The K J College of Dental Sciences, Amargadh is a self-financed professional college founded in 2009 in the ancient and rural town of Amargadh, Saurashtra, Gujarat. The college is connected with Maharaja Krishnakumarsinhji Bhavnagar University in Bhavnagar and is accredited by the Dental Council of India and the Government of India. It has an annual intake of 100 BDS seats and 30 seats in various streams of Postgraduate Dental Sciences.
Amargadh Dental College offers degree programs at both the postgraduate and undergraduate levels. These programs are offered full-time and taught by highly experienced teachers. Students can pursue study in a variety of disciplines, including BDS and MDS in the field of Medicine and Health Sciences. It allows students to learn from qualified and experienced faculty members who specialize in prosthodontics, periodontology, orthodontics, oral medicine, and radiology. The institute's courses are approved by the DCI, among other organizations, and are available to candidates seeking quality education at a reasonable cost.
The College of Dental Science campus is set across 182 acres of land in the rural area of Bhavnagar district, surrounded by lush greenery and breathtaking beauty. Palitana, a well-known pilgrimage centre, is only 32 kilometres from this institute. The Dental College occupies a constructed area of 350000 sq. ft. and a non-constructed area of 650000 sqft. The college has cutting-edge infrastructure for providing dental education to students, as well as dedicated teachers.
The institution currently has 264 dental chairs and a well-maintained laboratory with the most up-to-date technology. There are large classrooms, seminar halls, and an auditorium. The site has well-ventilated, large hostels for boys and girls separately. The Library covers a large space and is well-stocked with books as well as national and international journals in back volumes. Students can also take advantage of an excellent E-Library resource. There are facilities for indoor and outdoor games and sports. It is affiliated with the K.J. Mehta T.B. Hospital for clinical practice.
The vision of Amargadh Dental College is "To provide quality education to create graduates with excellent healthcare delivery skills, foster an environment for research to create innovative methods of patient care through Continuing Dental Education programs, provide high-quality service to students, patients, faculty, staff, alumni & to the public and increase access to affordable & quality dental care through diverse & community-based care."
The mission of Amargadh Dental College is "To shape the future of dentistry by developing exemplary clinicians, academicians & researchers, Improve the oral health care & fulfil the oral health needs of a diverse population, seek innovation in Science, Education & Healthcare delivery and serve as a leader in health education & profession."