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Backgroud : Over the last few years, the proportion of women in dentistry has been rising steadily, raising questions about the effects of this feminization on the profession. This is the first study of its kind to provide data regarding the self-reported career choice motivation and intentions after graduation of female dental students in India.
Methodology : A cross-sectional questionnaire survey of female dental students attending a large accredited dental Dental college in Northern India.
Results : A total of 112 female dental students were given the questionnaire. Analysis of the motives for choosing dentistry as a career revealed that the most important factors that influenced their choice of dentistry. Our study showed Students' attitude towards profession, that maximum students were happy being dentist.