Dhaka Dental College and Hospital, abbreviated DDC, is the largest dental school in Bangladesh. It was the first dental school in East Pakistan and was established in August 1961. It's the only governmental dental college in Bangladesh that oversees a 200-bed hospital in Dhaka.
Courses
The college offers five-year BDS course (under Dhaka University). It also offers MS courses affiliated to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU). Under Bangladesh College of Physicians and Surgeons (BCPS) the FCPS courses are also offered.
Undergraduate (BDS)
Postgraduate (FCPS)
Postgraduate (MS)
Facilities
The following facilities are in the hospital area: Administration building Academic building Auditorium Two lecture galleries One hospital building Two ladies hostel Boy's hostel Staff colony Teachers colony Mosque Shaheed minar ('Martyr Monument') Another boy's hostel is situated in Sobhanbag, Dhaka
Ladies' hostel
Two ladies' hostels houses 300 students on campus premises.
Boys' hostel (Mirpur) The boy's hostel houses 60 and is for juniors, especially 1st- and 2nd-year students.
Boys' hostel (Sobahanbag) This hostel houses 300 and is for 3rd year, final year and intern doctors.
Academic building
The academic building is a five-story building housing seven departments, a library, two clubs, three common rooms, and a canteen. Each department has well-furnished lecture rooms and laboratories.
Library
An air-conditioned library hosts 14,000+ medical and dental books along with 122 regular and irregular journals.
Hospital building
The hospital is the largest dental hospital in Bangladesh with a seven-story building and 200 beds. Facilities allow pathological tests, radiotherapy, OPG, general and dental X-ray services.
Administration
Dhaka dental college has a well-organized administration faculty. A teachers' association runs the college; the principal is the chief, and the teachers are members. The administration office is combined with the principal and vice-principal, secretary, student's section, and accountant's offices.
Dental chairs
Hospital beds
OT facilities
Oral & Maxillo-Facial Surgery Department
General Surgery Department
Transport
A college bus is available for students.
Extracurricular activities
Cultural programs and competitions occur throughout the year.