The dentist assumes an important position in the health-care system because he alone can diagnose, intercept, treat, cure or prevent any disease or abnormality of the oral cavity. The primary job of dentist is to educate and motivate the patients to maintain oral hygiene because most of the dental & periodontal diseases are caused by poor oral hygiene.
Course
Area
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BDS
Eligibilty
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A Bachelor degree in the dentistry(BDS) is must to practice dentistry. Students who have passed or appeared for their senior secondary examination with PCB(Physics,Chemistry,Biology) are eligible to sit in the competitive exams for the degree course in the dental science.
Future Prospectus
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A dentist can work in the government hospitals, armed forces, private hospitals and nursing homes, dental colleges. They can start their own practice
