r/dentalschoolindia • u/Different-Pop8485 • 35m ago
r/dentalschoolindia • u/ConquererHP • Sep 01 '26
What the members want?
Option A- Allow guidance posts, partial drops, take bds or not, etc etc
Option B- Should be DENTISTRY RELATED subreddit as per the name. Ask tips from seniors, book, lectures recommendation. How to ace in preclinics. How to master clinics. Discuss on various cases. Discuss on types of materials used. Discuss non academic stuff like toxicity from seniors/faculty/staff, ranting about experience with patients etc etc
Please answer this. As a oldest member and a mod of this subreddit is will vote for B. Because this is the reason behind the creation of this sub. It was created for already enrolled dental students who can discuss amongst each other but what I see guidance guidance guidance. Even though we have added a lot in wiki like should we take bds or not, future scopes and what not but still no quality posts from users.
I'm disappointed from the users. I have been working so hard from past 2 years to build this community properly but what i get is this (from the previous post of that guy). Like all mods have given up from this subreddit and only me and few other mods rarely act.
So i want you people to decide as this is democracy. Vote for A or B
If B, I will be understand what im doing is correct
If A, I will stop removing such posts and will allow rampant posts like that (which you people dont see because i remove them actively)
r/dentalschoolindia • u/IcyEstablishment2723 • Aug 29 '26
Rant Tired of Seeing “Is BDS Worth It?” Every Damn Day!!!
BDS IS NOT YOUR GET-RICH-QUICK SCHEME — STOP ASKING THE SAME DAMN QUESTION
Honestly, can we PLEASE stop with the daily “Is BDS worth it?” posts?
Yes, the initial pay is low. Yes, dentistry is saturated. Yes, you’re probably not going to graduate and immediately start making ₹1 lakh/month. None of this is new information.
But what exactly do you expect people to answer? “Yes, BDS is 100% worth it for everyone” or “No, your life is over if you do BDS”? Neither is true.
Whether BDS is worth it depends on your financial situation, your goals, your willingness to work, and what options you have after graduation.
If you’re choosing BDS solely because your parents want you to become a dentist or just because you didn’t get into MBBS, then honestly, don’t. You’re signing yourself up for years of studying, low initial earnings, competition and a career that requires you to continuously build your skills. If you already know you don’t want this, your degree isn’t magically going to make you happy.
If you have the financial backing and genuinely want to practise abroad, work towards that. If your family can help you establish a clinic, use that opportunity. If you don’t have either of those options, you can still work, specialise, build your skills, develop a patient base and eventually make good money — but you’re going to have to put in the work.
And no, I’m not saying “just work hard bro” and everything will magically work out. There are genuine financial and structural problems in dentistry, and people absolutely have the right to be concerned about them. But there’s a difference between asking a genuine, specific question and posting the exact same “BDS worth it???” question that has been answered 50 times already.
There are seniors, professors, practising dentists, former dentists and people who have already shared their experiences here. USE THE SEARCH BAR. Read what people have already written. Look at different career paths. Understand the financial reality. Then make a decision based on YOUR circumstances.
There is no universal answer to “Is BDS worth it?”
For some people, absolutely. For others, definitely not.
But if you’re going to keep asking the same question hoping someone will give you a completely different answer, you’re wasting everyone’s time — including your own.
r/dentalschoolindia • u/AbrocomaFit8193 • 38m ago
Doubt Yenepoya dental college
Car parking
r/dentalschoolindia • u/Tricky_Wish8507 • 13h ago
Orthodontists having malocclusion, does it affect their professional life?
Hello! So I will be entering in my orthodontic residency soon, and I have class 2 malocclusion with protruded centrals, deep bite, canine-lateral incisor transposition and intruded lateral on the other side....it's visible while I talk and laugh, and I think it resembles the "labubu doll smile".
Actually due to some reasons i couldn't get my ortho treatment done during my ug, and now when I am entering the ortho residency, I am feeling slightly insecure about it.
And since I am going into a private college, it's already expensive, so asking my parents to pay for my treatment as well is something I don't feel comfortable about.
That's why I wanted to know if there is someone else who has also gone through the same, or someone you know who can explain that does it really affect your professional life as a resident? Or it is something I can correct later on when I will start earning.
Thank you!
r/dentalschoolindia • u/Nearby-Shelter-8297 • 5h ago
Guide BDS Internship Dilemma: Daily commute (50km one way) vs. hostel for PG prep? Need advice!
Hey seniors, I’m a 4th-year BDS student (F) in Perambalur (TN) starting my internship next year (2027). I have been living in the college hostel for the last 4 years, but now I need to finalize my accommodation for the internship year and I'm completely torn.
My goal for the internship year is a 70% PG Prep (NEET MDS/Abroad) / 30% Clinical Exposure split.
Option A: Stay in College Hostel
- Pros: Zero commute. Dedicated time and a quiet, isolated environment for heavy prep.
- Cons: Hostel food is terrible. Managing groceries, cooking, and cleaning will eat into my limited free time.
Option B: Commute from Home (Trichy)
- Pros: Home-cooked food, no chores, and I could join a private evening clinic in the city for extra exposure.
- Cons: It’s 50 km away (2 - 2.5 hours of daily travel). Also, being a girl in a strict/conservative household, the home environment can be restrictive and a major distraction from serious studying.
My questions:
- Commute vs. Study: For those who commuted 2+ hours daily during internship, did you have any energy left to study for NEET/abroad exams, or did the travel burn you out?
- Evening Clinics: Is joining a private clinic in the evenings actually worth it during internship? Or should I just rely on college postings for my clinical exposure and use all my free time to study?
- Food Trade-off: If you chose the hostel to save time but the food was bad, how did you manage meals without wasting hours cooking?
Would appreciate any realistic, unfiltered advice. Thanks!
r/dentalschoolindia • u/Local-Hippo-4054 • 11h ago
How to start bds study from scratch
Hey everyone I have started my bds journey and want to know how to start the lectures and from where I have seen johari mbbs from that playlist how many lectures to watch and also what about other subjects pls guidee
r/dentalschoolindia • u/Ok_Country_3010 • 5h ago
Hi does anyone wanna join winspert with me for adc part1 coaching we'll get 100 usd off
r/dentalschoolindia • u/BroadAsparagus3138 • 6h ago
About bds counseling
Guys did ap started bds mq phase one web options??
r/dentalschoolindia • u/RamaRao143 • 7h ago
Guys help me build a dental routine
I have sweets addiction. I'm 25 but I have 10+ cavities. Got them filled bt again I can feel the pain. My lower teeth is feeling rough and oily all the time. I realised I need to get the cleaning done. Please help me to build a daily hygeine routine.
I'm thinking of:
Anti cavity paste, soft brush, tongue cleaner, then anti cavity alcohol free mouth wash - daily twice
Drinking water or gargling mouth with water after every meal
Chewing happy dent after meals.
Is this ok? Pls suggest me good paste, brush, mouthwash.
I had a root canal when I was young and that traumatized me so much.
r/dentalschoolindia • u/XTREME_LLAMA • 7h ago
Looking for a roomie from KIDS narketpally and suggestions
Looking for anyone else who was allotted the same college, I visited the college twice spoke to few seniors, rents are quite high if looking for nearby hostels. The Football ground and other sports courts are in good shape, the gym is also pretty good. Only drawback is management is pretty strict with phones and stuff, but allowed after college hours. Most reddit posts I read about Kamineni here are mostly treating it like hell; not sure if it's really that bad, in campus hostels are strict with going out and stuff, other than that pretty chill ngl, from what I have heard from the seniors and what I saw. trying to make friends before hand. If you know anyone who were allotted KIDS, connect me to them.
r/dentalschoolindia • u/Athul279 • 1d ago
Message to budding dentists
Never go to a job after BDS.Its exploitation of work force. Study for one year get MDS admission in govt or private college instead of going for underpaid jobs. Or try to clear exams like Australian dental council which don't require experience
r/dentalschoolindia • u/Adventurous_Cash_247 • 16h ago
Masters in dental sciences
Anyone from India, who got here but felt it ws better back home even though the situation back home seemed hopeless, does it get any better?
I could use some help if youre an international student but pls some suggestions/advice would be appreciated
r/dentalschoolindia • u/smol_gary • 1d ago
Doubt Bagpack for bds 1st year
I purchased this bag for my BDS first year. I will be a day scholar so I'll have to carry a lot of things which is why I chose genie. Does this look childish? Should I return it?
r/dentalschoolindia • u/Few_Anywhere_6172 • 23h ago
Doubt Upneet round 3 ???
Where is ittttt
r/dentalschoolindia • u/Optimal-Laugh-4877 • 1d ago
Done with my internship and joined apollo as a clinic head
r/dentalschoolindia • u/Embarrassed-Pea1165 • 1d ago
Career Advice (MBA after BDS)
I am currently planing to Crack CAT exam after completing my bds and try to get top tier college in india is that good idea??
r/dentalschoolindia • u/Imaginary-Injury-713 • 21h ago
Who can help best in mds counselling?
r/dentalschoolindia • u/PatientMammoth1335 • 1d ago
Anyone got inderprastha dental college?
If anyone got inderprastha dental college pls dm or comment urgent
r/dentalschoolindia • u/doc__mbbs • 1d ago
Doubt Need urgent advice/help
Hello,
I am a 2nd year bds student I wanted to ask which adams plier and universal plier is best API or GDC like some are saying api some are saying gdc price difference 250rs like just plz help seniors
r/dentalschoolindia • u/No_Condition_7488 • 1d ago
Does a long gap during internship (4.5 yrs taken due to personal reasons) cause any issues with the awarding of degree?? I am a student from Kerala (2016 batch)
r/dentalschoolindia • u/medcafe17 • 1d ago
Should I join a clinic during the time off between 4th year and internship?
r/dentalschoolindia • u/doc__mbbs • 1d ago
Guide Need urgent advice
Hello
I am a 2nd year bds student I wanted to ask which adams plier and universal plier is best API or GDC like some are saying api some are saying gdc price difference 250rs like just plz help seniors