORAL PATHOLOGY, MICROBIOLOGY AND FORENSIC MEDICINE 4. Branch : (Revised Scheme) (Part – II) COMMUNITY DENTISTRY

N.B : Some Links may not work … Sorry for the issue .  

Helllos

Well.. I am Back again. Your own Dr.Suresh Shenvi

It has been exactly 5 years since I was  reading in  KLE Dental college reading room.  Life is sooo different now. Working as staff in the same institute makes you realize that time has changed so much. Students haveBIG BRAINS BUT NOT THE BIG DREAMS. Just kidding !

A good author always finds many critics.  I am sure many wont like these advises.You all should know that THIS IS SPECIFICALLY MADE FOR INTERNS DONT HAVE MUCH IDEA AND END UP WASTING THEIR PRECIOUS 10 months for JUST NOTHING. My ultimate aim has been to inspire those who always hoped it as a dream. And those sincerely attend the internship , do find less time for preparation and not much guidance from anyone. Well.. this gonna help you a lot big time .. For those who have whole day or taking a break of year will also  benefited from it. You can always modify it . You all are smart enough. I have no doubt in that

THE FIRST STEP- THE START 

The more time you waste in taking the first step.. the more chances that you going to loose the battle.

I have divided the next 10 months and have tried to allot time for each subject so that it gives you a clear vision and a goal. The time table has been framed keeping in mind of  the brain of an average student and the brilliant one.. And I hope this helps you.So here it goes.. APRIL to JANUARY  AND YOUR TIME STARTS NOW

All the seven steps for MDS preparation continues in the next page …

Don’t worry ! The processes to practice as dentist or doing higher post graduate studies in Singapore is much more simpler and relatively cheaper compared to USA & European countries . So lets start our journey to Singapore as a dentist : )

Register as a dentist

The dental register is divided into a Full Registration, Conditional Registration and Temporary Registration. This division will allow for restrictions on the practice of dentistry in respect of each sub-register to be drawn up, proportionate to the qualifications and experience of the dentist in that sub-register, in the interest of safeguarding dental standards and public safety.

Types of Dental Registration :

• Full Registration
• Conditional Registration
• Temporary Registration

Full Registration ( for students who have studied dental graduation in Singapore )

To be eligible to practice as a dentist in singapore You must have a Dental Degree that is approved by the  Singapore Dental Council .

Now for the degree to be approved by the Singapore Dental Council , you need to have a dental degree from a dental college in Singapore or from a foreign dental college  whose degree  is approved by the Singapore dental council .

 So , If you are a student with dental graduation degree outside singapore then click below to see the complete list of foreign colleges with dental degree approved in singapore :

LIST OF REGISTRABLE BASIC DENTAL QUALIFICATIONS

From the list its is clear that students , who have a dental degree from countries like  Australia , Canada , Hong Kong , New Zealand , Ire Land , United Kingdom  are eligible for conditional registration .

Details about CONDITIONAL REGISTRATION :

Conditional Registration

Temporary Registration

Now , if you are a student with a dental degree from a college not listed in the list given above ( India , Pakistan , Bangladesh etc ) then you will need to appear for the qualifying exam and clear it .

For many Indian & Asian students who have finished their Dental Graduation , going abroad to countries like USA & CANADA and settling there as a  professional dentist , is a big dream .

ITS ALL ABOUT MONEY : ) … SHOW ME THE MONEY : ) 

But before venturing in to any such journey a clear cut & definite idea about all the rules , regulations and finances is very necessary . If one enters such a venture without proper planning & resources , it can cause lot of tensions .

One of the main information that a candidate needs to know is …

HOW MUCH IT COSTS TO SETTLE IN USA & CANADA AS A DENTIST 

So your friendly neighborhood Dr.Deb have gathered some information in this regard . Please note that all these are collected informations and the actual costs might vary . The datas are just an estimation that past students have given . For the exact costs that do keep varying as per the changes in currency , do contact the embassy of your country . The estimations given here are in terms of INDIAN RUPEES . Please estimate the values as per the currency of your country .

1) Dentistry in USA:

1)    You need your BDS or MDS degree

2)    Please have a Visa or Mastercard International Credit Card by this stage, otherwise you are just delaying your long application process by going to banks and wasting your time unnecessarily. Many universities and ADA accepts only Credit card. So, have one as soon as possible.

3)    At this stage, you need to get your Transcript Evaluation done. The cost of evaluation is either USD 150 depending upon your current status and aggregate in four years of dentistry program in India.

*DENTAL DEGREE A notarized copy of the foreign dental degree of the applicant must be submitted directly to the Desired college office. If in a language other than English the dental degree must be accompanied by a notarized translation from a bonafied U.S. translator.

* OFFICIAL COURSE-BY-COURSE DENTAL SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT EVALUATION Only an originalEducational Credential Evaluators (ECE) course-by-course evaluation of the applicant’s dental school transcript will be accepted. Please make sure the document submitted is “Course-by Course Evaluation” and is issued directly to the to the desired college office from ECE. A minimum U.S. GPA of 2.5 or above is required of all applicants.

4)     You need to take your National Dental Board Examination (NBDE) Part 1 examination. This examination is conducted throughout the year across various centers in USA/Canada and costs $345. This exam in fully computerized and contains 400 MCQ’s with no negative marking.

For admissions, one needs greater than 85 percentile score. The more the score, the better it is.

5)     Obtaining US Visa is the biggest hurdle in your American dreams. Initially you will go on a Visitors Visa (B1/B2) visa to USA. The cost of this visa is Rs 9000 at this moment.

6)     Other thing you need to take is TOEFL iBT (costing US $170). Remember, TOEFL scores are valid for 2 years time while NBDE scores have 5 years validity. One should score 100 and above in TOEFL iBt as this would make you eligibile for all universities.

7)     Now if you have scored well in Part 1 and TOEFL iBT, you are ready for applications to various universities. The admissions are dependent upon a number of variables:

a)   NBDE Part 1 score

b)   TOEFL iBT score

c)    GPA (Grade Point Average)

d)   3 Letters of Recommendation

e)    A solid and professional Career Statement or Statement of Purpose

f)    Original Transcripts signed by Dean/Principal of your college/university

g)   Application submission

h)   Personal Interviews

i)     Resume

J)     Paper/Poster presentation

8)     Typically, yearly expenses are in the range of US $ 90,000 to 100,000 dollar.

Then, if you get admitted to DDS/DMD program, you will need a co-signer (can be a relative or a friend) who is either a US citizen or Green card holder for your Student loan.

Loans are very easy and long term like 15-20 years. The loan amount even covers your living expenses and if you have a spouse and children, they cover even that.  So, a two year program will cost in INR 80 lacs to 95 lacs. The expenses covered includes all Tuition fees; Health insurance; Dental instruments/material expenses; laptop and its software charges; all lodging and boarding expenses including meals. No payments are required while you are in school. There is no prepayment penalty.

Repayment begins 6-9 months after you leave school, or when you get a job. You can have multiple co-signer’s also for a loan.

9)    DENTISTS and SPECIALIST DOCTORS remain the most lucrative and best salaried profession.

10)    On an average, a DDS graduate starting salary range from $ 120,000  to $ 1,40,000.  As per ADA figures, annual average salary of a dentist across USA in 2006 was in excess on $300,000.

11)    In 2005, 5 % Americans had an annual salary in excess of one lakh dollar or more. So, when you start your career in USA as a dentist, you straightaway belong to upper 5 % income group bracket in USA. That is a big reward you get for all pains and hardships associated with being a dentist.

12)    Above all, US has a stable work permit in form of H1B followed by Green Card, and then US citizenship.

NOW THAT YOU HAVE BASIC IDEA ON THE FINANCE ASPECT , DO READ THE OTHER RELATED ARTICLES PROVIDING YOU VALUABLE INFOS . And remember always refer the USA / CANADIAN embassy of your country for the most UPDATED infos . Never pay any money to any third party who promises a smooth & cheaper procedure . Always stick to the rules .

http://www.dentalorg.com/bds-nbde-dds-20-steps-to-dds-the-american-dream.html

http://www.dentalorg.com/seven-steps-to-usa-after-bds-nbde-dds.html

http://www.dentalorg.com/national-board-dental-examination-nbde-part-i.html

http://www.dentalorg.com/usa-national-board-dental-examination-nbde-part-2.html

For Financial details regarding CANADA read these two articles

http://www.dentalorg.com/dentistry-in-canada-after-bds-1.html

http://www.dentalorg.com/dentistry-in-canada-after-bds-2.html

Download the Question Paper & Revise it . Very helpful for the entrance exam .