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Masters in Public Health as Career Option: Perception of Dental Interns and Residents in Gujarat

Dr. Anjali Navadiya1 Dr. Vidhi Kevadiya2 Dr. Hetvi Parmar3 Dr. Vivek Kher4 Dr. Chaitanya Parmar5 Dr. Mandeep Sinh Gohil6
1 2 Tutor at College of Dental Science and Hospital, Amargadh, Gujarat, India. 3 4 5 Dental Intern at College of Dental Science and Hospital, Amargadh, Gujarat, India. 6 Reader and Guide from Department of Public Health Dentistry at College of Dental Science and Hospital, Amargadh, Gujarat, India.

Published Online: July-August 2026

Pages: 61-71

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