Teeth are the most important part of human body, which also contribute to one’s beauty. All problems and ailments associated to this very significant part of body are treated by a doctor, who has specially graduated in this discipline. This doctor is termed as a Dentist. The medicine of Dentistry can be divided into several categories, according to the problems or ailments of teeth. These categories are,

• Ortho Dontics

• Prostho Dontics

• Oral Surgery

• Eudo Dontics

• Operative Dentistry

• Perio Dontics

According to an estimate, approximately 90% of the population of Pakistan suffers from dental diseases. The figures issued by Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) show, that there are 5,433 dentists in the country, whereas, the total number of specialists are only 348. The Economic Survey of Pakistan states, that there is only 1 dentist for a population of 29,405 through out the country, whereas, there is one graduate dentist available for 1,466 people.

At present, there are 19 private and public dental colleges operating in the country. People graduating from these colleges can find employment in any hospital established by the public or private sector. In government employment, salary starts between 5,000 and 6,000, whereas, in the private sector, it ranges between 6,000 and 7,000. Dentists may also engage in private practice, for which at least an investment of 300,000 is required. Like any other profession, dentists should also possess certain basic qualities like, hard work, readiness to sacrifice one’s own comfort, sympathy, tolerance and concentration. If you possess all these traits, then this field is ideal for you to be chosen as a career.