Hi dear,

Hope you are doing well.

Now let's go through your question.

Why so confused? Let's clear it out!

Lets start  with the basics:

What is BDS?

BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) degree is one of the most popular and designated degree courses in dentistry in India. This course is one of the most sought-after courses in the medical field, only next to MBBS.

What is BHMS?

BHMS (Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery) covers the various aspects of medical knowledge of the homeopathic system. After completing this degree, you become eligible to practice as a doctor in homeopathy.

Clear with the basic now let's go with the Eligibility Criteria:

• BDS is a 5-year degree program (4 years’ academic education + 1-year mandatory internship). This course can be pursued through full-time and part-time courses.
• BHMS is awarded after the completion of 5.5 years’ academic program, containing the 4 and 1/2 year academic session and one-year internship program with live practical. This program can also be pursued through distance education.

What's the Scope?

After BDS one can become Dentist, Dental Surgeon, Endodontic, Oral and Maxillofacial Pathologist, Oral Surgeon, Orthodontic, Paedodontic, etc.

After BHMS one can become Pharmacist, Doctor, Public Health Specialist, Medical Assistant, Lecturer, etc.

Conclusion:

BDS : There are plenty of good jobs available after getting a degree in BDS and if you are confident enough about dealing with patients, you can even set up private practice. Those interested in teaching can also acquire teaching jobs in top dental colleges.

BHMS : Homeopathy is also a popular alternative to western medicine, and if you believe in its effectiveness, then becoming a practitioner of homeopathy can be a good option. However, pursue this course only if you want to practice homeopathy wholeheartedly. In terms of the difficulty level of the course, it is considered equivalent to MBBS.

Some Top Colleges for BDS :

• Dental College & Hospital, Aurangabad
• Dental College & Hospital, Mumbai
• Dental College, Gujarat
• Government Dental College & Research Institute, Bengaluru
• Amrita College of Dentistry, Kerala
• Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi
• King George’s Medical University, Lucknow
• Dental College, Thiruvananthapuram
• Govt. Dental College & Hospital, Andhra Pradesh

Some top Colleges for BHMS :

• National Institute of Homeopathy, Kolkata
• Bharati Vidyapeeth Homeopathic Medical College, Pune
• Government Homeopathic Medical College, Bangalore
• Pt. Khushilal Sharma Government Ayurveda College, Bhopal
• Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot

And now find your field of interest and go with it..!!

Hope it helps!

Thank You & All the best!

Hello Padmavathi!!

Both BDS and BHMS have importance and respect in the society . Both the fields require qualifying NEET .

After completion of BDS you can be -

Dental surgeon

Oral surgery

Orthodontics

Pedodontics

Periodontics

Dentist

Prosthodontic

The starting salary will be around 20k -30k but after a good  experience in it may go upto 6-7 lakhs p.a.

In BHMS after completion of the course you can become -

Therapist

Doctor

Spa director

Medical assistant

Pharmacist

Consultant

The starting salary will be around 25k -40k ,but after a good experience it can go upto  9 lakhs p.a.

And further Homeopathy has also gained name and fame in other countries as well opening a wide field of research and better income but it requires complete belief in Homeopathy over Allopathy.

So if you accept Homeopathy whole heartedly I would suggest you to go for BHMS.

Hope this helps .