Dental Colleges (BDS / MDS) in Chennai

BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) is a professional degree to become a dentist. Chennai has one of India's highest concentrations of dental colleges with excellent clinical training. Dental tourism is ...

📖 What is Dental?

BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) is a professional degree to become a dentist. Chennai has one of India's highest concentrations of dental colleges with excellent clinical training. Dental tourism is also growing in Chennai.

⏱️ Duration

5 years (4 years + 1 year internship)

📝 Eligibility

Class XII PCB + NEET-UG qualification mandatory. DCI approved colleges only.

💼 Career Paths

Private Dental Practice, Orthodontist, Oral Surgeon, Cosmetic Dentist, MDS specialisation, Dental Tourism, Government Dental Surgeon, Teaching

💰 Average Salary

Private practice: ₹5-15 LPA starting; Own clinic: ₹15-40+ LPA; Specialists: ₹25-60+ LPA

📚 What You Learn

Oral Anatomy, Dental Materials, Prosthodontics (false teeth), Orthodontics (braces), Oral Surgery, Periodontics (gums), Endodontics (root canal), Paediatric Dentistry, Community Dentistry

🏫 Top Dental Colleges (BDS / MDS) in Chennai (43 Institutions)

Tamil Nadu Government Dental College

BDS · MDS · Government

📍 Chennai — Attached to Govt General Hospital

Premier government dental college. Est. 1932. DCI approved. Oldest dental college in Tamil Nadu. Affordable.

Ragas Dental College

BDS · MDS · Private

📍 Uthandi, ECR, Chennai

DCI approved. All MDS specialisations. Modern clinical facilities. Good clinical exposure.

Saveetha Dental College

BDS · MDS · Deemed

📍 Poonamallee, Chennai

Saveetha University. DCI approved. NAAC A++. Advanced implant and laser dentistry. Research focus.

SRM Dental College

📍 Ramapuram, Chennai

SRM University. DCI approved. Modern dental simulation lab. Good clinical training.

Sri Ramachandra Dental College

📍 Porur, Chennai

SRIHER Deemed University. DCI approved. Multi-speciality dental hospital. International dental conference host.

Chettinad Dental College

📍 Kelambakkam, Chennai

Chettinad University. DCI approved. State-of-the-art equipment. Orthodontics, endodontics, implantology specialisations.

Meenakshi Ammal Dental College

📍 Alapakkam, Chennai

MAHER Deemed University. DCI approved. Good prosthodontics and orthodontics. Research publications.

Thai Moogambigai Dental College

📍 Mugappair, Chennai

DCI approved. Good clinical training. Affordable fees. All MDS branches.

Kilpauk Medical College

Government · MBBS / MD / MS

📍 Kilpauk — PIN 600010 · KMC Hospital attached

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Saveetha Medical College

Deemed University · MBBS / BDS / MD

📍 Thandalam — PIN 602105 · Saveetha University Campus

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Sri Ramachandra Institute

Deemed University · MBBS / MD / MS

📍 Porur — PIN 600116 · Single Campus

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Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute

Deemed University · MBBS / MD / MS

📍 Kelambakkam, OMR — PIN 603103 · Single Campus

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Vels Medical College

Deemed University · MBBS / Allied Health

📍 Pallavaram — PIN 600043 · Vels University Campus

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Tagore Medical College

Private · MBBS / MD

📍 Rathinamangalam — PIN 600127 · Single Campus

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