Overview

Dentistry Beyond the Clinic: Careers, Systems and the Future of Practice in India is an insightful academic and professional event designed to broaden the perspective of dental students and practitioners beyond conventional chairside practice.

The event explores the evolving landscape of dentistry in India, highlighting how the profession is no longer limited to private clinics but is expanding into diverse career pathways, organized healthcare systems, and technology-driven practice. Modern dentistry is increasingly multidisciplinary, technologically advanced, and offers a wide range of opportunities beyond traditional roles

Objectives of Event

• Guide participants on career options after BDS, including specialization, non-clinical roles, and real-world challenges faced by young dentists.
• Discuss the rise of corporate and organized dentistry, and how large-scale healthcare systems are reshaping job structures and growth opportunities.
• Explore the impact of Artificial Intelligence and digital dentistry, which are enhancing diagnosis, treatment planning, and efficiency, while still requiring strong clinical judgment and responsibility .

• Highlight leadership, discipline, and ethics in healthcare, drawing inspiration from structured systems like armed forces dentistry.

Convener Details

ADVISORS:

1. Dr Ajit Kumar, Director PR, Sharda University, 8800998888, ajit.kumar@sharda.ac.in

2. Dr Hemant Sawhney, Dean, School of Dental Sciences, 9560705787, dean.sds@sharda.ac.in

CONVENERS:

1. Dr. Pallavi Sharma, Professor, Sharda School of Dental Sciences 

2. Dr. Mahinder Singh Chauhan, Associate Professor, Sharda School of Dental Sciences

3. Dr. Rohit Sharma, Associate Professor, Sharda School of Dental Sciences

Co-ordinators:

_{Dr. Ayush Dixit, Assistant Professor, School of Dental sciences, 9899431966, ayush.dixit@sharda.ac.in}

Speaker Details:

• Lt. Gen. Dr. Vimal Arora (Retd.) MDS PVSM,AVSM,VSM&Bar, OSRE(Oman) Chief Clinical Officer Clove Dental