MDS Jobs, Salary, Abroad, Companies, Advantages

Q: What are the government jobs that an MDS graduate is eligible for?

The top government job options for an MDS graduate are -Army Dental CorpsContractual dental officer of Indian Airforce or NavyJoining Indian Railway as a DentistJoin the Indian Civil ServiceTerritorial Officer in the Indian Army, etc.

Q: Which branch of MDS is best?

The top branches of the MDS program are -Public Health DentistryOral Medicine and RadiologyOral Pathology and MicrobiologyPeriodontologyConservative Dentistry and EndodonticsProsthodonticsOrthodontics and Dentofacial OrthopaedicsOral and Maxillofacial Surgery, etc.

Students find good jobs after completing MDS courses. MDS salary ranges from INR 4 Lakhs to INR 8 Lakhs per annum. After completing the MDS course, students can find employment in the following sectors:

Dental Departments of Hospitals
Dental Clinics
Academic Institutions
Pharmaceutical Research Centres for Oral care products
Private Dental Clinics

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MDS Admission 2023	MDS Syllabus

Table of Content

Advantages of studying MDS
MDS Jobs
MDS Salary
MDS Salary Abroad

4.1 Canada

4.2 Pune

4.3 Germany

4.4 USA

Top Recruiting Companies
MDS Jobs: FAQs

Advantages of studying MDS

There are multiple advantages of studying the MDS course. Check them in the points below.

Job Opportunities - Candidates with the MDS degree will never lack job opportunities. MDS is one of the medical degrees, and is in high demand, and is recruiting in renowned organizations including Fortis Healthcare, Apollo Hospitals, Dental Clinics, ICMR, AIIMS, Health Centers, etc.
Good Compensation - MDS graduates earn a good amount of salary in India. People often suffer from various oral problems, and come to an oral specialist. The average salary of an MDS graduate is INR 5,00,000.
Strengthen their Knowledge - Candidates coming from a medical background in their bachelors level, especially from the BDS degree, should pursue the MDS degree, which will benefit them in gaining more knowledge in this field, and also strengthen their resume for job recommendations.
Job Security - Candidates pursuing the MDS degree and getting a job via this field will get 100% guarantee on their job security. Hazard, disaster, or any global pandemic comes, the job of a MDS will be forever secured.

MDS Jobs

Check out the top MDS job options in the table below.

Job Profile	Job Description
Dentist	Dentists do the job of removing tooth decay, repair fractured teeth, fill cavities, etc. They diagnose and are responsible for treating problems with the teeth, gums of the patient related parts of the mouth.
Dental Hygienist	Dental Hygienists are responsible for evaluating patient’s dental health and focus on diagnosing and treating gum diseases.
Dental Lecturer	An MDS academic lecturer, delivers lectures and tutorials to the students of a particular college or a university in the concerned field.
Dental Researcher	Dental Researchers get trained in various oral subjects including epidemiology, biostatistics, health care, etc, and research with the motive of improving oral health.
Dental Practitioner	Dental practitioners are responsible for diagnosing, treating and managing the overall health care needs including root canals, gum care, fillings, crowns, bridges, as well as preventive education.

MDS Salary

Check out the salary for different MDS job profiles in the table below.

Job Profile	Salary (per annum)
Dentist	INR 3.13 lakhs
Dental Hygienist	INR 3 lakhs
Dental Lecturer	INR 5.8 lakhs
Dental Researcher	INR 7.2 lakhs
Dental Practitioner	INR 3.4 Lakhs

MDS Salary Abroad

There is a good scope for the MDS program in the foreign countries. Check out the MDS salary for various related job profiles in the other countries in the sections below.

MDS Salary in Canada

Check out the salaries for the MDS course in Canada in the table below.

Job Profiles	Salary (Per annum)
Dentist	INR 68,00,000
Dental Hygienist	INR 63,00,000
Dental Lecturer	INR 11,000,000
Dental Researcher	INR 678,000
Dental Practitioner	INR 35,00,000

MDS Salary in Pune

Check out the salaries for the MDS course in Pune in the table below.

Job Profiles	Salary (Per Annum)
Dentist	INR 3 lakhs
Dental Hygienist	INR 2.4 lakhs
Dental Lecturer	INR 4.82 lakhs
Dental Researcher	INR 12 lakhs
Dental Practitioner	INR 12.5 lakhs

MDS Salary in Germany

Check out the salaries for the MDS course in Germany in the table below.

Job Profiles	Salary (Per Annum)
Dentist	INR 87 lakhs
Dental Hygienist	INR 22 lakhs
Dental Lecturer	INR 56 lakhs
Dental Researcher	-
Dental Practitioner	-

MDS Salary in USA

Check out the salaries for the MDS course in Germany in the table below.

Job Profiles	Salary (Per Annum)
Dentist	INR 15,000,000
Dental Hygienist	INR 62,00,000
Dental Lecturer	INR 10,000,000
Dental Researcher	INR 54,00,000
Dental Practitioner	INR 16,000,000

Top Recruiting Companies

Check out the top recruiting companies, who recruit MDS graduates in the table below.

Apollo Hospitals	Fortis Healthcare	Care Hospitals
AIIMS	Dental clinics	Indian Council of Medical Research
Health Centers	Public Health Centers	-

MDS Jobs: FAQs

Ques. Can I get a job after MDS?

Ans. An MDS graduate will never have any shortage of job opportunities. Students holding this degree can initially get jobs in clinics, research laboratories, private and public hospitals, etc.

Ques. What are the government jobs that an MDS graduate is eligible for?

Ans. The top government job options for an MDS graduate are -

Army Dental Corps
Contractual dental officer of Indian Airforce or Navy
Joining Indian Railway as a Dentist
Join the Indian Civil Service
Territorial Officer in the Indian Army, etc.

Ques. Is prosthodontics a good career?

Ans. Prosthodontics is one of the best careers to pursue, both in case of salary and respect. They are one of the highest paying occupations in America.

Ques. Where do prosthodontists work?

Ans. Prosthodontics primarily work in dental offices and dental hospitals.

Ques. Which branch of dentistry makes the most money?

Ans. The highest branch of dentistry is Oral and Maxillofacial surgery. These professionals make an average of INR 21,000,000 per year.

Ques. Do MDS students get paid?

Ans. Yes. In government colleges, MDS get paid with an average stipend of INR 40,000 in their first year. This increases by 3,000 in their 2nd and third year.

Ques. Which branch of MDS is best?

Ans. The top branches of the MDS program are -

Public Health Dentistry
Oral Medicine and Radiology
Oral Pathology and Microbiology
Periodontology
Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics
Prosthodontics
Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, etc.

Ques. Which is the highest degree in dentistry?

Ans. The highest degree in Dentistry is DDS or Doctor of Dental Surgery and DMD (Doctor of Dental Medicine). Primarily they both are the same degrees, and considered to be the highest level in this field.

Ques. What is the salary of an MDS doctor in India?

Ans. The average salary of an MDS doctor in India ranges from INR 3 Lakhs to INR 12 lakhs per annum.

Ques. How much does MDS earn in the USA?

Ans. The average salary of an MDS doctor in the USA is INR 84,00,000 to INR 15,000,000.