Dentistry in India has grown significantly since the first dental college was established in the 1940s. A dentist specializes in treating issues related to teeth and the oral cavity. They perform a variety of procedures like fillings, root canals, crowns, dentures, and more. The future of dentistry in India is bright with new treatments and technologies, though greater awareness of oral healthcare is still needed, especially in rural areas. Dentistry offers many opportunities for those interested in this growing field.

1. DENTIST IN INDIA–
by- dr.somya (BDS)

2. Many people asks me why to choose dentistry?
 What work does a dentist do?
 What is the future of dentistry?
And so on, since these are the frequently asked
questions so let’s go one by one.

3. WHO IS A DENTIST?

4. Dentists ,also called as Dental/ Oral Surgeons
are the medical professional who specializes in
dentistry, the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment
of diseases and conditions of the oral cavity.

5. (Like we have specialists in other branches for example physicians, general
surgeons, ophthamologists, ENT surgeons ,gynaecologists etc..)
Dentists are the one who specialize in treating
teeth,oral cavity ,head and neck region.

6. WHAT WORK DOES A DENTIST DO?

7. Dentists are Oral surgeons and they treat children as
well as adults. Here are the dental treatments offered
by them-
 FILLING AND REPAIR
 ROOT CANAL
 CROWNS AND CAPS
 BRIDGES AND IMPLANTS
 DENTURES

8.  EXTRACTIONS
 ORAL CANCER EXAMINATION AND R/G
 VENEERS
 TEETH WHITENING
 TEETH SCALING/CLEANING
 BRACES
 GUM SURGERY
 SEALANTS
 COSMETIC SURGERIES AND THERAPY

9. 1. FILLING AND REPAIR-
Dental fillings and repairs use restorative materials
used to repair teeth which have been compromised
due to cavities,fracture,discolored ,trauma and to
reduce gaps between the teeth .
filling

10. 2. ROOT CANAL THERAPY-
Root canals treat diseased or absessed teeth.
 It includes removal of pulp tissue. Once a tooth is
injured, cracked or decayed, it is necessary to open
the tooth and clean out the infected tissue in the
centre.

11. 3. CROWN AND CAPS-
 A crown or cap is a cover that fits over a tooth that
has been damaged by decay, broken, badly stained or
mis-shaped.
 A crown can be made of acrylic, metal, porcelain, or
porcelain bonded to metal. All-porcelain crowns look
more like a natural teeth.

12. 4. BRIDGES AND IMPLANTS-
These are two ways to replace a missing tooth or
teeth. Bridges are false teeth anchored in place by
neighbouring teeth.

13. IMPLANT-
Dental implants are artificial roots used to support
replacement teeth.

14. 5. DENTURES-
Dentures are prosthetic devices replacing lost teeth.
There are two types of dentures – partial and
Complete.

15. 6. EXTRACTION-
 A severely damaged tooth may need to be extracted.
Permanent teeth may also need to be removed for
orthodontic treatment.
 Dentists can do more complex procedures such
as gingival grafts, bone grafting, sinus lifts.

16. 7. ORAL CANCER EXAMINATION AND
RADIOGRAPH-
 In this , your dentist will feel for lumps or irregular
tissue changes in your neck, head, face, and inside
your mouth. Your dentist will also look for sores or
discolored tissue in your mouth. Oral cancer
screening is usually a routine part of a dental.
 Radiographs of teeth,oral cavity ,head and neck
region are done for diagnosis by the dentists.

17. 8. VENEERS-
Veneers are strong, thin pieces of porcelain that are bonded to the teeth.
They are used to repair chipped, decayed or stained teeth and may help
in closing gaps between teeth. With a bit of contouring, veneers may
also correct slightly crowded or overlapping teeth. If your teeth have
discoloured with age, a veneer may improve their appearance.

18. 9. TEETH WHITENING-
Teeth may be naturally darken with age, however staining
caused by various foods and beverages such as coffee, tea
and berries, some drugs such as tetracycline, smoking, or a
trauma to a tooth.

19. 10. TEETH SCALING-
Removal of calculus,plaque,debris from the tooth
surface,with the help of scaling instrument.

20. 11. BRACES-
These are used to correct the alignment of teeth and bite-
related problems (including underbite, overbite, etc.).
Braces straighten teeth by exerting steady pressure on the
teeth.

21. 12. GUM SURGERY-
Periodontal or gum disease is an infection that affects the
gums and jaw bone, which can lead to a loss of gum and
teeth.
 There are two major stages — gingivitis and periodontitis.

22. 13. SEALANTS-
Dental sealants, usually applied to the chewing
surface of teeth, act as a barrier against decay-
causing bacteria.

23. What is the future in dentistry?

24.  Dentistry in India is a much recent development than in
Europe and America. The first college was setup in
1940s.
 Till then, toothache patients were relied on road side
quacs,barber, or family members for tooth extraction.
Even now people are victims of quackery in rural areas.
 Also, urban cities are aware about the consequences of
oral health. Still, it requires more people to be aware
about the oral health.

25.  Apart from this, future of dentistry is great , there are lots
of treatments, advancements , new equipments available
for treating patients, not only just tooth but all kind of
prosthesis like ear, eye face are done in this field.
 So, if anyone want to go for this occupation ,there are a lot
of opportunies to grab. You just need do think what you can
do .