About our institute

K.S.R. Institute of Dental Science and Research functions in two spacious buildings with a combined floor area of more than 28,000 sq.m.. The Dental Council of India has recognized the college as one of the well maintained dental colleges meeting all the requirements for dental teaching for 100 admissions (undergraduate), and as a centre of excellence for post-graduation in dentistry. Post graduate courses in five specialties were started in 2011, and currently are offered in seven specialties.

The Sushruta Block houses various dental departments, central library as well as the out-patient registration counters. Administrative offices, lecture halls, auditorium and basic sciences departments are a part of the Charaka Block. Over 250 outpatients attend the dental departments every day for treatment.

The college is endowed with a highly qualified faculty, that imparts knowledge and hones the skills of the students. The syllabus laid down by the Dental Council of India is followed. For clinical training in general medicine and general surgery, the college has tie-ups with Government Hospital, Tiruchengode and Sree Gokulam Hospital, Salem.

The general objectives of the dental degree programme

The dental graduate should acquire adequate knowledge of the scientific foundations on which dentistry is based, scientific principles of the practice of the dentistry, and concept of community oral health education. He should develop necessary skills in the treatment of oral health problems, prevent and manage complications in carrying out these clinical procedures. He should also develop a proper attitude towards patients and maintain a high degree of professional ethics and conduct.

Our Past Principals/Deans

NameRolePeriod
DR.G.S.KUMARPrincipalDecember 2004 - November 2020
DR.G.S.KUMARDeanDecember 2020 - September 2021

Dr.G.S.Kumar

Dr.G.S.Kumar

Former Principal; Former Dean

Dr. G.S. Kumar completed his B.D.S from Government Dental College, Chennai in 1980 and M.D.S in Oral Pathology from the same institute in 1984. He has a rich and diverse experience of more than 30 years in teaching dental students in India and abroad. A postgraduate teacher and guide for more than 20 years, he has served with distinction in reputed dental schools in India. He has an appreciable number of scientific publications, both national and international, to his credit. He has presented many papers in various national and international forums and has been an invited guest speaker in many scientific deliberations. He was a senate member of The Tamil Nadu Dr.M.G.R. Medical University. He was the President of the Indian Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathologists in the past and was also the acting president of Tamil Nadu State Dental Council. Dr.G.S.Kumar was honored with the Best Teacher Award by The Tamil Nadu Dr.M.G.R. Medical University in the year 2011. His conviction is to “lead by example”.