FAQ's
Q: Which are the good colleges to pursue PG in Community Dentistry?
A: Some of the top good colleges are mentioned below:
- Maharishi Markandeshwar University
- Tamil Nadu Government Dental College
- Government Dental College and Research Institute
- HP Government Dental College and Hospital
- Oxford Dental College
- Pacific Dental College and Hospital
Q: What is Community Dentistry?
A: Community Dentistry pertains is the study of oral or dental health problems of a group of people or community of people living in the same geographical area. Students are taught on an advanced level about the legal and social aspects of dentistry, the conduct of seminars, dental camps, etc., as also biostatistics
Q: What is the starting salary in a career in Community Dentistry?
A: The average starting salary is around 3.5 to 4 Lakhs per annum
Q: What is the minimum qualification required for an M.Sc Degree in Community Dentistry?
A: The minimum qualification is mentioned below:
- The student should have completed his/her BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)degree recognized by the Dental Council of India with a minimum aggregate score of 55%.
- Some colleges offer admission through the entrance exam selection process
Q: What are the top entrances for a degree in Community Dentistry?
A: The top entrances are mentioned below:
Q: Who are the top recruiters in the field of Community Dentistry?
A: Some of the top recruiters are mentioned below:
- Fortis Healthcare
- MAX Healthcare
- Care Hospitals
- Indian Council of Medical Research
- Apollo Hospitals
Q: What is the top career scope in the field of Community Dentistry?
A: The popular career/job profiles are mentioned below:
- Community Counsellor
- Community Program Manager
- Family Physician
Q: What is the Admission Process for Community Dentistry?
A: The process of admission to the course may vary across institutes. Some institutes conduct their own entrance exams for admission, while some select students on the basis of their score at the level of graduation, completed from a recognized college/university.
Most colleges/universities in India base their criterion of selection on the candidate’s performance in a relevant national-level entrance exam.
Q: What is the duration of a course in M.D.S. Community Dentistry?
A: The duration of the course is 3 years
Q: Can I get direct admission into a course in Community Dentistry?
A: There are institutes where there is direct admission which is based on the candidate's performance at the entrance exam. But there are also some institutions or universities that provide direct admission on merit basis.