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VOL. 8, ISSUE 1 (2026)
Unemployment and vulnerable financial situation among recent dental graduates of Kerala, India
Authors
Dr. Cephen Binny Kuruvilla, Dr. Vimal Jossy, Dr. Sneha E J
Abstract
The dental profession in India, once considered highly desirable, now
faces a critical crisis of manpower oversupply and subsequent educated
unemployment. This review examines the profound challenges facing recent dental
graduates, characterized by high rates of joblessness and precarious financial
dependency. The proliferation of private dental colleges, a severe deficit in
public sector opportunities, and low public oral health awareness have created
a saturated job market, forcing many graduates into financially vulnerable
positions. A comprehensive policy response involving regulatory control over
professional output, aggressive job creation in the public health sector, and
enhanced public awareness is urgently required to mitigate this systemic crisis
and prevent the wastage of highly trained human capital.
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Pages:136-137
How to cite this article:
Dr. Cephen Binny Kuruvilla, Dr. Vimal Jossy, Dr. Sneha E J "Unemployment and vulnerable financial situation among recent dental graduates of Kerala, India". International Journal of Dental Sciences, Vol 8, Issue 1, 2026, Pages 136-137
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