Faculty of Dental Sciences, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh

Faculty of Dental Sciences, King George's Medical University

Shamina Road, Chowk,
P.O. Lucknow, Lucknow (T),
Lucknow (Dist.), Uttar Pradesh - 226 003, India

[email protected]

http://kgmu.org/dental_education.php

The Faculty of Dental Sciences, King George's Medical University, Lucknow was established in 1949. It is a constituent unit of the King George's Medical University, Lucknow. The college was set up under the Govt. of India and the guidance of Dr. B. Sampat.

Faculty of Dental Sciences, King George's Medical University is self-affiliated with the King George's Medical University, Lucknow. The college is also approved and recognized by the Dental Council of India, New Delhi.

The college aims at providing improved patient care through research, education and clinical expertise. As the college is a grant-in-aid college the facilities to be provided and the fee structure are decided by the government.

In 1949, the Dental Wing of King George's Medical College started as a part of the ENT Department. Dr. B. Sampat was in charge then. In 1952, as the Department of Dentistry, it was shifted to a separate premises.

King George's Medical College was upgraded to a Medical University in 2002. The Dental College was then a constituent college of this new medical university. In 2003, the Dental College was again upgraded to a separate university. In 2007, the university status was given to the Faculty of Dental Sciences under King George's Medical University.

Among four dental universities in the world, Faculty of Dental Sciences, King George's Medical University has been ranked 4th worldwide. Under the Government of NCT of Uttar Pradesh the university has been declared as a 'Center of Excellence'. In the field of dental sciences, Faculty of Dental Sciences, King George's Medical University has been rated as one of the best dental institutions.

Acclaimed to be one of the best centres for higher learning the college has been known internationally for providing excellent dental education, especially oral health, keeping in mind the aim of the institution.

A five-year undergraduate programme (BDS) and a three-year postgraduate programme (MDS) are offered at the institute with various specializations.

Under Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi, the college offers certificate courses and diploma through distance learning. Through various collaborations, partnerships and engagements, the institute have tied up with various foreign colleges and conducts various exchange programmes.

The institute has its own selection process which is based on merit as has been specified by the university. It enables prospective students to fill in their academic qualifications and interest.

Candidates should check their marks, best of four/PCM/PCB, whichever is applicable and the cut-off percentage as specified by the college. There are seventy seats in all and admission is possible only after appearing for the National Eligibility Entrance Test (NEET).

Type of College

Government

Accreditation & Recognition

DCI

Established

1949

Affiliation

King George's Medical University, Lucknow

The college has an attractive campus situated in secured and serene atmosphere suitable for learning with Young, dynamic faculty and non-teaching staff
The college has well-equipped with all modern facilities like digital classrooms, library, laboratories, operation theatre's, canteen, computer center, seminar halls & medical facilities etc. as required for the students to study here
The college campus is eco-friendly and free from outside disturbance which provides a congenial atmosphere for study
The institution has a team of highly qualified, talented and dedicated teachers who encourage the updated dental knowledge in all the fields and assist the BDS & MDS Students with high skills in practical’s so that they can shine very well in their future dental practice
The library now contains 5,000 books of various subject’s, 25 National Journals and 75 International Journals. There is a reading room attached to the library wherein dailies, Magazines, periodicals, e-books, Photocopying services, Internet connection are available
The library has 3 separate sections - a) Reference (b) Lending and (c) Reading
The college has established an Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) to assure the quality of the college
The State Government and the Central Government offers a number of scholarships to the meritorious students and the students belonging to SC / ST / OBC
Seminars are organized at departmental levels from time to time to enrich the level of knowledge of the students in the relevant field
Hi-Tech internet facilities can be availed by the students and teachers as per their needs
The Institution established one anti-ragging committee. The Institution formed one committee associated with students and teachers for anti-ragging. The decision of the committee is the final for any punishment against ragging
Continued Dental Education (CDE) programme is conducted once in 3 months in the college. Its importance is to gain more knowledge in the field of dentistry.
Hi-Tech theory class was taken through "Touch On Cloud" Software to the Students with iPad and Laptops
The patients were explained and counseled about their problems through the i-Pad explanation with pictures. In order to understand the basic relation between Sugar & Dental Caries as well as improper brushing technique and Periodontal diseases, this i-Pad counseling got overall success criteria
Mentor-Mentee system is a program designed exclusively for students to interact with one faculty who helps the student to solve academic, and other personal problems. Mentor, in turn, interacts with Deputy Chief Mentor and Chief Mentor for further measures. Apart from this, counseling is provided by professional counselors
Department of Periodontics has conducted the "Laser Hands-on Course" for all the CRRIs who posted in the department and also given demon in Vegetables and patients with appreciation Certificate
The college strongly believes in overall development of the student and hence extracurricular activities of the students are given equal importance
The Root Canal Treatment (RCT) has been done under the "Endodontic Microscope" in Post Graduate Clinic of Conservative and Endodontic Department
Annual Cultural week and Sports week are arranged to bring the talents of the students to the fore while prizes won at intercollegiate tournaments speaks volumes especially the group dance troupe

Medical

Streams	Mode	Duration	Eligibility
Bachelor in Dental Surgery (BDS)	Full Time	5 years	10+2
Master of Dental Surgery in Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics	Full Time	3 Years	BDS
Master of Dental Surgery in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery	Full Time	3 Years	BDS
Master of Dental Surgery in Orthodontics	Full Time	3 Years	BDS
Master of Dental Surgery in Pedodontics	Full Time	3 Years	BDS
Master of Dental Surgery in Periodontics	Full Time	3 Years	BDS
Master of Dental Surgery in Prosthodontics	Full Time	3 Years	BDS

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