In force · As amended up to 2026-08
2. An Expert Committee constituted under the Chairmanship of Dr. Ashok Utreja, Professor and Head of the Department of Oral Health Sciences, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh for review of dental education and the Dentists Act, 1948 and for restructuring of the Dental Council of India, recommended for establishment of a National Dental Commission in place of the Dental Council of India and for creation of Autonomous Boards under the National Commission to oversee various functions. The Committee also recommended for a single national entrance examination, a unified exit examination and maintenance of a single electronic live National Register to be in-sync with the State Dental Registers for registration of dental professionals and dental auxiliaries.
2. All dental qualifications granted by the Oral Health Sciences Centre, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh.
Source: India Code