The need for accessible, affordable and quality Oral Health Care and Dental Education in North Coastal Andhra, led to the conception of ‘GITAM Dental College & Hospital”. GITAM Dental College and Hospital, established in the year 2001, is situated in a sprawling campus amidst lush green surroundings, close to the beach. It is an ideal eco-friendly location suitable for a peaceful and studious environment. Pupils can derive utmost benefit from their studies and patients can get quality dental care.
Dental care has been gaining importance over the years, due to increased health consciousness among all classes of people. GITAM Dental College & Hospital aims at providing optimal oral health care to everyone in general and to the poor and rural population in particular.
GITAM Dental College & Hospital is one of the premier educational institutions offering quality and affordable Dental care in India. The Dental College has excellent infrastructure with over 1,65,000 sft. Of built up area and is the largest of its kind, in Andhra Pradesh. It has well equipped state-of-the-art library, excellent internet facilities, modern clinical departments and pre-clinical laboratories. The lecture halls are furnished with latest teaching aids and there are several seminar rooms. The library is located in a peaceful environment with a good collection of textbooks and National & International journals. There is free transport facility for the patients and the treatment is also provided free of cost for the deserving poor.
The College presently offers Bachelor of Dental Surgery (B.D.S) Course of four years duration followed by one year compulsory Rotatory Internship Programme. The College admits 100 students per annum and is affiliated to NTR University of Health Sciences. The Management is planning to start ‘Dental Technician’ and ‘Dental Hygienist’ courses shortly.
GITAM Dental College & Hospital has a blend of experienced, knowledgeable, young and dedicated team of professionals who are very competent and well qualified. The curriculum is designed to guide the students towards acquiring expertise in both theory & clinical aspects of Dental and basic medical sciences. Quality education is imparted with the latest technical know-how, to the students of GITAM Dental College & Hospital. The students are groomed by the faculty to be adept in knowledge and practical skills and also to inculcate the basic virtues of discipline and service. The young minds are encouraged to deliberate and be inquisitive.
The combined efforts of Management, Faculty and Students helped the College to secure ‘Recognition of BDS Course’ by the Dental Council of India and the Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. With this GITAM Dental College & Hospital became eligible to start Post Graduation Courses ( Master of Dental Surgery) from the academic year 2007-2008.
GITAM Dental College & Hospital also houses a 550 seat capacity Auditorium and an E-learning Center. The campus provides indoor and outdoor sports facilities including international standard tennis courts. Students are encouraged to develop their skills in extra curricular activities and cultural events.
GITAM Dental College & Hospital conducts frequent dental health camps for educating, motivating and treating the general public, especially the rural population, so as to improve their oral hygiene and health status.
GITAM Dental College & Hospital is committed to the service of one and all to achieve the best oral health care possible. The College is in constant pursuit of dental health care for the public, following the highest ethical standards.
GITAM Dental College & Hospital aspires to become the foremost dental institution in the country by offering the highest standards in education, research and Public Oral Health Care as envisioned by their beloved President Dr.M.V.V.S.Murthi.
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