Inderprastha Dental College & Hospital

In response to the growing demand for education in Dentistry in this region Inderprastha Dental College & Hospital with a clear vision of the future. It is a pioneering institute in this part of the country in the field of Dentistry education. The College is housed in a new building of 2,50,000 sq.ft. The building is not only the architectural beauty but it is functionally well planned.The College has very progressive and pragmatic environment developed by highly qualified and experienced teaching staff using most modern and innovative teaching aids and methodology. It emphasises real-life experience-based teaching. Its rich library is equipped with internet facilities for the use of its students and faculty. It also subscribes to several national and international journals. The Library has also interconnectivity with leading libraries like British Council library and other Medical Institutions. Such an environment is well-supported by state of the art modern equipment (both imported and indigenous) and materials and patient-simulation systems in all branches of dentistry including Prosthodontics, Restorative Dentistry, Endodontics, Periodontology, Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry. The department of Oral and Maxillo-facial Surgery is equipped with full-fledged surgical and after-care facilities. All these departments are ably supported by excellent diagnostic and investigative facilities in the departments of Oral Medicine and Diagnosis, Oral Radiology, Oral Pathology and Microbiology. Community programmes that are organised by the department of Community Dentistry round the year not only provide training to the students in the dental health education aspects but also generate a variety of clinical material. A rich 'hands-on' clinical experience to prepare the students for future independent practice is thus ensured.The Dental Council of India, which is the monitoring statutory apex body, has recognised our Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) course. In fact, our Dental College was one of the few private Dental College in Uttar Pradesh to get such recognition in first instance. The college is also starting post-graduate (M.D.S.) programme in eight disciplines i.e. Prosthodontics, Pedodontics, Orthodontics, Conservative Dentistry, Oral Pathology & Microbiology, Public Health Dentistry, Oral Medicine & Radiology and Periodontology for Academic Session 2014-15. The college has applied for 3 seats in each of these branches to Dental Council of India.The Dental Council of India recognised the college and its degree Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS). The Dental Hospital attracts a large number of patients and hence ample clinical material is made available to the students. Its annual intake is 100 students and a few seats are reserved for NRI/foreign students. The number of seats in each of the disciplines for MDS branches is 3 seats per annum.Research is an integral part of the postgraduate institution. Research activities are carried out in various branches of Dentistry. The college has undertaken several research projects in collaboration with Interactive Research school of Health Affairs (IRSHA).