ORTHODONTICS

BDS Orthodontics course is a undergraduate degree course of 4 years duration with a 1-year mandatory internship. So, the total course duration is 5 years. Orthodontics is an old branch of dentistry. The course covers various aspects of problems, hygiene, surgery, and more related to dental health. BDS is one of the most popular medical courses after MBBS. Bachelor of Dental Surgery is the only professional course of dental surgery in India. The BDS degree is regulated by the Dental Council of India (DCI). Students who want to practice need to get themselves registered under the council. In India, for admission BDS courses, it is mandatory for students to qualify for a 10+2 exam or an equivalent degree with at least 60% from a recognized institute. There is generally only one entrance exam conducted all over India. The entrance exam is named National Eligibility cum Entrance Exam ( NEET ) and is held as a national level exam once a year. After this course, you will have a bright future. If you want even more specialization, you can pursue an MDS Orthodontics course after this course. BDS Orthodontics: Entrance Exams Admission to BDS courses is based on the NEET exam that is conducted on a national level. NEET: The entrance exam is named National Eligibility cum Entrance Exam ( NEET ) and is held as a national level exam once a year. There is generally only one entrance exam conducted all over India. BDS Orthodontics: Job Profiles Here are some of the job profiles that student can explore: * Dentist * Researcher * Lecturer/Professor * Dental Surgeon * Private Practitioner * Dental Lab Technician/Ceramist * Oral Pathologist * Public Health Specialist * Dental Assistant * Dental Hygienist * Medical Representative/Sales Representative BDS Orthodontics: Employment Area * Dental Clinics * Educational Institutions * Dental Product Manufactures * Pharmaceutical Companies * Hospitals