It is well-known that dentistry is the science that deals with the surgical as well as non-surgical study of the oral cavity and its associated areas. Students who aspire taking up dentistry as a profession, and moving their careers ahead, there might be a query whether to take up a private practice or join the central / state government. Concepts pertaining to oral health and hygiene are much popular these days and either of the choices would definitely seem good. Whatsoever might be the mode of practice, the ultimate goal of a dentist would be to educate his patients regarding safety of the teeth and the oral cavity.
Candidates who are keen on obtaining a position in the central and state government have ample opportunities to consider and apply. Government owned dental departments, hospitals, colleges and other public health care centers hold a good position for the BDS grads with a salary range of Rs. 6,000 for fresh grads and up to Rs. 30,000 and more for the well-experienced. Apart from medicine and medical care, the department of forensics also hold a wide array of opportunities where identification of the deceased occur through bite marks, dental remains, oro-facial structures are analyzed for identification of the victim as well as the suspect, and more.
The pharma and bio-pharma are yet other good options for a dentist to choose from. Organizations that are involved in the manufacture of oral and oral-hygiene based products require dentists at their end for consultation and analysis. Thus clinical research can also be pursued as a part of the dentist’s activity. It not only helps to analyze new developing formulations in the industry, but also helps to save a little income.
On the other hand, for those with a patriotic sense of feeling, the Indian army has a range of career opportunities available, categorized as the “Army Dental Corps”. There is also direct recruitment into the army as well as written tests to be qualified. To obtain a position in the central government, be watchful about the positions posted and take up UPSC for qualifying. Intake in the state occurs by means of the “Staff selection commission” for the respective states. More than mere practice, fresh grads, those with a flair for teaching can also join government colleges as tutors, demonstrators and grow their career ahead.
