Desh Bhagat Dental College and Hospital, Gobindgarh

Desh Bhagat Dental College and Hospital, Gobindgarh

Desh Bhagat Dental College & Hospital serves as a key constituent of Desh Bhagat University in Gobindgarh, Punjab. Affiliated with Baba Farid University of Health Sciences and recognized by the Dental Council of India, the institution is also backed by the NAAC A+ accreditation framework of its parent university

Advanced Certification and Research Programs

• Research-driven certification in Implantology, Oral Tissue Engineering in collaboration with the University of Hong Kong .
• PhD and Master of Public Health (MPH) programs available.

• Active research: Faculty have published ~194 papers in reputed Scopus, Web of Science, and UGC CARE journals.

Infrastructure and Facilities

• Academic Infrastructure: Four AV-enabled lecture halls, two high-tech OT theatres, state-of-the-art pre‑clinical and clinical laboratories

• Dental Hospital: Triple-storey, ultra-modern setup with 247 electric dental chairs, OPG/RVG, TMI Machine, surgical lasers, intraoral scanners, endomotors & built-in apex locators, bone plating systems, Pentamix etc..

• Library & Digital Resources: Central plus departmental libraries with 10,000+ volumes, national/international journals, e‑journal access.

• Hostel & Student Amenities: Separate girls’ (300 capacity) and boys’ (130 capacity) hostels with Wi‑Fi, mess, common rooms, recreation spaces, indoor games, hot water.

• Additional Facilities: Auditorium, sports grounds, 24×7 medical and transportation services. In‑campus general hospital with 50 beds and affiliation with a 100‑bed Usha Bansal Nursing Home.

Clinical Training and Digital Dentistry

• Clinical Practice: Real-world patient experience across 8 dental specialties, high outpatient load.

• Digital Dentistry: Use of intra‑oral scanners, orthodontic CAD/CAM software, radiovisiography, and automated endodontic systems.

• Special Services: Tobacco‑cessation clinic, mobile dental van, satellite rural clinics addressing underserved populations .

Community Engagement and Continuing Education

• Public Outreach: Education camps on oral hygiene and tobacco hazards; antigen and hepatitis B awareness drives via expert guest lectures (e.g. by Dr Nitin Behl for CDE credits).

• CDE & Seminars: Regular continuing dental education, guest lectures, national/international workshops in laser dentistry, implantology, public health .

Faculty and Student Experience

• Faculty Strength: Over 31 well-qualified DCI/BFUHS-compliant faculty members teaching and mentoring.

• Student Life: Active in research, presenting at national/international forums, clubs, sports, cultural gatherings, and motivational events .

• Placements & Exposure: College-managed internships, relationships with clinics & hospitals, embedded placement support. Alumni median starting salary ~₹3.8 lakh/year .

• Some reviews note rural campus location and occasional faculty absence during lectures.

Admissions

• Eligibility: NEET‑UG for BDS; NEET‑PG for MDS; seat allotment per govt/management quotas .

• Scholarships: Mata Jarnail Kaur Memorial Scholarships available; regular feedback mechanisms for students, alumni, employers