Will Set Norms For Better Care, Regulate FeesWill Set Norms For Better Care, Regulate Fees12 NEW DELHI: In a major change that will affect both patients and dental students, the Centre has replaced the Dental Council of India (DCI) with a new regulator, the National Dental Commission (NDC). The new system came into force on March 19, with the old law governing dentistry scrapped. The move is aimed at improving the quality of dental education, keeping a tighter check on colleges, and ensuring better and more affordable dental care for people.Govt has also changed how the system will work. Instead of a single body, NDC will function through three separate boards – one to oversee dental education, one to inspect and rate colleges, and one to handle ethics and registration of dentists. Israel Iran WarUS-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Israel pounds Tehran as Iranians mark Nowruz; UAE, Kuwait defences respond to missile barrageTrump Rules Out Ceasefire: says US nears Iran war goals; signals wider military options’Enemy has been defeated’: Iran’s Mojtaba Khamenei claims victory over US, IsraelOfficials said this will make regulation more focused and accountable.Dr Sanjay Tewari has been appointed as chairperson of the new commission. The Centre has also named experts to head the three boards.For the public, the biggest impact is expected in the quality and availability of dental care. The new commission will set clearer standards for how dentists are trained and how institutions operate. It will also work on improving access to basic dental services, an area where gaps have been widely reported.Students are likely to see stricter oversight of dental colleges. Institutions will be assessed and rated, and the commission will frame guidelines to regulate fees in private colleges. This is expected to bring more transparency and reduce sharp variations in costs. The commission will also look at the availability of dentists across the country and promote research to address shortages and improve services.The National Dental Commission replaces a decades-old system that had faced criticism over transparency and delays in reform. With the new panel in place, govt is aiming at creating a more streamlined and accountable framework that improves both dental education and patient care.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosMoD Reveals India Exploring Joining GCAP Or FCAS Sixth Generation Fighter ProgrammePM Modi Speaks To Bahrain King, Condemns Attacks On Energy Infra, Stresses Secure Shipping RoutesTrump Sending Troops To Strait Of Hormuz?; ‘Iran Being Decimated’: Bibi Denies Dragging U.S Into WarDiplomacy In New Avatar: Why Vikram Doraiwami Picked Chinese Name Wei Jiameng As India’s New EnvoyHow Iran’s Attack on Qatar’s Ras Laffan Gas Hub Sparks India’s Energy EmergencyIndian National Killed In Riyadh, MEA Confirms Total 6 Dead, 1 Missing Amid Israel-Iran WarRussia Tip Off Led To NIA Arrest Of Matthew VanDyke, Global Insurgency Network Exposed In Northeast’Some Say India Can Stop The War’: RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat’s Big StatementPremium Petrol Prices Hiked By Up To ₹2.35 Per Litre In India Amid West Asia ConflictPakistan’s Fake War Narrative Exposed: India Busts Digital Attack After Iran’s IRIS Dena Strike123PhotostoriesMen’s health: Doctor shares early signs of low testosterone and if over-the-counter supplements helpFrom losing his mother at the age of 2 to delivering 15 flop Bhojpuri films and earning Rs 1.5 lakh per episode of Comedy Circus, When Krushna Abhishek opened up about his struggle8 desi vegetables that are actually foreign12 strangest place names in the world and the stories behind themEid Mubarak 2026: 6 traditional Seviyan preparations that complete the Eid feasting5 most scenic riverside retreats in India perfect for April travel5 advanced features in bikes that enhance performanceWhy no one stays in this forest after sunset: Unraveling the mystery of Nidhi Van6 spiritual cities emerging as India’s real estate hotspots in 20265 ways to use avocado peel in daily meal plans123Hot PicksIran newsGautam SinghaniaStrait of HormuzGold rate todayIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays March 2026Bank Holidays MarchTop TrendingIga SwiatekAir India Boeing 77760% free seat ruleQatar LNG ExportsMojtaba KhameneiJames GraceySpring EquinoxDiesel price hike8th Pay CommissionPremium Petrol Price Hike
NEW DELHI: In a major change that will affect both patients and dental students, the Centre has replaced the Dental Council of India (DCI) with a new regulator, the National Dental Commission (NDC). The new system came into force on March 19, with the old law governing dentistry scrapped. The move is aimed at improving the quality of dental education, keeping a tighter check on colleges, and ensuring better and more affordable dental care for people.Govt has also changed how the system will work. Instead of a single body, NDC will function through three separate boards – one to oversee dental education, one to inspect and rate colleges, and one to handle ethics and registration of dentists. Officials said this will make regulation more focused and accountable.Dr Sanjay Tewari has been appointed as chairperson of the new commission. The Centre has also named experts to head the three boards.For the public, the biggest impact is expected in the quality and availability of dental care. The new commission will set clearer standards for how dentists are trained and how institutions operate. It will also work on improving access to basic dental services, an area where gaps have been widely reported.Students are likely to see stricter oversight of dental colleges. Institutions will be assessed and rated, and the commission will frame guidelines to regulate fees in private colleges. This is expected to bring more transparency and reduce sharp variations in costs. The commission will also look at the availability of dentists across the country and promote research to address shortages and improve services.The National Dental Commission replaces a decades-old system that had faced criticism over transparency and delays in reform. With the new panel in place, govt is aiming at creating a more streamlined and accountable framework that improves both dental education and patient care.
