Srirama Chandra Bhanja Dental College and Hospital (S.C.B. Dental College), Cuttack

About the Institute

Srirama Chandra Bhanja Dental College and Hospital (S.C.B. Dental College), located in Cuttack, Odisha, is the only government dental college in the state. Established in 1944 as a dental department under S.C.B. Medical College, it became an independent dental wing in 1983. The college is renowned for its excellence in dental education and patient care.

1. Academic Programs:

The college offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in dental sciences:

• Undergraduate Program:

  • Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)

• Postgraduate Program:

  • Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) in various specialties

2. Affiliation and Recognition:

• Affiliated with Utkal University

• Recognized by the Dental Council of India (DCI)

3. Campus and Infrastructure:

• Location: Mangalabag, Cuttack, Odisha

• Facilities Include:

  • Modern classrooms and lecture halls

  • Well-equipped dental clinics and laboratories

  • Library with extensive dental literature

  • Hostel accommodations for students

  • Sports and recreational facilities

  • Hospital with outpatient and inpatient services

4. Cultural Contribution:

• Organizes dental health camps and awareness programs

• Participates in national and state-level dental conferences

• Engages in research and publications in dental sciences

5. Admissions:

• Eligibility:

  • For BDS: Completion of 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology

  • For MDS: BDS degree from a recognized institution

• Admission Process:

  • Based on merit through entrance examinations as per government norms

  • Follows reservation policies as prescribed by the Government of Odisha