DENTAL COUNCIL OF INDIA M.D.S. Course REGULATIONS 1983 — THE DENTISTS ACT, 1948

DENTAL COUNCIL OF INDIA M.D.S. Course REGULATIONS 1983 Published & Sold by: DENTAL COUNCIL OF INDIA Temple Lane, Kotla Road NEW DELHI - 110002 PREFACE M.D.S. Course REGULATIONS 1983 Framed by the Dental Council of India and approved by the Central Government under the Dentists Act, 1948 – vide Government of India, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (Deptt. of Health)'s letter No. V.12017/1/80-PMS dated 4.7.1983. To Sir, I am directed to say that under the Dentists Act, 1948, the Dental Council of India is charged with the responsibility for according recognition to the Dental Degrees awarded by the various Universities and also for maintaining uniform standards of Dental education in the country. In the discharge of its functions and responsibilities, the Council inspects the various Dental institutions and brings the deficiencies observed to the notice of the authorities concerned for suitable remedial action. Before Dental College or a Post-graduate Dental Department is set up, it should essentially fulfil certain minimum requirements in respect of the staff, equipment, buildings etc. Without these pre-requisites, it is hardly possible to ensure that the students joining these institutions will be able to attain the Dental Education of the prescribed standard. In fact recognition of the qualifications of the students hinges on fulfilment of these prerequisites. With a view to maintaining high standards of academic institutions introducing new Dental courses, it is requested that the State/Union Territory Governments and the Universities may kindly ensure that :- (a) that no Dental College is permitted to start functioning unless and until the Dental Council of India has satisfied itself through inspection or otherwise that the teaching staff, equipment, building, etc