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Dentist

Dentists care for teeth, gums and mouth health, from check-ups and fillings to surgery and braces.

Class 11–12 subjectsPhysics, Chemistry, Biology
Entrance / admissionNEET UG / NEET MDS
DegreeBDS
Duration5 years including internship

Your route, step by step

  1. 1Class 11–12: take PCBBiology, Physics and Chemistry with English.
  2. 2Write NEET UGBDS seats are filled using NEET rank, through MCC and Tamil Nadu counselling.
  3. 3BDS · 4 years + 1-year internshipClinical training starts in the later years.
  4. 4Practise or specialiseOpen a clinic, or do MDS through NEET MDS in orthodontics, oral surgery and more.

What a dentist does

  • Examine teeth and gums
  • Treat cavities, infections and injuries
  • Fit crowns, braces and dentures
  • Teach patients how to care for their teeth

Entrance exams & admission

  • NEET UGRequired for all BDS seats
  • NEET MDSFor specialisation after BDS

Where you may work

Dental clinics, hospitals, dental colleges, the armed forces, or your own clinic.

Well-known colleges in and near Tamil Nadu

  • Tamil Nadu Government Dental College, Chennai
  • Saveetha Dental College

Official links

Links checked: Oct 2026. Always confirm dates and rules on the official site.

Outlook

Many dentists build their own practice. Specialisation through MDS and a good clinic location make a big difference to earnings.

Specialise later

  • Orthodontics
  • Oral & maxillofacial surgery
  • Endodontics (root canal)
  • Paediatric dentistry
  • Prosthodontics