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Most of the above universities serve Indian food, which costs around 600 USD to 700 USD for 10 months.

Some Useful Websites

WHO – World Health Organisation www.libdoc.who.int/publications/wdms

MoE – Ministry of Educationwww.moe.edu.cn/english/lis

IMED – International Medicine Education Directory    www. Imed.ecfmg.org

Universities in China www.china.org.cn

MCI – Medical Council of India www.mci.org

They also perform corrective surgery on gums and supporting bones to treat gum diseases. Dentists extract teeth and make models and measurements for dentures to replace missing teeth.

They provide instruction on diet, brushing, flossing, the use of fluorides, and other aspects of dental care. Dentists are also instrumental in the early detection and treatment of oral cancer and systemic infections. They often provide services to school and community Health programmes, and understand the importance of providing care to disadvantaged populations.

Secondly, dentistry is a unique and personally rewarding career with many of these skilled professional lead a balanced lifestyle, personally and professionally.

Thirdly, dentistry affords the opportunity to be one’s one boss and own a dental practice. As independent entrepreneurs, dentists set and maintain their own regular hours. Many opportunities in dentistry allow you to be your own boss.

Lastly, it has very good earning potential. The dentist population ratio is 1 : 20,000 today, demonstrating the demand for dentists. Like anywhere else in the world, urban bias exists in India. Government hospitals and establishments treat 25% to 30% of the population for their dental ailments while the rest seek treatment through private clinics. Career opportunities for women in dentistry are especially favourable. More girls are now entering dental colleges then ever before. They represent more than 60% of students enrolled in dental colleges in Andhra Pradesh.

Above all, dentistry offers status and prestige. Dentists are skilled, conscientious, civic-minded individuals who work with community leaders and other health professionals to promote oral health care.

Different types of Dental Specialties

Most dentists are general practitioners, handling a variety of dental needs. Other dentists practice in any of the nine specialty areas.

1. Orthodontists align teeth by applying pressure to the teeth with braces or retainers.

2. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons operate on the mouth and jaws and perform various types of surgical corrections.

3. Pediatric dentists focus on dentistry for children.

4. Periodontists treat conditions related to gums and bone supporting the teeth.

5.Prosthodontists replace missing teeth with permanent fixtures, such as crowns and bridges, or with removable fixtures such as dentures.

Endodontists perform root canal therapy.

Community dentists promote good dental health and preventing dental diseases within the community.

Oral pathologists diagnose oral diseases through microscopic evaluation of biopsy specimens of patients.

Oral and maxillofacial radiologists diagnose diseases in the head and neck through the use of imaging technologies.

BDS – Bachelor of Dental Surgery

At present, four years plus one year of internship at a dental college is required to graduate and become a general dentist.

Practice.

Dentistry offers stimulating career options. After qualification there are a variety of areas in which you can choose to practice.

Private Practice:

Many dentists work either in solo private practice or in partnership with other dentists. The majority of private practice dents own their own practices.

Academic Dentistry:

An academic dentistry career combines teaching research, community service and patient care.Faculty member work in an intellectually stimulating and exciting academic environment.

Public Health Dentistry:

This career focuses on community setting rather than private practice. Promoting dental health, developing health policy and preventing disease are the major roles of a public health dentist.

Research:

Research offers opportunities to generate new knowledge and be on the cutting edge of scientific discoveries that ultimately impact patient care. Latest research includes lasers in surgery, implants to replace damaged bone and computerized X-ray. A career in research requires an advanced degree or additional training beyond the dental degree.

Hospital dentistry:

Hospital dentists treat patients with medical conditions and disabilities alongside physicians, often in operating rooms and emergency departments. Hospital dentist usually have a strong interest in medicine and collaborative care and have spent a year or more training in a hospital-based setting after dental school.

A Career as a Dental Specialist:

Most dentists today are general practitioners. BDS graduates may pursue the postgraduate course Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) in any one of the nine dental specialties.

1.Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics.

2.Oral and Maxillofacial pathology

3. Oral Medicine & Radiology

4. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

5. Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics

6.Paedodontics

7.Periodontics

8.Prosthodontics including Implantology

9. Preventive and Community Dentistry.

In addition to five year of dental college, three additional years of dental specialty education are required.