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Re: Is Dentistry Better Than Medicine by Nobody: 10:03am On Apr 08, 2017 |
holuwajobar: Really funny. But Agric is a good course. Most other courses blow faster than doctors. 5years post graduation and many courses are stable. 5 years post graduation for doctors and they are just 1 year post NYSC. It's hard being a medical doctor. Very hard and harsh. |
Re: Is Dentistry Better Than Medicine by holuwajobar(m): 10:12am On Apr 08, 2017 |
sgtponzihater:d situation of d nation z nt even encouragin |
Re: Is Dentistry Better Than Medicine by puremind1: 10:16am On Apr 08, 2017 |
sgtponzihater: Mr Ponzi Hater, it clearly shows that you are ill-informed or an outright illiterate in the field of Dentistry. Dental and medical students study the same courses up to part 4 and in some schools part 5. Dental surgeons know more than 80% of what medical doctors do know . Medical doctors know nothing about Dentistry. Dentistry is a broad specialty with many subspecialties under it. They ear the same salaries (CONMESS) and in abroad dentists earn more. You are very wrong that Medicine is for the smartest. In OAU, a number of dental students have won first prices in Anatomy, Biochemistry and Physiology in preclinical classes where medical students are despite the fact that dental students offer more courses. To me, they are medical doctors, but dentists as specialists just like gynaecologist, urologists,neurologists etc. Mr Ponzi, try to explore and be more exposed. 6 Likes |
Re: Is Dentistry Better Than Medicine by Nobody: 10:24am On Apr 08, 2017 |
puremind1: Stop saying thrash here. I am sell more informed than you. While dentist know a lot about the Basic medical sciences they veer off in the clinical sciences. And it is actually the clinical sciences that makes a physician. If not Anatomy and physiology graduate would have claimed same knowledge with doctors. Rubbish! and money is not everything. 1 Like |
Re: Is Dentistry Better Than Medicine by aluko360(m): 10:25am On Apr 08, 2017 |
medicine(o & g, family medicine, paediatrics, surgery, orthopaedics and the likes) is more lucrative in Naija compared to dentistry. A visit to any of these departments on their clinic days will butress my point. Less attention is given to oral care in Naija except in exceptional cases where patients have no choice.. I have seen people who have not done basic S&P (scaling and polishing) in years and this procedure cost less than 3k in govt owned hospitals. So dear OP, the choice is yours. 2 Likes |
Re: Is Dentistry Better Than Medicine by donbenie(m): 10:45am On Apr 08, 2017 |
datfreshdoc:An Optometrist is not a Medical Doctor,yes he has the Dr in his name but his curriculum and the scope of his work does not qualify him as a Medical Doctor and neither are they members of the NMA..the equivalent of a Dentist in the Eye specialist area is an Ophthalmologist which like Dentistry is a Surgical department in Medicine.. 2 Likes |
Re: Is Dentistry Better Than Medicine by Nobody: 10:48am On Apr 08, 2017 |
aluko360: U say the truth. Saying a dentist knows as much as a medical doctor/physician is everything wrong with Nigerian practice. If a dentist in Nigeria doesn't get a government job he is nearly doomed and dentist don't earn more than doctors any where abroad. While there is a public outcry for more doctors the world over there is non such cry for dentist. Dubai medical council will be in Nigeria today to sweep as many physicians as they can. Most dentist end up having identity crisis or even frankly becoming quacks and pretending to be doctors. 1 Like |
Re: Is Dentistry Better Than Medicine by Nobody: 10:51am On Apr 08, 2017 |
The worst I saw was a non-graduate doing scaling and polishing and tooth extraction for his uncles clinic. I knew Nigeria is finished. These shouldn't be. |
Re: Is Dentistry Better Than Medicine by donbenie(m): 11:01am On Apr 08, 2017 |
sgtponzihater:Like I said earlier, you don't know anything about a Dental Surgery curriculum and should stop making categorical statements on what you are not sure of.. Dental Students do Basic Medical Sciences same as their General Medical colleagues AND also Pathology and Pharmacology,same as their Medical colleagues in 400L AND A FULL SESSION of MEDICINE AND SURGERY in their 500L, during which he does rotational postings in various departments of Medicine and Surgery,as part of their general clinical studies and only concentrates on core Dental Courses in their final year.. I should know,I am a Dentist.. 7 Likes |
Re: Is Dentistry Better Than Medicine by Emerituz(m): 11:14am On Apr 08, 2017 |
ChukwuObi:That name ehn... All the Chukwus that i know are DUBIOUS in nature |
Re: Is Dentistry Better Than Medicine by Nobody: 11:36am On Apr 08, 2017 |
donbenie: And u did professional exams in medicine and surgery and paediatrics and OnG also. If u didn't shut ur trap MBBS is gold standard. Not disparaging any other course though because MBBS graduates suffer for nothing in this country. 2 Likes |
Re: Is Dentistry Better Than Medicine by sweetgala(m): 11:53am On Apr 08, 2017 |
My dentist charged me more for every single appointment than both my surgeries combined that's all I know. Cost me over 400 euro over a 2 week period the last year just to get my wisdom tooth cleaned, ground back and filled. The filling has now come off and I need to book another appointment. If I could go back to college I want to be a dentist 10 Likes |
Re: Is Dentistry Better Than Medicine by Nobody: 11:56am On Apr 08, 2017 |
Silvereze: As a medical practitioner myself, if you want to practice in this country then go for medicine. But if you have plans of moving abroad eg America, Canada, Europe or Australia then any can go. 2 Likes |
Re: Is Dentistry Better Than Medicine by DrSuleiman100: 11:57am On Apr 08, 2017 |
Ponzihater is the dumbest here followed closely by aluko360. How can you pple be arguing over something you know little or nothing about? Haba! Your level of ignorance is too high. Chai! *both are medical doctors. Only that dentistry is more of surgery than prescribing drug though they do where it's necessary *dentistry more demanding and tasking in medical school because of more courses they offer in addition to common courses they offer with those studying medicine *same salary scale in Nigeria Dentist paid higher in most developed countries of the world *both are treated and respected the same way *dentists have more potential to earn more money than those that studied medicine *Both are under the same umbrella of medical and dental council of Nigeria and NMA with the same identity card generated by the same association *Same method of renewing and getting practising license Any of them can be head of the hospital as CMD Both can go on to specialize and earn same salary and allowance The choice is yours. Thanks 2 Likes |
Re: Is Dentistry Better Than Medicine by donbenie(m): 12:07pm On Apr 08, 2017 |
sgtponzihater:No,you should shut your trap and stop exposing your ignorance..Yes I did a Professional exam in Medicine and Surgery,what did you think..After a full year of Medicine and Surgery you won't write an exam on it? Paediatrics and OnG are specialist Courses not under the purview of Dentistry except for Paediatric Dentistry and I thought you were comparing Dentistry to Basic Medical Sciences.. Medicine maybe the gold standard but you certainly don't know anything about Dentistry and should stop making pronouncements on what you obviously know nothing about.. 7 Likes |
Re: Is Dentistry Better Than Medicine by aluko360(m): 12:19pm On Apr 08, 2017 |
DrSuleiman100: thanks for the mention boy but why the insult? kindly take a trip to the nearest mental health facility close to you because you need to be checked asap. every poster on this thread has his opinion to share so what is your problem? enjoy your weekend! |
Re: Is Dentistry Better Than Medicine by DrSuleiman100: 12:31pm On Apr 08, 2017 |
aluko360: Stop arguing on something you know little or nothing about. Listen to the people who are into the fields instead of arguing with them. It doesn't make sense. 5 Likes |
Re: Is Dentistry Better Than Medicine by eyinjuege: 12:52pm On Apr 08, 2017 |
Go for dentistry. Its less stressful, more money. We don't have enough Drs practicing in Nigeria, but we have even fewer dentists. All those saying people don't care about their dental health, please wait for them to have a tooth ache, and they will testify that it's "strong meat that is called nama". 4 Likes |
Re: Is Dentistry Better Than Medicine by aluko360(m): 12:56pm On Apr 08, 2017 |
DrSuleiman100: Did you read my initial post at all? All i said in summary was some fields in medicine are more lucrative than dentistry in 9ja. The case may be different in other climes but not HERE! i dont know where you work but where i work even ENT aND EYE generate more revenue that Dental dept. |
Re: Is Dentistry Better Than Medicine by st012: 1:11pm On Apr 08, 2017 |
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Re: Is Dentistry Better Than Medicine by Oraculus: 1:26pm On Apr 08, 2017 |
this might help this argument. checkout what the new acting registrar of the medical and dental council studied https://www.mdcn.gov.ng/page/homepage |
Re: Is Dentistry Better Than Medicine by Oladiran0o7: 1:41pm On Apr 08, 2017 |
jessiecah: Dentists have regulated working hours, doctors don't. |
Re: Is Dentistry Better Than Medicine by castel428: 2:32pm On Apr 08, 2017 |
ChukwuObi:proof please |
Re: Is Dentistry Better Than Medicine by DrSuleiman100: 2:56pm On Apr 08, 2017 |
Oraculus: OP As you can see, the current medical and dental council of Nigeria registrar studied dentistry (the only body that regulates the medical and dental practice in Nigeria and it is also the only body that issues license to any doctor) whether you are a gynecologist, neurologist, cardiologist or dental surgeons or whatever . Many dentists have been the CMD and CMAC of teaching hospitals here in Nigeria and abroad THE CHOICE IS YOURS 2 Likes |
Re: Is Dentistry Better Than Medicine by ElPhoche(m): 3:59pm On Apr 08, 2017 |
puremind1:Oga, you don come. How person weh deh study to specialise in the oral cavity and the maxillary sinus, know 80% of what doctors who study the other parts of the body? Explain please. The oral cavity is less than 1% of the body 1 Like |
Re: Is Dentistry Better Than Medicine by DrSuleiman100: 4:34pm On Apr 08, 2017 |
ElPhoche: Stop displaying your despicable and abysmal level of ignorance. This is a public forum. Who told you it's only oral cavity dental surgeons studied? I am a dental surgeon. My part 5 bed side exam was a DM patient of which I was expected to know everything about diabetes ranging from clerking, features, signs and symptoms diagnosis, complications and management during medicine and surgery exam with those that were studying medicine under the same exam conditions and pass mark. No part of your body is in isolation. Different parts of body work together as a system. That is why you must know everything as a doctor If anything is wrong with a part of your system, manifestations may be on a distant site. Dentists are complete doctor just like those that studied medicine 10 Likes |
Re: Is Dentistry Better Than Medicine by eniolaamoda: 6:01pm On Apr 08, 2017 |
DrSuleiman100: Pls u guys should differenciate this medicine properly I thought only ppl who did mbbs are called medical.doctor Is a vet.doctor also a doctor Is a phychiatrist also a doctor Pls shed more light on this pls I really wish to learn Because a dentist studied most of d courses a person who reads mbbs did, does this qualify him to be a doctor? Because someone who studied some of the courses an accoubtant did in his first 3years in d uni does this qualify him to be an accountant? Bcus ppl who study internaltional relations and business admin do some accoubting courses Does dis mean we can call dem accountants |
Re: Is Dentistry Better Than Medicine by Nobody: 7:34pm On Apr 08, 2017 |
eniolaamoda: Don't mind DAT kid. He is quite ignorant. When someone says I am a doctor ur mind goes to MBBS because a dentist doesnt save any life. Dentist are best dental surgeon or to make them look dignified oral physicians. When u say physician or medical doctor it's strictly MBBS and knowing 80% of what a medical doctor knows is pure trash. |
Re: Is Dentistry Better Than Medicine by Mbediogu(m): 8:36pm On Apr 08, 2017 |
The cache is wider in medicine even after specialization but if you don't want too much wahala and money, go dentistry especially if you are aspiring to be a housewife. Scaling, filling, extraction and moulding denture will provide enough for your womanly needs. |
Re: Is Dentistry Better Than Medicine by DokitaDave(m): 8:37pm On Apr 08, 2017 |
sgtponzihater: Well, I think the problem here is ignorance coupled with the zero will to learn. Since you can insist a Dentist isn't a doctor, then, you obviously ain't willing to learn. Is an Opthamologist a doctor? Is a Gynaecologist a doctor? Can we call a Neurosurgeon a doctor? Can we say an Oral and Maxilofacial surgeon is a doctor? Infact, who is a doctor? I think we should start from there. If you take off the mindset to attack and patiently research on those questions and answer them accurately, then, I think you should be fine. ![]() 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Is Dentistry Better Than Medicine by DokitaDave(m): 8:40pm On Apr 08, 2017 |
Zico5: Omonoba1: Thank you sirs for educating that man. ![]() |
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