Dental Commission Act Enhances Practical, Affordable Dental Education: “Mandaviya

GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 6th Feb. Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Monday that the Dental Commission Act aims to revolutionize dental education by making it more practical and affordable while ensuring transparency throughout the system.

He inaugurated the new headquarters of the National Dental Commission (NDC) and laid the foundation stones for three nursing colleges in Andhra Pradesh and one in Jammu and Kashmir virtually   .

Mandaviya emphasized that the establishment of the dental commission marks a significant step forward in dental education and administration.

During the event, an MoU was signed between the Dental Council of India and Quality Council of India for the assessment and rating of undergraduate dental colleges. Additionally, Mandaviya launched the National Dental Register under the National Health Digital Mission.
Speaking about the Dental Commission Act, Mandaviya highlighted the government’s efforts to enhance the practicality, affordability, and transparency of dental education while ensuring accessible and quality treatment for patients.

He underscored the significance of the National Dental Register (NDR), which will provide transparent information about the identity and qualifications of dentists through the ‘One Nation One Register’ initiative. The NDR will assign a Unique Identification (DCI-ID) to all practicing dentists in India after verification by state dental councils, enabling citizens to identify verified dentists easily.

Mandaviya also reiterated the government’s commitment to strengthening the nursing workforce and addressing healthcare disparities across regions.

He mentioned the government’s plan to establish 157 new nursing colleges co-located with existing medical colleges.

Additionally, he noted the inclusion of foreign language courses in medical education institutes to provide Indian nurses with an added advantage in capturing opportunities abroad, considering the increasing demand for trained Indian nurses globally.