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Volume 6 Issue 6 (June, 2018)

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What Next - Career Motivations after Graduation in Dentistry the Present Scenario in India
Marciano John Vialli Paul, Yadav Chakravarthy, Eucharist Paul Simon, Vindha Paul, Peter Richard Stevenson Pau

Students are inspired to take up dentistry for factors related to security, social and professional status, financial rewards, better quality of life, and for working with people. The period of internship is the most suitable period to plan the future strategy by setting up professional goals for an appropriate career path. The number of options after graduating dentistry is many and choosing the best option that will satisfy passion as well as income, having an overall professional goal will enable to secure a bright and secure future in dentistry. In many instances parents take up the decision to place their children in dentistry based on their knowledge and then it is the turn of the children to put in their best efforts to succeed in life as they are matured enough to judge the need of their souls. Earning money as well as serving the people who are in need must be the vision of every graduating student. Dentistry gives a secured platform to take up the field of specialized interest and even if it fails to succeed there are always diverse options. The articles located, extracted and reviewed were relevant studies published in English language from selected websites and dental journals published online. This review article makes an attempt to focus on the different career paths available for students to pursue after their Bachelor graduation in dentistry. Key words: Dentist, Dental Education, Dental Students, Career Options, Future Prospects, Awareness, Dentistry in India

 
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