SDM College of Dental Sciences, Dharwad

About SDM College of Dental Sciences, Dharwad

The S.D.M. College of Dental Sciences, Dharwad, founded in the year 1986 is a self financing, non profitable organization with a vision of excellence in knowledge, skills and service. The SDMCDS is situated at Sattur between Hubli & Dharwad, in the northern tip of Karnataka, with a population of more than a million is the second largest city in the state of Karnataka after Bangalore and is known as a cultural and educational center. Dharwad is well connected by rail, road and air from cities like Bangalore, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Delhi etc and enjoys excellent climate all through the year.

In 1987, a small dental hospital with 6 dental surgery chairs and units was commissioned in the town center at Dharwad. Two years later in 1989 the hospital was expanded to include all clinical departments and shifted to a larger building near the bus station. In the same year 10 acres land was acquired between Dharwad and Hubli on the National Highway to develop an independent campus with all required infra-structural facilities.

Vision
Learner-centred education, patient-centred service and community-oriented research of excellence.

MISSION
Contribute professionally competent general and speciality personnel to meet regional, national and global oral health care needs.
Foster strong community relationships through research, services and linkages.
Provide an efficient, effective and community-acceptable system that excels in education and service.
Inculcate values in learners to be socially and professionally acceptable