'Will try to address teething troubles'

Do you plan to introduce common entrance tests for the graduate and post- graduate courses in Dental courses just like in MBBS?
No, we don't have any such plans yet for the common entrance test.

The last president had been charged with the corruption, which severely dented the image of the Council. How do you plan to set things right on this front?
The past is gone and I believe in future. I trust in three things --- honesty, transparency and modesty and if we stick to them, we will definitely be able to clear the negative impressions prevailing against DCI. Of course, I will need support from all the students and fellow members and I am sure they will help me.

Vital stats
There are 289 dental colleges in India of which 204 are recognised by DCI. Of the total colleges, 249 are in private sector and 40 in the government sector. Out of the 204 colleges, 148 colleges are offering Master in Dental Surgery (MDS) courses in various disciplines. Only three dental colleges are offering PG Diploma in various disciplines with an annual intake of 34 seats and only two dental colleges are offering PG diploma course in dental material with six seats.