Health care reform emphasizes primary care and prevention, principles that have long guided the field of dental care. Dental education must continue to stress the importance of addressing the oral health needs of all individuals. With this vision, the institution’s mission is to educate and train students to achieve excellence in the art and science of dentistry. This involves producing graduates who are not only technically skilled and knowledgeable in biological sciences but also compassionate and sensitive to the needs of patients and the community.
Recognized as the best dental academy in Bhopal, the institution fosters innovative teaching, research, scholarship, and community service. It instills a mindset of inquiry and the importance of lifelong learning among both faculty and students.
The institution offers a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (B.D.S.) program with 100 admissions per year, and a Master of Dental Surgery (M.D.S.) program in nine specialties. Under the aegis of Sarvajanik Jankakyan Parmarthik Nyas, the People’s Dental Academy (PDA) was established in 2004, with its first academic session commencing in 2005.
The School of Dentistry is affiliated with the People’s Hospital, a 1150-bed facility located in close proximity, which offers extensive clinical exposure to both undergraduate and postgraduate students across rural and urban healthcare centers.
A constituent institute of People’s University since 2011-12, the college is approved by the Dental Council of India, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (Government of India), and the Government of Madhya Pradesh. The B.D.S. program is fully recognized by the DCI.
Additional highlights include:
- ISO 9001:2015 certification
- Highly qualified and experienced faculty
- Consistent excellent academic performance by students
- 59,550 patients treated through extension activities (476 camps)
- Host for Barkatullah University’s intercollegiate sports events
- Collaborations with IDA, JN Cancer Hospital, Vanasthali University, BU, ISRO, ECHS, and CSRD, Bhopal
The institution is fully equipped with all required departments, modern laboratories, museums, and a well-stocked library with an extensive range of periodicals and reference materials. Facilities include separate hostels for boys and girls, a gymnasium, cafeteria, and transportation services. Regular CDE programs, guest lectures, symposiums, and workshops further enrich the academic environment.
