Due to lack of opportunity. It is second option after mbbs.
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lack of govt jobs in dentistry in India. Other than MBBS , both have their own set of struggles and pursuing either isn’t a sure shot indication that you’ll earn a lot in the future.
May be their payout is less
Its just not worth it honestly. There are limited opportunities available compared to the huge number of BDS graduates every year
In my opinion, many BDS interns say “I regret this degree” because they feel there’s limited scope, tough working conditions, low pay during internship, and high competition for good opportunities after graduation.
Yes, MBBS graduates do seem to have more structured career pathways, better recognition, and greater public trust. They’re employed across clinical, administrative, and even corporate sectors, often with stable packages straight out of internship.
But when it comes to BDS graduates, the situation feels starkly different, despite them ranking just after MBBS in entrance exams. The problem isn’t the knowledge or skill—it’s systemic undervaluation and public perception.
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Most BDS students feel lost due to lack of direction but things are possible as long as you do the right things. My cousin has done his BDS one year back and now he is working in a government hospital on a contract basis and has good salary. It might not be long term, but it is a good start and proves that with the right step BDS, after graduation or internships, can bring strong opportunities.
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May be due to overcrowding in this field is one of the reason behind it
Yes, because we have lots to study and its not worth the time and efforts
By the time you are graduating You realise that , you have unfortunately chosen a very streamlined course which doesnt give you many opportunities in the job market and the weight of the Dr. is proving to be a decoration rather than being useful you thought.
Being a dentist myself for 5 years I understand people don’t think us as a doctor and they don’t respect also.
Which somewhere is very frustating.
Because it feels dentists are not equally respected and also thery are no equal chances even in clinical or non clinicl sector to improve.
Bds graduate regrets the degree because they are underpaid but expected to be highly skillful. setting up a clinical set up is costly and there is lack of awareness among patients for oral care .
I think it’s because many private dental colleges are mushrooming up. Thus, the overall patient-to-dentist ratio has increased exponentially, and hence decreased demand for dentists.
In my opinion, this is because of lack of proper awareness among the people about the importance of oral health.
Based on personal experience, I’m sure many of you will agree with me, salaries for an associate dentist are very low, opening a clinic can be very expensive for most and there is no work life balance in dentistry.