I have completed Master of Dental Surgery course . What are the career opportunities and pay scale available in India after MDS ?

After the completion of Master of Dental Surgery course applicants can get following job options.

Dental Surgeon
Dental Assistant
Public Health Specialist
Professors & Home Tutor
Private Practitioner
Forensics & Oral Pathologist
Dental Hygienist
Medical Representative
Sales Representative
Dental Lab Technician
Ceramist

Remuneration: -

As in private hospitals per month it could be around Rs. 3,500 – 4,000.

Graduates working as a trainee in government hospital can earn initial salary of around Rs. 6000 every month with allowances.

Post-graduate professionals can earn around Rs. 7,000 upwards.

A dental surgeon can earn good amount of money by their own practice.

A well experienced dentist can earn around Rs 30,000 to Rs 1, 00,000 or more per month.

A consultant charges from Rs 250 onwards for cosmetic filling or routine check-up. This may increase up to Rs 40,000 to Rs 50,000 depending upon the nature of the dental problem.


Scope for Higher Studies after MDS
Candidate of Odontology (Cand.Odont.)
Doctor of Medical Dentistry (Dr.Med.Dent.)
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Dentistry
Doctor of Dentistry (DD)