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chhavi narayanan
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BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) students generally do not need a stethoscope as part of their standard toolkit. Unlike medical students or doctors, who use stethoscopes to listen to heartbeats and lung sounds, dentists focus more on oral health and dental procedures. The primary tools for BDS students include dental instruments such as probes, explorers, and mirrors, rather than diagnostic tools like stethoscopes.However, in certain situations or for specific courses related to overall health, a stethoscope might be useful for understanding broader medical concepts. But for everyday dental practice and studies, a stethoscope is not a
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Nishtha Shukla
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The total tuition fee for Manipal College of Dental Sciences is INR 16.6 lakh. This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change. Aspirants need to pay the course fee at the time of admission to confirm their seat in the college. Candidates need to pay the full first-year course fee along with the refundable caution deposit at the time of reporting.
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Nishtha Shukla
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Candidates need to pass Class 12 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/ Biotechnology and English individually with at least 50% aggregate taken together to apply for Manipal College of Dental Sciences Manipal BDS programme. Candidates must also qualify NEET to get admission in BDS. Aspirants must hold the documents proving their eligibility for verification at the time of admission.
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Nishtha Shukla
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Bharati Vidyapeeth Dental College and Hospital accepts NEET-UG score for admission to BDS programme. NEET is an offline exam conducted once a year for three hours and 20 minutes or 200 minutes. As far as the NEET exam pattern is concerned, there are 200 questions from Physics, Chemistry and Biology, out of which 180 questions need to be attempted. Aspirants with rank equal or above the NEET cutoff are offered seat in the BDS programme.
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Nishtha Shukla
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There are a total of 100 seats in BDS programme of Bharati Vidyapeeth Dental College and Hospital. Candidates are offered seat in BDS based on NEET-UG score. Once the candidates are offered seat, they need to report with the specified documents for verification. Shortlisted candidates need to further pay the course fee to confirm their seat in the college.
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Nishtha Shukla
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Students pursuing BDS from Bharati Vidyapeeth Dental College and Hospital can apply for scholarship offered by Indian Dental Association. IDA provides IDA-Colgate Merit Awards. Students wishing to get the scholarship should be an under graduate student of BDS and, more importantly, an IDA Member. They must be among the first three rank holders in the respective BDS academic years.
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Parul Thapa
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In India, BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) and MDS (Master of Dental Surgery) are two distinct levels of dental education, each with its own curriculum, focus, and career outcomes. Here are the key differences between BDS and MDS courses:ParticularsBDSMDSDegree LevelBDS is an undergraduate programme that provides foundational knowledge and skills in various aspects of dentistry.MDS is a postgraduate programme that follows BDS and offers specialised training and advanced education in specific branches or specializations of dentistry.Clinical TrainingClinical training in BDS focuses on developing basic clinical skills across differe
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Parul Thapa
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The average salary for an MDS graduate is INR 11.7 LPA. On the other hand, the average salary for a BDS graduate is INR 3.4 LPA.Further, both BDS and MDS professionals have the potential to earn competitive salaries, and the specific factors influencing earnings can vary. Individuals should consider their career goals, specialization, location, and other relevant factors when evaluating earning potential in the dental field. Additionally, continuous professional development, staying updated with industry trends, and effective patient management can contribute to long-term success in the dental profession.
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Parul Thapa
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No, pursuing MDS after BDS is not compulsory. MDS is a postgraduate specialisation in dentistry, and individuals can choose whether or not to pursue further education after completing their BDS degree. After completing BDS, graduates are eligible to practice as general dentists and can provide a range of dental services. If a dentist's career goals align with general dental practice, and they are satisfied with the scope of services offered with a BDS degree, pursuing MDS may not be necessary.
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