Why is dentistry underrated in India?

“The reason why dentistry is still underrated is because there are no systematic employment opportunities like in the case of medical. Besides the vacant seats, most of the students who join BDS are those who aren’t able to land medical seats.”

Is dentistry a respected profession?

Even though many people will tell you “they hate going to the dentist” and joke about their fear of the dental chair, a 2019 poll from MoneyWise lists dentists as among the most respected professionals in the U.S.2 That is an important point to let sink in. Medical doctors are also highly respected.

Why are dentist respected?

Dentists are always highly respected in their communities and applauded for their work. They earn massive respect in the public sector and can carve a good reputation too. As a naïve professional, you will have to invest in a lot of time, energy and effort to earn respect and goodwill in the community.

Why are dentists doctors UK?

Doctors are reserved for physicians (medics) the title Mr, Miss or Mrs are reserved for Surgeons. Dentists were given the higher title of Surgeon to differentiate the fact that their degree was surgical and when they qualified they were qualified as Surgeons.

Is there a dearth of dentists in India?

We have no dearth of professionals in India but ironically, despite the growing population of dentists every year, the rural part of our country still remains mostly untouched by Oral health awareness and dentistry.. I feel the DCI and Health ministers should do something regarding the job availability in the market for both BDS and MDS.

Do you think dentists have a good career?

Should the reasons be both ‘good’ and ‘real’ then one may say they have a great career. Given the breadth of minuses, there have to be some pretty good plus points to dentistry otherwise we would have long since hung up our drills and forceps to take up other careers!

Why is there a price war among Indian dentists?

The price war among dentists, especially new graduates, is a significant hurdle in the march of Indian Dentistry towards any progress. It is a downward spiral from which there’s no economic recovery. It is logical: the lower price will mean cheaper materials and instruments, which in turn results in inferior quality treatments in most cases.

Why are dentists so important?

As it is, those in dentistry and medicine already spend years in college training for their particular healthcare field. There also isn’t enough time in the day for a general physician to take care of all of their patients’ needs, including oral health. That’s why dentists are important.