Career In Dentistry

Hello sir, here I’m looking option after graduation in Dentistry? What are the career options present for Dentistry candidates? Please suggest me career in Dentistry?

[Kiran Chandar]

Dentistry provides dental education. A dental education opens up a world of professional opportunities.

In addition to private practice, today's dental school graduates can choose to work in hospital emergency rooms, conduct advanced laboratory research, teach future dentists or even travel the world with international health and relief organizations.

Types of career in dental course:
Dentists
Dentists, general
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons
Orthodontists
Prosthodontists
Dentists, all other specialists

Dentists typically do the following:

Remove decay from teeth and fill cavities
Repair cracked or fractured teeth and remove teeth
Straighten teeth to correct bite issues
Place sealants or whitening agents on teeth
Administer anesthetics to keep patients from feeling pain during procedures
Write prescriptions for antibiotics or other medications
Examine x rays of teeth, gums, the jaw, and nearby areas for problems
Make models and measurements for dental appliances, such as dentures, to fit patients
Teach patients about diet, flossing, use of fluoride, and other aspects of dental care

Career in Dentistry:

Private Practice
Academic Dentistry
Public Health Dentistry
Research
RInternational Health Care
Hospital dentistry

Top companies:

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