Best Dental Colleges in Orissa - Courses, Fees, Admissions 2026

BDS is the top Dental UG courses accepted in many private Dental colleges in India. Some of them are mentioned below with their tuition fees -

Top Colleges	Tuition Fee
SIMTS Chennai	INR 43 lakh
Dr. D. Y. Patil Dental College and Hospital	INR 26 lakh
Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal	INR 16.6 lakh
KGMU	INR 1.9 lakh
A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences	INR 20.28 lakh

Source: Official site and may vary.

Yes, there is 1 private BDS colleges with the lowest fees in India. Listed below is the college along with their tuition fee:

Private Low Cost College	Tuition Fee
Vishnu Dental College Andhra pradesh	INR 71,500

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website and may vary.

Specialization is not mandatory after completing a general Dental course. Graduates can practice as general dentists immediately after earning their degree and completing required internships.

However, pursuing a specialisation in areas like orthodontics, prosthodontics, or oral surgery can enhance career prospects, increase earning potential, and allow dentists to handle more complex cases. It is a choice based on career goals rather than a requirement.

Siksha 'O' Anusandhan University Admission 2026 is open for all courses. Siksha 'O' Anusandhan University offers a number of UG, PG, and doctoral courses. Candidates may apply for admission by filling the SAAT 2026 application forms. Popular courses include MBA, MCA, MBBS, and PhD.

The top skills that employers look for in Dental course graduates are:

• Strong clinical proficiency

• Effective patient communication

• Attention to detail and accuracy

• Knowledge of the latest dental technologies

• Ability to work under pressure

• Ethical and professional conduct

• Teamwork and collaboration

Yes, Dental graduates can explore careers in healthcare administration. Roles may include managing dental clinics, hospital departments, or public oral health programs.

Administrative positions require a combination of dental knowledge and management skills. Graduates can contribute to policy-making, patient management systems, quality control, and training programs while supporting the broader healthcare infrastructure.

The overall seats available across all courses offered by S.C.B. Dental College And Hospital, Cuttack is up to 90. Good thing to know is that S.C.B. Dental College And Hospital, Cuttack has courses which are approved by prominent Government bodies like DCI.

Institute of Dental Sciences, Bhubaneswar is a well-known institution for MDS, BDS courses, and these programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. Institute of Dental Sciences, Bhubaneswar has course specializations in Prosthodontics, Periodontology, Orthodontics, Oral Medicine & Radiology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Endodontics, Oral Pathology, Public Health.