Why I Chose Not to Pursue MDS—And Have No Regrets

For the longest time, I believed that MDS was the only way to succeed in dentistry—more prestige, better career opportunities. That’s what everyone seemed to say.

I even appeared for the NEET exam and secured an exceptionally good rank. But it wasn’t enough for a government seat, and I wasn’t willing to invest a fortune in a private one.

That’s when I paused and asked myself: Do I really want this?

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Here’s why I chose a different path:

⏳ I don’t want to confine myself to a single specialty when dentistry is constantly evolving.

🚀 I don’t want to chase a title just because society expects me to.

✨ My true passion lies elsewhere—teaching, creating content, writing, and empowering others.

Instead of spending three years specializing in MDS, I can invest that time in sharpening skills that truly excite me—public speaking, teaching, video editing, writing, and marketing.

I can take courses, gain hands-on experience, and build something unique rather than simply following the crowd.

I don’t want to spend my days locked within the four walls of a clinic, only to look back and regret not spending enough time with my family.

What I do want is freedom. 🕊️

✅ The freedom to learn and grow in ways that align with my passion.

✅ The freedom to shape my career on my own terms.

✅ The freedom to explore the untapped side of dentistry—teaching, creating, empowering, and helping others—because, at the end of the day, success is defined by impact, not just a degree.

So, no, I won’t be pursuing MDS. But that doesn’t make me any less ambitious—it simply means I see success differently. 💡

Have you ever questioned a path that everyone expected you to follow?

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