Career Prospects

Excellent employment opportunities for dentists are available, in dental departments in hospitals as well as teaching departments in dental colleges. Self-employment is also a promising avenue. 

However, this requires a substantial capital outlay for space, equipment; etc. Also, as a new and relatively unknown dentist might initially attract few, if any patients, it is advisable to gain some experience in a hospital or polyclinic before venturing out on one's own.

FUTURE PROSPECTS

An increasing awareness of the importance of dental care to the general health of the individual has brought with it a proportionate demand for good dentists in the country. The introduction of new fields like periodontics, oral pathology and orthodontics have also enhanced the scope of this field.

RELATED CAREERS

Teaching, research.