FAQs:
Q: What is an Dentist vs. an Orthodontist?
A: A dentist is a certified doctor trained to work on general conditions related to oral health. This can include plaque removal, root canals, bridges, and fillings. Dentists are highly skilled at a variety of tasks related to keeping your mouth healthy.
An orthodontist is a dentist who in addition to dental school has completed a two-to-three year post-doctoral residency in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics. Orthodontists complete training in how to correct jaw abnormalities, straighten teeth, and give you the perfect smile.
Q: What is purpose of this course?
A: The discipline is concerned with the study and treatment of malocclusions, i.e., improper bites, which might be caused due to disproportionate jaw relationships, teeth irregularity, or both.
2- Have acritical mind for reading and understanding scientific literature and manufacturer's advertising claims.
3- Have an aptitude for independent research and an interest in practicing innovative treatment protocols.
Q: Q: What is the admission process?
A: interested eligible candidates are offered admission to the course in India mostly on the basis of a relevant entrance test. Often subsequently, two additional rounds of Group Discussion and Personal Interview are held as part of the counseling procedure, wherein the candidate’s general aptitude for the course is examined. A merit list is then released, allotting available seats to qualifying candidates.
Q: Q: Which are top Entrances?
A: Listed here are some such major entrance exams held in the country:
1- All India Postgraduate Dental Entrance Examination (AIPGDEE): It is a national level entrance examination conducted by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi.
2- NEET MDS: This eligibility cum entrance exam serves as a basis of admission to the course. The exam is conducted by NBE and serves as a gateway for admission to most of the State Dental colleges, private universities, deemed universities and private dental colleges
Q: What are the top Colleges?
A: There are few top colleges offering this course,Some are lited below:
1- Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences
2- Manipal University
3- PDM UNIVERSITY
4- Sharda University
5- Paravara Institute of Medical Sciences
6- Ramaiah University
Q: Which are top recruiters?
A: The top recruiters of the these doctors are:
1- Apollo Hospital
2- Ganga Hospital
3- UPSC
4- AIIMS
5- AMRI Hospitals
Q: What are the career prospects in this field?
A: Successful postgraduates of the course may pursue private practice, or work in professional capacities such as Professor, Dental Assistant, Hygienist, Surgeon, Oral Pathologist, Public Health Specialist, etc. Employment opportunities also exist in railways, Armed Forces, research fields, and private and public organizations. Postgraduates interested in pursuing higher studies in the discipline may go for Ph.D. or M. Phil. in the subject.
Q: What is the duration of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics?
A: The duration of the course is 3 years
Q: What is the average salary of an employee in Dentistry?
A: The average salary is around 3.5 - 4 lakhs per year.
