About Navodaya Dental College & Hospital, Raichur

Navodaya Dental College & Hospital, Raichur, one of the prestigious institutions of Navodaya Education Trust, Raichur was started in the year 2006-2007 with under graduate course in dentistry with the Annual intake of 100 students.

It is affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore (Karnataka) and recognized by Dental Council of India, New Delhi and Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India

Navodaya Medical College Hospitals & Research Centre:

Navodaya Medical College Hospital & Research Centre provides the entire spectrum of services from Prevention, Diagnosis to Rehabilitation support. The Navodaya Medical College Hospital & Research Center was set up as a comprehensive treatment care center with well-trained professional staff and equipped with modern facilities and the most contemporary medical equipment. The Hospital, with a capacity of 917 beds serves all sections of the Society, with 80% earmarked for free treatment for the underprivileged sections. The institution’s objective is to excel in service, education and research and care.
Navodaya Medical College Hospital & Research Center is envisioned to be a State-of-the-Art Total treatment care Centre which will promote Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment and Rehabilitation.

Departments:

Anesthesia Orthopedics Dermatology Pediatrics Dentistry Physiotherapy ENT Radio Diagnosis General Medicine TB & Respiratory Diseases General surgery Urology Ophthalmology Psychiatry

Diagnosis and treatment:

NMCH&RC works with the best professionals and equipment to ensure that it’s diagnostic and treatment services are comparable with the best in this region. This ensures a multi disciplinary approach towards treatment protocols, medical strategies and guidelines that reflects a holistic view of the problem and its manifestation.

Research and education:

NMCH&RC has a slew of research initiatives, including basic science research, clinical research, intramural research and multi-disciplinary researches. It also provides education in the field of medicine and allied subjects, with a special focus on community health.

Prevention and care:

NMCH&RC provides preventive services to the public by means of special camps, dissemination of disease-related information, screening services, executive health check-up programs and health program initiatives. In addition, the center works closely with a network of support organisations and sister institutions to provide complete comprehensive treatment facilities.

Rehabilitation services:

The rehabilitation services like physiotherapy, occupational therapy and prosthetic services are availed to the patients. This department is concerned with treating CHRONIC PAIN conditions and REHABILITATION for patients who are DIFFERENTLY ABLED.

Telemedicine facilities:

The telemedicine facility conducts telemedicine program with the Hyderabad and Bangalore specialty centre, and a network of other institutions. The main objective here is to exchange expertise in patient care and provide opportunities for experts to share their skills and knowledge. Other benefits would include online training programs and distance education. NMCH&RC has brought together a team of dedicated, committed and well trained professionals from all parts of the country and beyond to ensure that the hospital is counted among the best in the region.

Auxiliary services:

Our core services are backed up and supported by streamlined and efficient auxiliary services. Our Medical Records Department is fully computerized, fast and competent. The pharmacy at Navodaya Medical College Hospitals & Research Centre is well-stocked and sells medications at subsidized rates to our patients. Our sophisticated Central Sterile Supplies Department (CSSD) caters to the sterilization needs of the entire hospital. Other ancillary services include a laundry and a central gas station. A proficient housekeeping team supervises the sanitation of the entire campus. The hospital has its own advanced waste management system, which includes an incineration plant and a modern Effluent Treatment Plant to handle bio-medical and other wastes in an eco-friendly manner.

The hospital has

Dhanvantri Out patient Block Sri Raghavendra Inpatient Block Dhanavantri Operation Theater Block

Courses offered

BDS

Navodaya Dental College & Hospital offers four year BDS course duly affiliated by Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore and approved by the Dental Council of India (DCI).
Bachelor of Dental Surgery – 04 yrs
Course of Study
The total duration of BDS course is for 4 years and one year of internship

Admission

Eligibilty:
A Candidate who has passed the Second year Pre-University or XII standard or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry & Biology as optional subjects and English as one of the languages and has obtained not less than 50% of the aggregate marks or equivalent grade in the optional subjects is eligible for admission in to the B.D.S course. In case of candidates belonging to scheduled caste or scheduled tribes and category – I, the minimum marks for the purpose of eligibility shall be 40% of the aggregate in the optional subjects.
Age:
He/ She shall complete the age of 17 years on or before 31st December of the year of admission to the B.D.S. Course.

MDS

The Dental Council of India, New Delhi has permitted to offer Post Graduate MDS courses in the following specialties.

• Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery – 03 seats
• Pediodontics & Preventive Dentistry – 03 seats
• Prosthodontics & Crown and Bridge – 02 seats
• Endodontics – 03 seats
• Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology – 03 seats
• Public Health Dentistry – 03 seats.
• Orthodontics – 03 seats.
• Oral Medicine and Radiology – 03 seats.
• Periodontics – 03 seats.

The programs are duly permitted by the Dental Council of India and are affiliated to the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore.