Vishnu Dental College was founded in the year 2002. It is situated in Vishnupur, Kovvada, Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh. VDC Bhimavaram is connected with DR. N.T.R University of Health Sciences and accredited by the Dental Council of India and the Government of India.
NIRF ranks VDC 23rd among India's Dental Colleges. Vishnu Dental College was ranked No. 40 among the best dental colleges in India by "India Today" Magazine in 2021, making it the only Andhra Pradesh-based college on the list. "THE WEEK" Magazine ranked Vishnu Dental College as No. 21 among government and private dental colleges, No. 16 among private dental colleges in India, and the only dental college from Andhra Pradesh. According to the Outlook-ICare rankings for 2021, VDC is placed 20th among the Top Private Dental Colleges in India.
Padmabushan Dr. B.V. Raju started this institute in 2002 intending to reform society through quality education, community empowerment, inexpensive health care, and long-term environmental protection. VDC Bhimavaram is located in a rural setting on 10 acres of land inside a 66-acre campus in Kovvada village, near Bhimavaram.
Vishnu Dental College began with an intake capacity of 100 students for the BDS course. In 2008, postgraduate courses in five specializations were offered, with a total PG intake of 14. In 2009, postgraduate courses were launched in three specialities, with a total of 53 students now enrolled.
It is linked to the Bhimavaram Hospitals, which is affiliated with the medical college for clinical practice. Community Outreach is a vital aspect of Vishnu Dental College and Hospital, where Secondary and Primary Care activities are developed and implemented. They presently operate 23 Rural Satellite Dental Clinics in India and arrange monthly outreach activities tailored to diverse social target groups, with the grand vision of "Oral Healthcare for All".
The Dental College has a constructed area of 260302 sq. ft. and an open area of 162353 square feet. The college delivers cutting-edge infrastructure that has established high standards in Dental Education and fosters an excellent student-oriented, patient-friendly atmosphere with dedicated instructors. The institution currently boasts 357 state-of-the-art electronic dental chairs and a well-maintained laboratory with all of the latest technology. The site has well-ventilated, large hostels for boys and girls separately.