Government Dental College Kerala

Government Dental College Kerala is a public dental college located in two campuses, one in Thiruvananthapuram and the other in Kottayam. It is one of the oldest and reputed dental institutes in the country, established in 1959 and 2002 respectively. It is affiliated to Kerala University of Health Sciences and recognized by the Dental Council of India. 12

The college offers Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) and Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) programs in various specialties, such as oral medicine and radiology, oral and maxillofacial surgery, conservative dentistry and endodontics, prosthodontics and crown and bridge, periodontology, orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics, pedodontics and preventive dentistry, oral pathology and microbiology, and public health dentistry. The college also offers certificate courses in dental mechanics and dental hygienist. The college has a well-designed curriculum and a comprehensive evaluation system, based on the guidelines of the Dental Council of India. 123

The college has a mission to provide quality dental education and training to the students, and to promote oral health care and research in the society. The college has a vision to be a center of excellence in dental education and research, and to produce competent and ethical dental professionals. The college has a motto of “Service with Smile”. 23

The college has spacious and modern campuses, with state-of-the-art infrastructure and facilities. The college has well-equipped laboratories, libraries, auditoriums, hostels, sports facilities, and medical facilities. The college also has a dental hospital, which provides dental care and treatment to the patients at affordable rates. The college has a team of experienced and qualified faculty members, who are dedicated to teaching and research. The college has a high academic standard and a good academic record, with many students securing top ranks and awards in the university examinations.