Institute of Dental Studies and Technologies

Institute of Dental Studies and Technologies (IDST) is a renowned dental institution located in Modinagar, Uttar Pradesh, India. Here's an in-depth description of the institute:

Establishment and Affiliation
The institute was established in 2000-01 by Late Padmshree L.K Gandhi. It is affiliated with Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University Lucknow and approved by the Dental Council of India, Government of India.
Courses Offered
The institute offers both undergraduate and postgraduate programs in dentistry. The undergraduate program is Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS), and the postgraduate program is Master of Dental Surgery (MDS). Students pursuing the BDS degree are trained in Basic science and are exposed to all 9 specialties of dentistry.

Faculty and Facilities
IDST is known for its dedicated and experienced faculty members committed to delivering these courses. The institute provides high-quality education through its dedicated team of faculty and well-equipped facilities¹[1]. The campus spans over 27 acres and houses facilities like a computer lab, library, sports auditorium, cafeteria, hostel, laboratory, hospital, OPD, and a Centre for Community Medicine.

Achievements
IDST is one of the leading dental colleges in India. It has garnered a reputation as one of the premier dental colleges in Uttar Pradesh. The institute is proud to share that it is now NAAC Accredited and received the "Times Business Award 2024" for "Excellence in Dental Education.

Admissions
Admissions to the BDS and MDS programs are based on the NEET UG and NEET MDS entrance exams respectively. The counselling is conducted by the Directorate of Medical Education and Training (DMET), Lucknow.