St. Joseph Dental College, Eluru was established in 2002 and is managed by the V.D.M. Charitable trust.

The college is affiliated to NTR University of Health Sciences, Hyderabad and is recognised from Dental Council of India (DCI) as well the Government of India.

The college strive to educate dentists with a broader vision who will play a leading role in oral health care.

Vision & Mission:

The mission of St. Joseph Dental College, Eluru, is to prepare students for a career in dental surgery requiring an intensive 5-year effort on part of both the faculty and the individual undergraduates. 

Attain excellence in dental health education

Serve the oral health care needs of all people with compassion irrespective of religion, caste or creed, particularly the poor and the needy