Careers In Orthodontics

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Careers
In
Orthodontics
Introduction
Eligibility
Job Prospects
Remuneration
Institutes
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Introduction
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Orthodontia, also known as orthodontics and dentof
acial orthopedics, was the first specialty
created in the field of dentistry. An
orthodontist is a specialist who has undergone
special training in a dental school or college
after he/she has graduated in dentistry. It was
established by the efforts of pioneering
orthodontists such as Edward Angle and Norman
William Kingsley. The specialty deals primarily
with the diagnosis, prevention and correction of
malpositioned teeth and the jaws.
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Eligibility
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The minimum qualification for this course is
Bachelor of Dental Surgery (B.D.S.) or an
equivalent qualification recognized by the Dental
Council of India. Candidate not possessing a
recognized Dental qualification for the above
purpose should secure the prior approval of his
qualifications by the Dental Council of India
before he can be admitted to the M.D.S. course of
any University in India.
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Job Prospects
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Orthodontists can get jobs in dental departments
of government or private hospitals. Armed forces
and Indian Railways also recruit Orthodontists.
They can opt to teach in dental colleges or the
more genius can enter research field.
Orthodontists can set up independent practices,
buy an existing practice or share a clinic with
other dentists. After gaining some experience in
a hospital or as an assistant to an experienced
dentist, they can open their own venture.
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Remuneration
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The average salary for a Dentist is Rs 250,571
per year.
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Institutes
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• All India Institute of Medical Sciences - AIIMS
  Delhi, New Delhi
• Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nasik
• Yenepoya University, Mangalore
• Shri Sharad Pawar Dental College and Hospital,
  Wardha