Government Constitutes National Dental Commission

On 19th March 2026, in a major reform aimed at improving the quality of dental education and aligning it with global standards, the Centre notified the constitution of the National Dental Commission (NDC) under the National Dental Commission Act, 2023.

  • With the National Dental Commission Act, 2023 coming into force, the Dentists Act, 1948, stands repealed, and the Dental Council of India dissolved.

Why did the Government dissolve the Dental Council of India (DCI)?

  • DCI regulated dental education and the profession for decades, but faced issues like lack of transparency, uneven standards, and outdated practices.
  • To address these challenges, the government ....
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