Kerala has earned wide acclaim for its well-established healthcare system, qualified medical professionals, state-of-the-art facilities and advanced treatments in all specialties, including dentistry. From 1959, when the first Government Dental College was set up in Thiruvananthapuram, the state has made great strides and the best BDS colleges in Kerala provide quality dental education to its students so that patients can receive excellent dental care from professionals with strong academic background and practical expertise.
Setting Up of PMS Dental College
PMS College of Dental Science and Research, located in Thiruvananthapuram Kerala, is widely recognized as one of the best BDS colleges in Kerala. Established in 2002, this college affiliated to the Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS) is recognized by the Dental Council of India (DCI) and is the first Dental College in Kerala with NAAC Accreditation for Health Education. The college has a range of international and national collaborations, as well as advanced dental care facilities and a commitment to high-quality dental research.
Faculty Expertise: Nurturing Tomorrow’s Dentists
The faculty at PMS College of Dental Science and Research are highly qualified, experienced and with expertise in their dental specialties. The guidance and expertise of these established faculty members has been instrumental in the setting up of BDS and MDS courses in 8 specialties as well as a centre for Ph. D studies in 6 dental specialties for budding dentists and Para dental Courses viz Diploma in Dental Hygienist, Dental Mechanic, and Dental Operating Room Assistant as a Value Added Education program for upcoming para-dental professionals.
Clinical Exposure: From Simulation Labs to Real-World Practice
Early Clinical Exposure is a methodology which encourages exposure of dental students to patients (actual human contact) as early as the first year of dental education, in a social or clinical context that adds on to their textbook learning of health, illness or disease. At PMS College of Dental Sciences and Research, we provide our students with a wide clinical exposure from simulation labs and hands-on patient interaction and dental practice. The clinical exposure is designed to enrich the learning and experience of the students and equip them with tools to move on to the next phase of their study or careers.
Research Opportunities: Shaping Innovators in Dentistry
Research is and should be a mandatory part of dentistry. The research undertaken in biosciences and advancements in technology have improved our treatment of chronic oral diseases such as periodontal diseases and dental caries, development of precision diagnostics, and the discovery of new therapeutic biomarkers. PMS College of Dental Sciences and Research has been recognized as a Scientific Industrial Research Organization by the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, Government of India for our dedication to scientific research. The Kerala Start-Up Mission (KSUM) under Government of Kerala has also approved our Institution as an innovative and entrepreneurship driven development centre for our contributions towards innovation and research in oral health care.
Beyond the Books: Extracurricular Activities and Student Clubs
College is a great time to explore various activities, discover who you are and unlock hidden talents. Extracurricular activities and student clubs make college life richer and help students learn skills that can never be learnt from textbooks. Our students take part in various cultural, arts and sports events in addition to being part of a variety of student clubs, including Nature Club, Media Club and running a College Journal and Magazine. The college is also equipped with a well-stocked library, hostel, gym, yoga centre, swimming pool, and turf to meet the students’ recreational needs.