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Diagnose and treat oral health. 4-year BDS + 1-year internship; lower NEET cutoff than MBBS.
Dentists do everything from routine cleanings + fillings to root canals, extractions, orthodontics, implants. Most dentists run private practices (own or partner clinic); some specialise via MDS (3 more years) into ortho, prosth, oral surgery, etc.
2 viable paths.
Class 12 (PCB) → NEET UG → BDS
4-year BDS + 1-year internship. NEET cutoff lower than MBBS — easier entry.
BDS → MDS (NEET PG)
3-year MDS for orthodontics, oral surgery, prosthodontics etc.
Wide bands — real salary depends on city, employer, performance. Pick the midpoint for planning.
Salaried at private clinics; junior consultant at tier-1 hospitals.
Hugely variable; tier-2/3 city clinic can be lower; metro practice with referrals higher.
Specialist orthodontist or implantologist in metro can clear ₹50L easily.
Salaried → Junior partner → Own clinic → Multi-clinic owner. Specialist MDS opens premium pricing.
Top employers (informational, not endorsement)
Pros
Cons
Mixed. Urban demand strong but BDS seats expanded faster than market. Specialists + tier-1 city practices remain attractive.
Doctor (MBBS)
Diagnose and treat patients. The most-respected, most-arduous professional path in India.
Physiotherapist (BPT/MPT)
Rehabilitation + injury recovery. Hospital, sports, home-visit, own practice routes.