There are numerous job opportunities available after the completion of an MDS course. MDS doctors are hired in a number of job roles across different hospitals and clinics. Some of the important job roles available for the MDS students are as follows
Dental Surgeon
The dental surgeons are responsible to take care of the dental and oral health care. They are required to prescribe proper treatments for dental problems.
Roles of a Dental Surgeon
As a dental surgeon one is required to operate, prevent and treat problems affecting the mouth and teeth, deal with injuries and correct dental issues. Dental surgeons are required in large numbers in government hospitals, private hospitals and clinics.
Responsibilities of a Dental Surgeon
As a dental surgeon one is responsible to:
- Educate patients on oral healthcare
- Examine teeth, diagnosing dental conditions using tools such as x-rays
- Assess treatment options and agree treatment plans with patients
- Carry out agreed clinical treatments such as restoring teeth affected by decay and treating gum disease
- Perform surgery for dental problems in case of both emergency and scheduled cases
- Maintain patient’s dental records
- Oversee budgets and maintain stocks of equipment
- Market services to potential clients
Salary & Emoluments
The fresh MDS students will be easily earning around 8 lakhs to 10 lakhs per annum as dental surgeons. The experienced doctors will be earning around 10 lakhs to 25 lakhs per annum. The salary also depends upon the location and recruiter.
Oral Surgeon
The oral surgeons are required to perform corrective and therapeutic procedures on the mouth and jaws of their patients and often work in conjunction with other dentists, surgeons and orthodontists.
Role of the Oral Surgeon
The oral surgeons are required to specialise in orofacial procedures. They are also required to treat patients, oversee aftercare and coordinate with other specialists if required.
