BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) Career Opportunities

BDS jobs are usually always high in demand in the country, as well as abroad. Bachelor of Dental Surgery or BDS is a 5 year undergraduate program with a mandatory rotatory internship, imparting knowledge on the practical and theoretical study of dentures, dental problems, and surgery. Being a part of one of the major subjects in the field of medical science, scope of BDS has always been ever-growing in India. As the second most popular course in the country, BDS courses are offered to hundreds of students every year. Therefore, there is no debate that the scope for BDS Jobs in India is significantly vast and diversified. The demand for BDS Job opportunities is equally popular abroad as well. The abundance of BDS career opportunities stems from the high demand for dental surgeons, all over the world. 

BDS job opportunities are widely spread across the country, diversified into different categories to choose from, and differentiated by the salaries offered to junior as well as senior professionals. BDS Jobs are available in both Government and Private sectors. The most common employment areas of BDS jobs include Private Clinics, Educational Institutions, Dental Clinics, Hospitals, Dental Products Manufactures, Pharmaceutical Companies, etc. Some of the common BDS job roles include Private Practitioner, Dental Lab Technician/Ceramist, Medical Representative/Sales Representative, Dental Surgeon, Professor, Oral Pathologist, Public Health Specialist, Dental Assistant, Consultant, Dental Hygienist, etc. The average salary range offered for BDS job roles (with no prior experience) is between INR INR 3 LPA - INR 6 LPA approximately, whereas the highest salary range offered to them (with prior experience) is between INR 6.5 LPA to INR 12 LPA approximately. To know about the details of BDS Job opportunities, find out the information provided below. 

The expected salary in BDS job opportunities is comparatively higher than other fields of medical science. While the primary difference between the BDS job roles offered to an individual mostly rely mostly on the type of employment (Government or Private), there are several other determinants of the same as well. For example, the salary range of a person is not only defined by the employment sector but it is also dependent on factors such as department, location, expertise, skills, and knowledge. Refer to the table mentioned below for the highlights of BDS Jobs:

There are numerous BDS career options in India for candidates wishing to pursue a career in the field of Dental Surgery and Medicine. Apart from opting for BDS job roles, a student after completing their Bachelor in Dental Surgery may also opt for pursuing further studies in the field. The courses offered to students post BDS degree are listed below:

• MDS
• MBA
• MPH
• Diploma Courses
• Fellowship Courses
• Cosmetology Courses

Post completion of BDS degree, a student is exposed to a variety of employment opportunities in different areas, in India as well as abroad. The scope of BDS is constantly expanding in the following areas:

• Dental Clinics/Hospitals
• Manufacture of Dental Equipment
• Teaching at Educational Institutions
• Dental Research
• Medical Writing
• Oral Pathology
• Pharmaceutical Companies
• Research Institutes

Career options after BDS are rewarding with better career growth opportunities and high salary packages. BDS has a good future in India as well as abroad, and thus, the availability of BDS job opportunities in India are mostly determined by the candidate's specialization in the field. With saying that, let's take a look at the wide range of BDS job roles available in the field, along with their average salary:

The list of required skill set for individuals wishing to opt for BDS job roles are listed below:

• Empathy
• Work Under Pressure 
• Interpersonal Skills
• Communication Skills
• Analytical and Critical Thinking
• Attention to Detail 
• Quick Decision-Making
• Time Management
• In-depth Knowledge of the Field
• Management Skills

Students graduating BDS courses from renowned institutes are offered placements at various employment sectors, with better opportunities in terms of career prospects, not only in India but abroad as well. Thus, some of the top recruiting agencies of BDS across the world are mentioned below in the table:

While there are several widespread BDS job opportunities in India, candidates wishing to pursue a career after BDS abroad can do so if they satisfy the eligibility criteria as prescribed by the concerned authorities. Students after completing a BDS degree can work as independent contractors in healthcare sectors, multispecialty hospitals, etc. abroad. Some of the best countries to pursue a career abroad after BDS are: