Jobs & career outcomes
Career Options After BDS Course
With the ongoing expansion of the medical field in India, the career opportunities for students across several medical sectors have also increased in the past years. The importance of professional Dentistry and oral health is constantly imposed from a young age, to promote Oral Hygiene and overall well-being of individuals. Therefore, with rapid changes in lifestyles due to the modernization, the need for BDS Course Graduates have also increased.
While there are a number of good colleges and universities that offer placement opportunities in private hospitals and dental healthcare centres, there'sa wide array of career opportunities for Dentists in government hospitals and other government departments as well. Moreover, these job opportunities are also available after pursuing an MDS course. The following is a discussion about the top employment areas and job profiles that students can explore:
BDS Employment Areas
Some common areas of employment for BDS Course graduates are mentioned below:
Private Practice
Hospitals
Dental Products Manufacturers
Dental Clinics
Pharmaceutical Companies
Dental Equipment Manufacturers
Educational Institutes
Research Institutes
Top Job Profiles for BDS Course Graduates
BDS Job opportunities are widespread in India, as well as abroad. Dentistry is considered one of the highest paying professions in the world. Therefore, after completing a BDS course, students can find a number of good job opportunities in both private and public employment sectors. Additionally, BDS course graduates are also offered lucrative salary packages. Some of the top BDS job profiles are mentioned below for reference:
Private Practitioner
Dental Lab Technician/ Ceramist
Medical Representative/ Sales Representative
Dental Surgeon
Professor
Oral Pathologist
Public Health Specialist
Dental Assistant
Consultant
Dental Hygienist