Sri Siddhartha Dental College is located in the rural district of Tumkur in the state of Karnataka. It has played an important role in the field of dental education and healthcare since the establishment of the institution in 1992. The institution was established by the Sri Siddhartha Education Society and had great aspirations to provide professional education and treatment to the people in the rural areas. Its growth has made it one of the best equipped dental colleges in the state of Karnataka which is on a wide campus area of 25 acres which it shares with Sri Siddhartha Medical College.

When it comes to infrastructure, the college impresses with its 40,000 square foot building with extensive facilities to cater for both undergraduate and postgraduate studies. Every department has its clinics, seminar halls, and laboratories, therefore the students get a full package. The institution stands out for its provision of mobile dental unit to the rural areas and advocates for dental care in unfortunate places, tying it with their goal of “Good citizen first and then Good Dental Surgeon.”

Various programs such as bachelor of dental surgery (BDS) and masters of dental surgery (MDS) are available in Sri Siddhartha dental college. However, admission to these programs is competitive as it requires qualifying through national level entrance examinations like NEET UG for BDS and NEET MDS for the postgraduate courses. The college participates in the Karnataka NEET Counselling which is conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority and hence a good admission al procedure is followed.

The institution boasts of a well trained and committed teaching staff who not only play a role in shaping the future of upcoming dentists, but also participate in research and attend various academic conferences. The institution encourages a combination of stern disciplined training alongside extracurricular activities, so that full professional potential is reached. The college has a varied student population with a good portion of out-of-state students, hence it offers a rich multi-cultural education.

Sri Siddhartha Dental College is also able to provide the students with a complete educational package. The campus facilities include modern computer labs, an extensive library, sports facilities, an auditorium and decent hostel facilities. The attached Sri Siddhartha Medical College & Hospital gives the students a great practical experience. With a clear vision for quality education, modern facilities and a community focus, Sri Siddhartha Dental College has a significant impact on the training of dentists in Karnataka and dental health care services in general.”