The Department of Dental Surgery was upgraded to the Center for Dental Education and Research (CDER) in 2003.  At present, it has 8 faculty members. 

The Center’s achievements over the past 3 years and plan of action over the next 3 years is presented in brief herewith.

At present, the Center offers PG courses in 4 specialties, namely

1. Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics
2. Prosthodontics
3. Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics
4. Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery    

Short Term Training -   17 national and 4 foreign nationals have undergone training at the Center.

The new building for the CDER is nearing completion and is likely to be functional by March 2007.

It aims to impart post graduate degree courses (MDS) in all the nine specialties of Dentistry besides conducting Continuing Education courses and providing leadership in Dental Research.