Maratha Mandals Nathajirao G Halgekar Institute of Dental science And Research Centre - Belgaum

Maratha Mandal's Nathajirao G. Halgekar Institute of Dental Sciences & Research Centre aims to educate students with state-of-the-art technologies. The College is affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences & approved by Government of Karnataka. 

The vision of the College is to achieve global leadership of excellence in dental education and research by prioritizing our values as follows, namely integrity, transparency, quality, team work. The BDS curriculum covers various aspects of dentistry, including basic medical sciences, dental materials, oral pathology, periodontology, orthodontics, oral surgery, community dentistry, and more. The program includes both classroom lectures and hands-on clinical training. Clinical training is a significant component of the BDS program. Students gain practical experience in treating patients under the supervision of experienced faculty. Clinical rotations often cover areas such as oral surgery, prosthodontics, endodontics, pediatric dentistry, and more. After completing the academic requirements, students typically undergo a compulsory internship or residency program, which provides them with real-world experience in dental practice. Graduates of BDS can work as general dentists in private or public healthcare setting.