About the Course – Dental Science

Dental Science as a branch of medical science  studies  the oral cavity and the diseases associated with oral tissues. In Dental science, students are taught about the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases of the teeth and the restoration of missing dental structures. There are several medical terms associated with  Dental Science such as dental orthopaedics, dental orthopedics, orthodontia, orthodontics, orthodonture, periodontics etc.

The course provides students with skills and enables them to effectively deliver the full range of primary dental care, including prevention, diagnosis and treatment of oral and dental diseases.

Besides receiving hands-on training, students also receive education on  basic administrative functions, computer skills and dental science. Internships or externships are often required, which provide students with professional experience in dentist offices.

Here are some of the principal objectives of the course:

• To produce graduate dental surgeons
• To supply human resources in the field of dentistry.
• To develop different levels of dental manpower to fulfill the need of the nation
• To provide dental health education to the community to produce oral health awareness among the rural people.
• To practice dentistry with high professional attitude and work ethics.
• To recognize and follow the rules & regulations that govern the dental profession.

Career Prospect

Dentistry is a vocational degree which helps develop the specialist knowledge, technical skills and qualities required to become a dentist. This qualification will qualify you to work in any hospital or dental center. In order to provide effective patient care, you will require  clinical and technical abilities alongside the communication, teamwork and management skills. With a degree in dental Science, one can get wide range of job opportunities. A dentistry degree allows to gain practical experience in reputed hospital .

Career Opportunity

Dental hygienist , Dental technician , Dental therapist , Dental and Orthodontic

Employment Opportunity

Annual earnings of Dentists vary depending on their experience and skills. General dentists (the dentists with lower salaries)  earn about $100,000 per year whereas the top earners in this field  earn up to $190,000 per year depending on their geographic locations, experience and industry. You can also work independently  owning your own business.

Course Available by Providers

The courses are generally provided at Foundation, Diploma, Bachelor (UG) and Master (PG) levels.