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In Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery Introduction Eligibility Job Prospects Remuneration Institutes
Introduction
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Oral & Maxillofacial surgery (OMS) specializes in treating many diseases, injuries and defects in the head, neck, face, jaws and the hard and soft tissues of the Oral (mouth) and Maxillofacial (jaws and face) region. It is an internationally recognized surgical specialty. In some countries around the world, including the United States, Canada and Australia, it is a recognized specialty of dentistry; in others, such as the UK and most of Europe, it is recognized as both a specialty of medicine and dentistry and a dual degree in medicine and dentistry is compulsory.
Eligibility
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For taking admission into this course a student must have completed his/her BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) degree from a recognized University. The duration for this course is 2 years.
Job Prospects
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Dentistry is one of the recognized professional careers and is among the top career choices made by students in India. This profession is very demanding and remunerative. Graduates can start their career as practitioners in community hospitals, government hospitals, nursing homes and in industries. Service sectors such as railways, defense services and ordnance factories also can employ dentists for hospitals. The majority of the job opportunities for a graduate in this field are available in a research institute, colleges, universities, and teaching hospitals. Trained private practitioners can setup their own dental clinic which could help them to gain the confidence and revenue. Graduates who are interested in social service field can join NGOs.
Remuneration
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The average salary for an Oral / Maxillofacial Surgeon is Rs 1,200,000 per year.
Institutes
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• A.J. Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore, Karnataka • Aligarh Muslim University – AMU, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh • Amrita School of Dentistry, Kochi, Kerala