Dentists might soon be able to work as physicians.Representatives of
dental associations are seeking approval of a three-year bridge course
post completion of BDS from the MCI. This would enable dentists as a
physician who has an MBBS degree.
Dr Mahesh Verma, former president of the Dental Council of India, stated
that like any MBBS student BDS students study anatomy and physiology
for three years and can make good physicians. He also said with over 2.5
lakh dentists in the country (1:200 population ratio), the deficit of
overall physicians will be reduced if the bridge course is approved.
source - EmediNexus
