What are the job opportunities after BDS?
Matthew Wilson
Updated on April 09, 2026
- 1) General Dentist. This is the most inevitable choice that most graduates make.
- 2) Lecturer/Tutor.
- 3) Specialist.
- 4) Short Service Commissioned Officer with the Defense.
- 5) IAS/IPS/IFS Officer.
- 6) Hospital Management.
- 7) Researcher.
- 8) Opportunities Abroad.
Correspondingly, is BDS a good career option?
There are plenty of good jobs & higher study opportunities available after getting the degree in dentistry as a doctor. It is the professional field with 100% job placement. A BDS graduate may go for the PG degree programmes leading to the Domain MDS (Master of Dental Surgery).
Similarly, how can I get govt job after BDS?
- Army Dental Corps.
- Territorial Officer in Indian Army.
- Joining Indian Navy & Airforce as contractual dental officer.
- UPSC Exams with a chance to join Indian Civil Service ( IAS, IFS, IPS, IRS etc.)
- State Govt.
- Joining Indian Railway as a Dentist.
Likewise, which course is better after BDS?
9) MPH: Masters in Public Health: Like MBA, MPH after BDS is also an alternative career option for dentists. Before dentists used to join MPH so that they can settle in western countries. Many colleges, like Manipal University, have opened an MPH certificate course which is of high value.
What is the scope of BDS?
BDS or Bachelor of Dental Surgery is the most popular medical course after MBBS.
About BDS:
| Name of the Programme | Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) |
|---|---|
| Popular Areas of Study | Dental Anatomy Oral Histology Dental Embryology Dental Materials Preclinical Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge Preclinical Conservative Dentistry |