# Dental Council of India

Type: organization

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## Timeline

- **2026-03-20**: Full Operationalization — Government announces the full transition and transformation of dental education under the NDC.
- **2024-02-15**: Draft Rules Released — Ministry of Health releases draft rules for the functioning of the NDC.
- **2023-08-11**: NDC Act Passed — The National Dental Commission Act, 2023 receives presidential assent.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### India's National Dental Commission Set to Overhaul Dental Education Standards
2026-03-20 14:24:22 · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

The Government of India has operationalized the National Dental Commission (NDC) to replace the legacy Dental Council of India, aiming to modernize dental education and clinical standards. This regulatory shift introduces a more transparent, merit-based system designed to align Indian dental practices with global benchmarks.
Full story: https://gethealthbrief.com/story/national-dental-commission-india-regulation-2026

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