Government Dental College and Research Institute, Bangalore was the first dental college in Karnataka to have started in 1958. It earned a lot of respect in the medical field through its service to humanity. It imparted best dental education to its students and provided efficient oral health care to the population in and around Karnataka. The College accomplishes its mission to scale new heights in performance by providing comprehensive, career-focused educational programs and services. The reputation of this college is so much so that the World Health Organization chose this institute to establish a Service clinic in the college. It is also a recognized center for the Ph.D. programme in the six specialties with 3 recognized Ph.D. guides. It is also a centre for numerous ongoing projects with the World Health Organization and the Government of India.