About Dentist Career

I want to get the details about the career of Dentist? Also tell me the scope and the opportunities for Dentist?

[Pathak]

A dentist especially takes care of problems affecting the teeth. This profession deals with the inspection and treatment of teeth, gums and other parts of the oral cavity.

This career profile is changing rapidly, creating many opportunities and challenges for job seekers.

With an increasing awareness of oral health and the introduction of new fields like oral pathology, periodontics and orthodontics have all enhanced the scope in this field.

Some of the wide ranges of employment opportunities available for dentists are as follows:

Dental departments of government or private hospitals
Nursing homes, dental clinics and health departments
Teaching departments in dental colleges
Medical insurance firms
Researcher or adviser in a pharmaceutical or a dental care company
Armed forces
State services
Indian Railways

Dental surgeons can earn a good amount through their own practice.

In government hospitals, a newly trained dentist could begin around Rs 6,000 a month (including allowances), while in private hospitals it could be slightly less.

Post-graduate degree holders can expect to start on from Rs 7,000 upwards.

The consultation charges could start from Rs 250 upwards for cosmetic filling or routine check-up. These can be as high as Rs 40,000 to Rs 50,000 depending upon the nature of the dental problem.

A well established dentist can make around Rs 30,000 to Rs 1,00,000 or more per month.