What are the key differences between BDS and BAMS in terms of career scope?

<p>Both &lt;a href="https://www.shiksha.com/bds-bachelor-of-dental-surgery-chp"&gt;BDS&lt;/a&gt; (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) and &lt;a href="https://www.shiksha.com/bams-bachelor-of-ayurvedic-medicine-and-surgery-chp"&gt;BAMS&lt;/a&gt; (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery) offer rewarding career paths but in different fields.</p><p>While&nbsp;<strong>BDS graduates specialize in dental health</strong>, <strong>BAMS focuses on Ayurveda-based medical treatments</strong>. Below is a comparison of their career scope:</p><figure><table><tbody><tr><th><p>Aspect</p></th><th><p>BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)</p></th><th><p>BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery)</p></th></tr><tr><td><p>Focus Area</p></td><td><p>Specializes in <strong>oral health, dental surgeries, and treatments</strong>.</p></td><td><p>Specializes in <strong>Ayurvedic medicine, herbal treatments, and holistic healing</strong>.</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Job Roles</p></td><td><p>Dentists, Orthodontists, Prosthodontists, Endodontists, Dental Surgeons.</p></td><td><p>Ayurvedic Doctors, Panchakarma Specialists, Ayurvedic Consultants, and Researchers.</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Employment Sectors</p></td><td><p>Clinics, hospitals, academic institutions, research centers, and private practice.</p></td><td><p>Government Ayurvedic hospitals, private clinics, wellness centers, and pharmaceutical industries.</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Further Studies</p></td><td><p>MDS (Master of Dental Surgery), specialised dental certifications.</p></td><td><p>MD Ayurveda, PhD in Ayurveda, PG Diplomas in Ayurvedic specializations.</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Scope Abroad</p></td><td><p>Can work abroad after clearing licensing exams (e.g., NBDE, ORE).</p></td><td><p>Limited global opportunities, but Ayurveda is gaining popularity in wellness tourism.</p></td></tr></tbody></table></figure><p>&nbsp;</p>

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