The Truth About OMFS | Dentistry Career, Salary & Life of an Oral Surgeon

People often think dentistry is just about fixing teeth and making smiles look better They don't see the years of training, the pressure of building a practice from scratch, the toxic realities of residency, or the constant struggle to earn trust in one of the most misunderstood medical professions. In this episode of The Nachiket Bhatia Show, Dr. Nachiket Bhatia sits down with Dr. Himani Joshi, an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon, Gujarat State Topper, AIR 6 in NEET MDS, and a specialist trained at Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences (MAMC) and AIIMS Delhi. This conversation goes far beyond dental procedures. Dr. Himani opens up about choosing BDS over MBBS, securing an All India Rank 6 in NEET MDS, the harsh realities of MDS residency, toxicity inside government institutions, building a successful dental practice, why many dentists struggle financially, the future of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, the NEET MDS controversy, unethical practices in dentistry, and what every aspiring dentist should know before entering the profession Some careers are built on degrees Others are built on skill, resilience, and the courage to keep learning every single day If you're a BDS student, MDS aspirant, practising dentist, NEET aspirant, or someone curious about the real world of dentistry, oral surgery, and private practice, this episode is for you What we unpack in this episode: • Why thousands of students choose BDS over MBBS and whether it's the right decision • The journey from AIR 6 in NEET MDS to training at MAMC and AIIMS Delhi • The hidden toxicity inside MDS residency and government dental colleges • The reality of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery as a career in India • Government vs private dental colleges: does the college really matter? • How to start your own dental clinic after MDS • The truth about salaries, private practice, and long-term career growth in dentistry • Can YouTube really teach surgery? Where should doctors draw the line? • The future of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery in the AI era • NEET MDS controversies, exam irregularities, and the rank 1 debate • The qualities every successful dentist needs beyond academic knowledge About the Host: Dr. Nachiket Bhatia is an angel investor, 3x TEDx speaker, and motivational educator for India's medical community. Recognised in the Times 40 Under 40 and featured by Forbes among the Top 10 Most Innovative CEOs (2020), he helps doctors gain clarity beyond exams, careers, entrepreneurship, and unconventional pathways in medicine. Follow Dr. Nachiket Bhatia: Instagram:   / dr.nachiketbhatia   Twitter (X): https://x.com/bhatia_nachiket Timestamps: 00:00 - Trailer 00:44 - Introduction 01:23 - BDS vs MBBS 05:53 - Truth About BDS PG Colleges 10:39 - Government Medical Students Are Frustrated 13:54 - Rapid Fire 15:21 - Future of Dentistry 18:12 - Life of an Oral Surgeon 23:43 - Taking Risks in Dentistry 25:46 - Dentist Salary Reality 29:00 - Planning Your Dental Career 33:40 - NEET MDS Scandal Explained