Mithila Minority Dental College and Hospital

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Mithila Minority Dental College and Hospital (MMDCH) is a private dental college and hospital located in Darbhanga, Bihar, India. It is affiliated with the Lalit Narayan Mithila University and is recognized by the Dental Council of India (DCI). The institution offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses in the field of dentistry.

History[edit | edit source]

Mithila Minority Dental College and Hospital was established in 1989 with the aim of providing quality dental education and healthcare services to the people of the Mithila region. The college was founded by Dr. Md. M. A. Quamrul Hoda, a renowned dental surgeon and educationist.

Academics[edit | edit source]

The college offers a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) program, which is a five-year course including one year of compulsory internship. It also offers a Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) program in various specializations such as Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthodontics, Periodontics, and Prosthodontics.

Departments[edit | edit source]

  • Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Department of Orthodontics
  • Department of Periodontics
  • Department of Prosthodontics
  • Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics
  • Department of Pedodontics
  • Department of Oral Pathology
  • Department of Public Health Dentistry

Facilities[edit | edit source]

Mithila Minority Dental College and Hospital is equipped with modern facilities to support both academic and clinical training. The college has well-equipped laboratories, lecture halls, a library, and a dental hospital with advanced diagnostic and treatment facilities.

Library[edit | edit source]

The college library houses a vast collection of books, journals, and digital resources related to dentistry and allied sciences. It provides access to various online databases and e-journals to support research and learning.

Clinical Training[edit | edit source]

The dental hospital attached to the college provides comprehensive dental care services to the community. It serves as a training ground for students, offering them hands-on experience in diagnosing and treating dental conditions under the supervision of experienced faculty members.

Admission[edit | edit source]

Admission to the BDS program is based on the performance in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). For the MDS program, candidates must qualify in the NEET-MDS examination.

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Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD