Dentistry is a much-liked course in the Science stream. It is not only hard to get into but also requires much effort to complete. After five years of grueling work in college and internship, individuals are usually prepped and primed to work as dentists in a hospital. However, what if we were to say that there are many more options to explore?
BDS colleges in India like Mansarovar Dental College, Bhopal have thousands of students taking admission to their college every year. At graduation, these students go on to pursue a variety of jobs. Let us understand a few of these jobs.
The first and most obvious choice to pursue after a dentistry degree from an MDS college in MP is to work as a Dentist. Here, the word dentist does not include the specializations of dentistry that the individual chooses. However, generally, they would work on treating dental issues of the teeth and mouth. One can work as a dentist after four years of bachelor’s and master’s degrees. The dentist will do more than correct surface-level issues. They will collect x-rays and remove cavities, put sealants, and more. In India, private and public dentist salary is quite different but on average around INR 3,07,802 LPA.
In simple terms, the Dental Hygienist works on cleaning the mouth and teeth of patients. At the same time, they will also look for signs of diseases or damage and refer them to a dentist for treatment. Some range of duties they provide are scaling, whitening, removing plaque, etc. This is a highly in-demand job profile as more and more are getting cosmetic procedures done today. While performing the above-written duties, they will also educate the patients on how to take better care of their teeth through flossing, brushing, and dieting. Their salaries are around INR 2,50,252 LPA.
Dental Therapists are professionals who combine both the practices of dental care and therapy to treat their patients. The exact spectrum of duties that a Dental Therapist does will depend on the level of education and degrees they have. Usually, they have a diploma or a degree in dental therapy. All the general duties of a dentist like diagnosing issues of the teeth and mouth, check-ups, cleaning up, putting in implants, etc. Although a newer job profile in India, it is still quite well paid. Reports online state that this profile brings in average salaries of INR 7,989,59 LPA.
Blogging is one career choice that can be pursued along with a full-time job. For candidates who enjoy talking to people and educating them about dental practices, this is the perfect job for them. Starting a blog in any chosen niche or topic is easy. Thereafter, all one has to do is fill up the blog with meaningful and informational articles. The choice of topics one can possibly blog about is quite vast. It is easy to reach a wide audience with blogs. One can also sell merchandise or connect with possible patients through the blog. Payment from the blogs is in the form of ad sense and collaborations with brands. When starting out, bloggers can make around INR 2,85,000 LPA.
Another job profile that is a continuation of the previous point is to work as an educator. Individuals can help teach students at one of many dental colleges in Bhopal and India. The entry requirements to work as a professor are quite high. Some require work experience and/or an entrance examination score to accompany them. Many medical college professors are also practicing professionals, meaning they work full-time and also teach. Private and public institute professors have varying salaries that will also depend on their skill set and many other factors. On average, regardless of any factors, the average salary is around INR 16,73,000 LPA for a professor.
As one gains more experience, one of the best ways to impart knowledge and have a passive source of income is to write books. For dentists, the books here would be about their chosen field. If writing is something one is not really confident in, one can even co-write books or have them ghostwritten. The latter is when the writer of the book does not have their name published on the book. Medical books, specifically, books written on the topic of dentistry would do perfectly well in the market. The average salary that a writer can expect to receive regardless of the number of sales is around INR 3,58,623 LPA.
Companies that manufacture medical products such as pharmaceuticals or implants require an expert to sell their products. Preferably, one must have knowledge of the medical field along with strong persuasion and communication abilities. This role will involve approaching hospitals, clinics, and other medical institutes and convincing them to purchase products. Medical Sales Representatives work in the same manner as regular Sales Representatives. On top of the regular monthly salary, they also receive a commission on each sale made. At the end of the year, they are left with annual salaries of around INR 3,00,000 LPA.
Besides working, many students also opt for higher education. In India, the best dental colleges in India offer courses from bachelor’s to doctorate. Higher education means better jobs at higher ranks and more salaries. The admissions process and eligibility criteria for admission for master’s and doctorate degrees are highly selective and require submission of entrance examination scores like the NEET PG. Candidates with doctorate degrees are able to take part in research and development in the field of dentistry contributing to the growth of the field in the country.
One field that is not much known by many dental students is the insurance field. In particular, companies that provide medical insurance hire doctors and dentists for their insurance claims. Any insurance claim is checked by an expert, in this case, a dentist, for validity and fraud. The extent of damage is determined by the dentist and submitted to the insurance company.
Graduating with a BDS or MDS from Mansarovar Dental college and hospital does not mean only working as a Dentist. There are many more career options in fields other than medicine that one must explore. If a job is not on the cards, then there is always the option to enroll in a higher education dentistry degree. Hopefully, the write-up here has been helpful for students to fully explore their options.
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