Students interested in studying dental science can have flourishing careers as dentists or dental surgeons. Dental science is a field of medicine that focuses on the oral cavity. It deals with the treatment of diseases and disorders in the maxillofacial (jaw and face) area. It also deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and study of these diseases.
Karnataka has a large number of dental colleges all across its cities and towns. Students opting for the courses on dentistry offered by these colleges have to meet certain guidelines specified by these colleges. Based on our own surveys, special techniques, and media reports, we have compiled a list of top 10 dental colleges in Karnataka.
Manipal College of Dental Sciences was established under the guidance of Dr. Sunder J. Vazirani in 1965. It is a constituent unit of the Manipal University.
Government Dental College & Research Institute, an autonomous institute, is the first dental college of Karnataka, which was established by the Government of India in 1958.
The SDM College of Dental Science and Hospital in Dharwad was established in 1986 and is managed by Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara (SDM) Education Society.
J.S.S. Dental College & Hospital, Mysuru was established in 1986-87. It is affiliated to the Jagadguru Sri Shivarathreeshwara University and recognized by Dental Council of India and Govt. of India.
Commonly known as RRDCH, Rajarajeswari Dental College and Hospital is one of the top dental colleges in India established in 1992. It is affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bengaluru.
Sri Siddhartha Dental College was established in 1992. It is recognized by Dental Council of India and Sri Siddartha Academy of Higher Education, Tumakuru.
Established in 1991 by Sir. M. Visvesvaraya education Trust, Sri Rajiv Gandhi College of Dental Sciences & Hospital is affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka and recognized by the State of Karnataka and Dental Council of India.
A.B Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences was established in 1985. It is recognized by the Dental Council of India for the Undergraduate and Post Graduate courses.
Established in 1992, Coorg Institute of Dental Sciences was established under the aegis of the Coorg Dental and Medical Sciences Trust (R). CIDS has the approval of the Ministry of Health, Govt. of India. It is recognized by DCI and affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka.
Yenepoya Dental College was established in 1992. It is recognized by Dental Council of India, New Delhi and affiliated to Yenepoya University.