About us

Functions

In line with the objectives of the Dentists Act, 1948, the Council is empowered to:

  1. Maintain and update the State Register of Dentists.
  2. Regulate the professional conduct and ethics of registered dental practitioners.
  3. Safeguard the interests of the public by ensuring that only duly qualified and registered dentists practice dentistry.

The functioning of the Maharashtra State Dental Council is guided by the Bombay Dentists Rules, 1952, which lay down procedures for registration, elections, meetings, and administrative matters. These Rules provide a framework to ensure transparency, accountability, and effective governance of the Council.

Governance Framework

The functioning of the Maharashtra State Dental Council is guided by the Bombay Dentists Rules, 1952, which lay down procedures for registration, elections, meetings, and administrative matters. These Rules provide a framework to ensure transparency, accountability, and effective governance of the Council.

Our Role

  • Regulation: Enforcing professional standards and ethical conduct among dental practitioners.
  • Registration: Granting registration to qualified dentists and maintaining an updated and authentic Register.
  • Public Protection: Preventing unqualified and unethical practice to safeguard patient welfare.

Our Vision

To uphold excellence in the dental profession by fostering ethical practices, advancing professional standards, and protecting public health across Maharashtra.

Our Mission

  • To ensure that dentistry in Maharashtra is practiced by qualified and registered professionals.
  • To regulate and monitor professional ethics for the welfare of patients and society.
  • To strengthen the role of the Council as a guardian of public trust in dental care.

Council

The head of Dental Colleges along with Executive Committee members, One Member from Medical Council and Three members nominated by State Government forms a COUNCIL.

Council’s Committees

Executive Committee
  1. Dr. Kale Narendra Hiralal – President
  2. Dr. Pakhmode Vivek Krushinadas - Ex Officio Member
  3. Dr. Shinde Bajarang Balkrishna
  4. Dr. Birangane Rajendra Sadashivrao
  5. Dr. Bhasme Rajendrakumar Vasantrao
  6. Dr. Patil Sameer Sidhagouda
  7. Dr. Dodmani Arun S
  8. Dr. Mundhada Sushilkumar Shrivallabhji
  9. Dr. Gaikwad Rajesh Prabhakar
Committee on Continuing Education
  1. Dr. Shinde Bajarang Balkrishna
  2. Dr. Bhedasgaonkar Surekha Yashwant
  3. Dr. Patil Sameer Sidhagouda
  4. Dr. Dodmani Arun S
  5. Dr. Venkatraman Sreenivasan V
  6. Dr. Gondhalekar Rajesh Vasant