Who can use Dr title in India?
In India, who can use the title "Dr."? Registered medical practitioners with MBBS and BDS degrees are allowed to use "Dr." Registered veterinarians with DVM degrees can use "Dr." Other practitioners like ayurveda, yoga, homeopathy, unani, and naturopathy also use "Dr."
Should I write "Dr." or PhD?
"Dr." abbreviates "Doctor" and is for medical doctors. Put PhD after names.
Can dentists in India use "Dr."?
Allowing dentists "Dr." may confuse patients on scope of practice. Dentistry is not medicine.
What about physiotherapists? They are technicians, not doctors. Some wrongly use "Dr." but authorities are acting against this.
The highest dental degree in India is a 3-year Master of Dental Surgery (MDS). Its holders are consultants in specialties like prosthodontics and periodontics.
Putting "Dr." on passports is okay but should only be used where academically appropriate, not for boasting like on hotel reservations.
In summary, "Dr." is for medical doctors. Others may use it but can risk confusion or misrepresenting their qualifications. Authorities are working to enforce proper usage.