GLORIOUS HISTORY OF NAIR HOSPITAL DENTAL COLLEGE

Nair Hospital Dental College is one of the oldest institutes in the country with a glorious history dating back to 1933 during the British era. The untiring efforts of late founder and Ex- Dean Dr. V.M. Desai gave rise to a dental college that now stands at par with best colleges both nationally and internationally. The institution made a humble beginning in a stable in 1927 at Topiwala National Medical College with only a single chair. In 1934. it succeeded into establishing three departments: Operative Department, Prosthetic Department and Exodontia Department with an increase in number of chairs and separate laboratories. The syllabus was initially based on American and German standards and the diploma of LDSc of one year. which was not only recognised by Government of India but also by foreign universities.

In the year 1946, Municipal Corporation took over all the three medical institutions under whose wings the institution flourished. In 1951, a separate 5 storied building was constructed and included 76 dental chairs, well- equipped laboratories and X-ray machines. In 1954. the college was affiliated to the Bombay University of courses pertaining to BDS.

In 1957, Dr. H.D. Merchant took over as the dean and with him ushered a new era in the history of Nair Dental College, making it the first dental institute offering post graduate courses in Orthodontia, Operative Dentistry, Prosthodontia and Oral Surgery. A new eight storeyed building was constructed opposite Maratha Mandir and the college shifted to its present site in 1971. Also, the building got an extension in 1980. In 1983, a new budding department came to the fore in the name of Community Dentistry. Later. in 1998, the college got affiliated to Maharashtra University of Health Sciences.

All the departments are manned by specialists, adept at their work and under the able guidance of their HODs are working hard to achieve excellence at every step.

As we approach the 86" ' vear of catering to patient's oral health needs, we now boast of the latest technology and equipment such as CBCT, an endodontic microscope. state of the art operation theatres, a ceramic lab and an implant centrè to name a few.

We also have a school dental program which aims to provide healthy smiles to children from Municipal Schools, free of cost. Nearly 3000 children from municipal schools are given free treatment every year. The treatment is provided free of cost to children from orphanages. prisoners. handicapped patients and MCGM staff as well. Also. the cost of treatment is subsidized for senior citizens.

Being one of the top dental institutes in the nation, we now have a simulator laboratory which gives the students a comprehensive understanding of the technical aspects of dentistry. hence creating a league of dentists who can provide efficient dental care.

The institute has blossomed over the years and today we have been blessed with the fruits of the tree that took roots 85 years ago. We look forward to achieving all the milestones that have been left untouched, with a proposed eleven storeyed extension building coming up on premises with hostel accommodation and state of art departments.