What kind of job roles and salary ranges can I expect after completing this course for a Master's?
After completing your MDS (Master's in Dental Surgery), you can expect roles such as specialist dentist (orthodontist, oral surgeon, prosthodontist, endodontist, periodontist), dental lecturer, private practitioner, public health dentist, researcher, or consultant.
- Specialist dentist roles: ₹6 lakh - ₹30 lakh/year (depending on specialty and experience)
- Dental lecturer/professor: ₹6 lakh - ₹10 lakh/year
- Private practice: Earnings vary widely; successful clinics often exceed ₹10 lakh/year
- Public health dentist: ₹5 lakh - ₹9 lakh/year
- Consultant: ₹8 lakh - ₹15 lakh/year
Salaries are typically higher in metro cities and increase with experience and specialization.
Will you actually get a job after your master's?
Talk to a counsellor about real outcomes, salaries and which courses employers hire from.
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