Orthodontics was the first specialization introduced in Dentistry. It includes the study and management of the alignment of the teeth and jaws. MDS (Orthodontics) is a three-year post-graduation programme. It imparts knowledge and training to the students for diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of the irregularities of the teeth, jaws, and other structures of the mouth. As an orthodontist, you get trained in various techniques of molding and set of teeth braces, aligning of teeth, removal of dental deformity.
Candidates who look forward to pursuing in the discipline of Orthodontics should have this skill set:
- Good vision and an eye for detail
- Good hand-eye coordination
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to use advanced technical tools
- Strong dedication and commitment towards the profession
Orthodontics, as a specialized course, incurs many personal and professional benefits to you. These benefits motivate you to opt for Orthodontics as your area of specialization:
• Orthodontics as a discipline is intellectually challenging with a mix of Science, management, engineering, and art.
• Technological advances happen every day in Orthodontics. So, it offers endless opportunities to learn and improve your skills.
• Orthodontists treat crooked and unsightly teeth. They help to improve the bite and the smile of people and regain their self-confidence and self-esteem. So, you can make a difference in people’s lives.
• Being a lucrative profession, it shows positive growth in the job opportunities.
If one is interested in an academic career, they can join the government or private dental colleges as a senior lecturer or professor.
If one has the budget and the marketing skills, they can start their dental clinics. Alternatively, one can join the dental department in government and private hospitals or the dental clinics and nursing homes in India and abroad.
Orthodontics treatment improves the color, size, shape, and alignment of teeth. Therefore, such a specialization prepares you to get lucrative jobs in the cosmetic dental clinics.
After completing your post-graduation in Orthodontics, you can work with dental equipment manufacturers to investigate the efficiency of various aesthetic and dental equipment or create new technological advances in Dentistry.
As an orthodontist, one can expect recruitment in the government sector as:
One can pursue Ph.D. Orthodontics after completing their post-graduation.
Earning as an orthodontist depends upon your skills, work experience, and the work location. In the government and private organizations, you can expect a starting salary of INR 25,000–40,000 per month, which eventually increases to INR 1, 50,000 per month with experience.
Those who are self-employed make more money than those who work in the hospitals, as they can charge per case depending on their experience and work location. However, pay packages are higher in countries like UK and Australia where orthodontists earn INR 18–25 lakhs per annum.
To secure admission in MDS (Orthodontics), you must qualify the entrance examination, NEET MDS (National Eligibility and Entrance Test) after completing your graduation. Here is the list of Top Colleges in Karnataka approved by the Dental Council of India which offer post-graduation in Orthodontics:
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Management Fees/Year: 13 Lakhs (2017)
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Management Fees/Year: 15 Lakhs (2017)
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Management Fees/Year: 14 Lakhs (2017)
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Management Fees/Year: 14 Lakhs (2017)
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Management Fees/Year: 13 Lakhs (2017)
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Management Fees/Year: 12.75 Lakhs (2017)
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Management Fees/Year: 12 Lakhs (2017)
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Management Fees/Year: 14 Lakhs (2017)
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Management Fees/Year: 14.5 Lakhs (2017)
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