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New National Dental Commission To Transform Dental Education In India

India Sets Up New National Dental Commission To Transform Dental Education

The Indian government today constituted the National Dental Commission (NDC), in a major reform to improve the quality of dental education in the country and align it with global standards, said the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, on the occasion of World Oral Health Day.

The government also announced three autonomous boards under the NDC and repealed the erstwhile Dental Council of India (DCI). The developments were notified on March 19, making the new framework operational from the same date, the Ministry said in a statement.

The NDC aims to introduce essential and long-overdue regulatory reforms in dental education and enhance access to affordable oral healthcare across the country. 

The three autonomous bodies aim to support the functioning of the Commission. These are:

<ul><li>Undergraduate and Postgraduate Dental Education Board -- to oversee dental education </li><li>Dental Assessment and Rating Board -- to regulate accreditation and institutional assessment </li><li>Ethics and Dental Registration Board -- to govern professional conduct and registration of dentists</li></ul>Dr. Sanjay Tewari has been appointed as the Chairperson of the NDC, and Dr. Mousumi Goswami as its Part-Time Member, according to the ministry.

The key functions of the National Dental Commission includes: 

<ul><li>Framing regulations to implement the provisions of the Act </li><li>Conducting rating and assessment of dental institutions </li><li>Evaluating human resources and promoting dental research </li><li>Framing guidelines for fee regulation in private dental colleges </li><li>Establishing standards for community dental care, education, research, and professional ethics</li></ul>The National Dental Commission Bill, 2023 was passed by the Indian Parliament in 2023, to provide quality and affordable dental education by regularizing the dental profession in the country.

Every year on March 20, World Oral Health Day is observed to empower people with the knowledge, tools and confidence to secure good oral health.

The 2026 theme is “A Happy Mouth is a Happy Life” raises awareness about the importance of caring for your mouth at every stage of life - from birth through later years.

"Healthy Mouth, Healthy Nation. This World Oral Health Day, let’s raise awareness and take action, practice proper brushing, reduce sugar intake, and prioritize regular dental check-ups. Your smile deserves daily care," the Ministry of Health shared in a post on social media platform X.

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"A healthy mouth is essential for a healthy body. This World Oral Health Day, let’s focus on building better habits for ourselves and our families," said Union Health Minister JP Nadda.

He called for building up "simple steps like proper brushing, limiting sugary foods, and regular dental check-ups" to maintain good oral health.

"Good oral care not only keeps our smile bright but also supports overall well-being. Let’s use this occasion to raise awareness and commit to maintaining good oral hygiene every day," he added.

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The Indian government today constituted the National Dental Commission (NDC), in a major reform to improve the quality of dental education in the country and align it with global standards, said the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, on the occasion of World Oral Health Day. The government also announced three autonomous boards under the NDC and repealed the erstwhile Dental Council of India (DCI). The developments were notified on March 19, making the new framework operational from the same date, the Ministry said in a statement. The NDC aims to introduce essential and long-overdue regulatory reforms in dental education and enhance access to affordable oral healthcare across the country. The three autonomous bodies aim to support the functioning of the Commission. These are: Undergraduate and Postgraduate Dental Education Board -- to oversee dental education Dental Assessment and Rating Board -- to regulate accreditation and institutional assessment Ethics and Dental Registration Board -- to govern professional conduct and registration of dentistsDr. Sanjay Tewari has been appointed as the Chairperson of the NDC, and Dr. Mousumi Goswami as its Part-Time Member, according to the ministry. The key functions of the National Dental Commission includes: Framing regulations to implement the provisions of the Act Conducting rating and assessment of dental institutions Evaluating human resources and promoting dental research Framing guidelines for fee regulation in private dental colleges Establishing standards for community dental care, education, research, and professional ethicsThe National Dental Commission Bill, 2023 was passed by the Indian Parliament in 2023, to provide quality and affordable dental education by regularizing the dental profession in the country.World Oral Health DayEvery year on March 20, World Oral Health Day is observed to empower people with the knowledge, tools and confidence to secure good oral health.The 2026 theme is “A Happy Mouth is a Happy Life” raises awareness about the importance of caring for your mouth at every stage of life - from birth through later years. "Healthy Mouth, Healthy Nation. This World Oral Health Day, let’s raise awareness and take action, practice proper brushing, reduce sugar intake, and prioritize regular dental check-ups. Your smile deserves daily care," the Ministry of Health shared in a post on social media platform X.Also read: World Oral Health Day: Your Mouth May Signal Disease Before You Even Know, According To Doctor  "A healthy mouth is essential for a healthy body. This World Oral Health Day, let’s focus on building better habits for ourselves and our families," said Union Health Minister JP Nadda. He called for building up "simple steps like proper brushing, limiting sugary foods, and regular dental check-ups" to maintain good oral health. "Good oral care not only keeps our smile bright but also supports overall well-being. Let’s use this occasion to raise awareness and commit to maintaining good oral hygiene every day," he added.