Hello Doctor Sahiba/Sahab!
So you’ve pulled molars, polished premolars, and mastered the art of saying “Open your mouth wide” without flinching. And now… BDS khatam. Time to hang up the white coat? Not so fast!
“Behind every successful smile is a dentist wondering: Ab kya karein BDS ke baad?”
Let’s be honest. BDS is tough. You’ve earned the right to smile (perfectly, of course). But now the question arises — “Doctor, ab kya karoge?”
Don’t worry. This blog is your career floss — removing confusion plaque and leaving your choices sparkling clean.
🦷 1. MDS – The Specialist Track
Like how every chai has its masala, every BDS has its MDS.
Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) is the most common next step. You get to specialize in:
- Orthodontics (a.k.a. braces wale doctor)
- Prosthodontics (fake teeth pro)
- Endodontics (root canal ki duniya)
- Oral Surgery (cut, stitch, repeat)
Yes, NEET MDS is the gatekeeper. But once you’re in, life becomes less “random cleaning” and more “high-level healing”.
🏥 2. Start Your Own Clinic – Be the CEO of Smiles
Dream of seeing your name on the front board?
“Dr. Neha Sharma’s Smile Studio” or
“Dr. Rakesh’s Root Canal Resort”?
Starting your own clinic takes guts, funds, and a bit of jugaad—but it’s a solid move if you’re confident in your skills.
Bonus: You get to choose your own chair. (Just make sure it reclines.)
🧑⚕️ 3. Work as an Associate Dentist – Learn While You Earn
If starting your own setup feels like too much pressure, no worries! Join an existing clinic or hospital.
- Steady income
- Skill enhancement
- No electricity bill tension
- And yes, tea breaks where seniors give gyaan
This is the desi “earn while you learn” package.
🌍 4. Go Abroad – International Tooth Fairy Mode On
Many BDS graduates look westward (or eastward). Options include:
- USA (NBDE or INBDE exams)
- Canada (NDEB equivalency process)
- UK (ORE exams)
- Australia/New Zealand (ADC exam)
Yes, paperwork is plenty. But if successful, you’ll be fixing cavities with an accent and higher salary.
💼 5. MBA in Hospital Management – Doctor Meets Corporate
If you’re tired of the drill sound and want to enter the world of suits and spreadsheets, MBA in Healthcare or Hospital Administration is your way out.
You’ll manage hospitals, dental chains, or even healthcare startups.
Imagine:
From “Say aaah” to “Let’s talk KPIs”.
🧪 6. Research and Teaching – For the Nerdy Tooth-Lover
If you loved theory more than clinical work, you might be a born academician!
- Join dental colleges as a lecturer
- Get into dental product research
- Publish papers (because “impact factor” > “impacted wisdom tooth”)
Pro tip: Students might call you “Sir/Ma’am” more than your patients ever will.
📚 7. Short-Term Courses – Specialize Smartly
Don’t want a 3-year MDS but still want to upskill?
Try these short courses:
- Cosmetic Dentistry
- Implantology
- Laser Dentistry
- Digital Smile Design
- Forensic Odontology (yes, CSI vibes!)
Great ROI, less stress, and more career flexibility.
💸 8. Dental Blogging/Vlogging – The Smiling Influencer
If you have good communication skills and decent lighting, turn your dental knowledge into content:
- YouTube dental explainers
- Instagram reels (show how braces really work!)
- Dental memes on LinkedIn (yes, that’s a thing)
And if you go viral? Even better than a perfect root canal.
👨⚖️ 9. Government Exams – Sarkari Smile
If you want job security, benefits, and prestige—try PSC, UPSC, or other health-related sarkari exams.
Positions in:
- Railways
- Army Dental Corps
- Government Hospitals
- Public Health Services
Uniform + stethoscope = Bollywood-level respect.
🧘♀️ Final Wisdom Tooth: Choose What Makes You Really Smile
Don’t let log kya kahenge decide your path.
You’re a BDS graduate — you’ve seen blood, bone, and bad breath. You’ve earned the right to design your life, your way.
So whether you choose to drill, teach, vlog, or manage, just remember:
“A dentist doesn’t just fix teeth. They help people smile—so choose a career that makes you smile first.”
Now go floss that self-doubt and polish those dreams. Career ka crown milne wala hai, boss!
