Do BDS students need a stethoscope?

<p>Yes, dentists wear stethoscopes for a number of reasons.</p><p>If the patient has to have surgery of any kind, the dentist needs to wear a stethoscope to check blood pressure. Interestingly, while dentist only look at teeth, the whole body can affect our oral health.</p>

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<div dir="auto" data-message-author-role="assistant" data-message-id="b247a750-522b-4308-ba03-d39abb716366"><p>BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) students generally do not need a stethoscope as part of their standard toolkit. Unlike medical students or doctors, who use stethoscopes to listen to heartbeats and lung sounds, dentists focus more on oral health and dental procedures. The primary tools for BDS students include dental instruments such as probes, explorers, and mirrors, rather than diagnostic tools like stethoscopes.</p><p>However, in certain situations or for specific courses related to overall health, a stethoscope might be useful for understanding broader medical concepts. But for everyday dental practice and studies, a stethoscope is not a necessary item.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><strong>Vistaa Dental Care Centre Goregaon</strong></div>

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