Bachelor of Dental Surgery

Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) is an undergraduate degree program in the field of Dentistry. The pronunciation for Bachelor of Dental Surgery is /ˈbætʃələr ɒv ˈdɛntəl ˈsɜːrdʒəri/. The etymology of the term originates from the Latin word "baccalaureus" which means bachelor and "surgery" from the Greek word "cheirourgia" meaning hand work.

Overview

The Bachelor of Dental Surgery is the degree awarded to a person who plays a significant role in the field of Dental care and Oral health. The degree is awarded upon graduation from dental school to become a Dentist. The BDS is the most common dental degree in the Commonwealth countries and is equivalent to the Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) in the United States.

Course Structure

The course structure of the Bachelor of Dental Surgery includes theoretical and practical study of subjects like Human anatomy, Oral Pathology, Prosthetic Dentistry and Oral Surgery. The course also includes an internship period where students get hands-on experience in treating patients under the supervision of experienced dentists.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the Bachelor of Dental Surgery course, a student must have passed the higher secondary examination with the subjects Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. In addition, they must also clear the entrance examination conducted by the respective universities or national level medical entrance tests.

Career Opportunities

After completing the Bachelor of Dental Surgery, individuals can work as dentists in government and private hospitals, nursing homes, dental clinics, health departments, educational institutions, and research institutes. They can also pursue higher studies like Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) in various specializations.

Related Terms

• Dentistry
• Oral health
• Dentist
• Human anatomy
• Oral Pathology
• Prosthetic Dentistry
• Oral Surgery
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Physics

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