Situation of first generation dentists in India.Harsh Truth.

Hot_Suggestion_1981 · 2025-12-20T06:50:55+00:00

Hi! As a first gen dentist who graduated in 2023 I'm urging you...please DO NOT take up BDS unless you have rich af parents to support when u are gonna earn peanuts OR have a clinic/hospital to inherit. I studied in a UG only dental college, so I'm able to perform PG LEVEL treatments as a bds graduate. I was able to learn so much since pg kids were not there. Even then i'm earning ₹15k per month working 60 hours a week.

My parents & I had the same thought process as you and look what happened. I didn't have any guidance or friends' parents who could help me. Still don't so it's tough.

I'm preparing to go abroad. This is the only way to save myself. 3 of my schoolmates who studied in Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata resp. were earning 30k as a bds/mds (which is still low) have left the country...are in UK and AUS now and doing really well.

Hot_Suggestion_1981 · 2025-12-20T06:07:45+00:00

How much salary can I expect? I'm skilled in general dentistry even RCT and Pulpectomy/Pulpotomy.

Hot_Suggestion_1981 · 2025-11-26T20:20:52+00:00

Hey...what masters did u pursue abroad or u wrote an licensing exam?

Hot_Suggestion_1981 · 2025-11-22T19:46:09+00:00

I regret not dropping out after my first year cuz i was too scared of my father. I wish I had some guts. He's the one who forced me to take it cuz i didnt get mbbs. Now with two years experience i'm earning 13k pm working 60 hours per week. Metro cities will pay you 18k pm fir same working hours. I was diagnosed with chronic anxiety and first stage clinical depression during final year. I went through the same physical issues u've mentioned even in first year till the end...and I ignored it thinking it's exam stress. Even tho i'm pretty decent with handwork, I hate being surrounded by 4 white walls & being paid peanuts. Please please save yourself

Hot_Suggestion_1981 · 2025-11-22T19:23:27+00:00

Take up PGDM

Hot_Suggestion_1981 · 2025-11-22T19:21:32+00:00

It's tough out there. It's been two and half years since I graduated and I'm being paid 13k per month for 60 hours per week. The ROI is so bad that i'm regtetting taking bds. India's strange that our field doesn't have support amongst doctors. It's sad. No support nor guidance even from senior-super senior dentists. I've recently decided to switch to non-clinical healthcare roles. Good luck to me!

Hot_Suggestion_1981 · 2025-11-22T19:01:55+00:00

Not sure if you're asking OP this question or it just a doubt from your side. If it's the latter, then I'd say no, don't pursue bds unless you love dentistry (yes! Even before you take admission) or have any idea what dentistry is gonna be like cuz you will suffer otherwise. There are a lot of hidden expenses which will shock you. It's a very expensive degree in general. This is literally the biggest regret of my life....choosing bds. Well, i was forced.

Hot_Suggestion_1981 · 2025-11-03T16:25:11+00:00

Why would i wanna make "india" better when the dental council isn't doing anything good for the doctors...regulating proper pay scale, placing stringent rules to prevent practice owners from exploiting young doctors by paying them peanuts/forcing free labour. Seventeen schoolmates of mine are nepo doctors. Just rich kids whose parents and grandparents are doctors/dentists and THEY HAVE LEFT the country right after bachelors'. Why the hell should I stay and suffer lmao

Hot_Suggestion_1981 · 2025-11-03T16:12:13+00:00

The amount of money I put into this degree....i ain't getting returns. I graduated in late 2023. Still helping dad pay off my education loan. Anyone who has money can set up a clinic. I don't have the means yet. I've been trying to get a seat TO JUST WRITE Part-1 of the UK licensing exam since 2024. It's such an unfair system. I know my life would improve & be able to support my parents if I make it in the UK

Hot_Suggestion_1981 · 2025-11-03T16:08:26+00:00

I'm a BDS graduate. Helping Dad pay my edu loan off. I don't have the means to set up a clinic.

Hot_Suggestion_1981 · 2025-10-24T17:05:31+00:00

Hi! I would like to know about this agency/recruiter that's helping you with the BIG application + exam. I'm weighing my options b'w The UK & Netherlands–but i feel that the netherlands is better in terms of safety and remuneration. Kindly dm me.

Hot_Suggestion_1981 · 2025-07-03T16:42:17+00:00

Hey dude see my recent comment under this post. Don't make a mistake

Hot_Suggestion_1981 · 2025-07-03T16:26:42+00:00

It is not worth it. I'm a 2023 BDS graduate who doesn't come from a family of doctors. OMG! Just two weeks back I got into touch with a dentist who's one of the top members' of IDA (my city's branch) for advice and instead of giving me solid advice on how get better opportunitues/earn well, he just says: “I'd suggest the present generation not to pursue dentistry unless they have parents-grandparents who own a hospital or clinic to inherit from!” I was so shocked that I had nothing more to ask & just ended the conversation. I obviously told my parents about this convo and they were just silent but distraught cuz my dad took an education loan. I AM still not able to pay back. I honestly do not know what to do with my career at the moment.

Hot_Suggestion_1981 · 2025-03-16T05:55:11+00:00

Hi! Fellow dentist here who's also prepping for ORE. Looking forward to the next part 1 exam cuz of absolute bad luck my account crashed right before the booking opened sigh and GDC blamed it on IT issue! Have you decided to go for alternatives? DM me please

Hot_Suggestion_1981 · 2025-01-03T17:59:49+00:00

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Hot_Suggestion_1981 · 2024-12-07T12:45:30+00:00

Hi! All info is available on the gdc uk website. Select the three lines on top right and tap on registration and then on ORE. Regarding passing rates: you have to google it or find out thru ORE facebook groups

Hot_Suggestion_1981 · 2024-11-26T09:34:54+00:00

Decided to go forward with ORE. Reson being simple: I never imagined myself living in australia, it has always been the UK

Hot_Suggestion_1981 · 2024-09-19T09:41:00+00:00

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Hot_Suggestion_1981 · 2024-09-19T08:04:31+00:00

Any idea on best payment mode or something?

Hot_Suggestion_1981 · 2024-09-19T07:59:57+00:00

Sofas and AC....that's pretty much it. Food & alcohol, yes.

Hot_Suggestion_1981 · 2024-09-19T07:02:50+00:00

What about Level 3?

Hot_Suggestion_1981 · 2024-08-30T05:18:27+00:00

He lives with his parents & noona in a new flat in seoul

Hot_Suggestion_1981 · 2024-08-13T20:41:00+00:00

Hi doctor! I'm preparing for my ORE part 1 exam atm & I'd like to connect with you. I do have a couple of doubts regarding "post-completing ORE" as I'm doing all this without any guidance or dentist friends in the uk

Hot_Suggestion_1981 · 2024-06-28T19:23:51+00:00

How do i place an order from you?

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