The Government Dental College and Hospital situated in Pudukkottai, Tamil Nadu is considered as a center for dental education in the area. Considered a new addition to the medical colleges in Tamil Nadu and established in the academic year 2023-24, the college has matured swiftly within the educational landscape of the state. The college is deemed to be compliant by the Dental Council of India and is affiliated with the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, which is based in Chennai; thus it provide quality dental education in India.

The college is situated at Mullur Village along Thanjavur Road and offers a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree course with comprehensive coverage. This course encompasses concentrating on preparation of students in the relevant field. Admission to the program is stringent and compulsory, where aspirants must clear the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG) and counseling for Tamil Nadu NEET conducted through Directorate of Medical Education. This ensures that only the most devoted and competent students join the programme, so the college's standards are not compromised.

Though the Government Dental College Pudukkottai is relatively new, a number of functional facilities can be applied by students. Students have access to functional laboratories, teaching libraries, and computer assisted education facilities. Other improving facilities such as an auditorium for the academic gatherings and a cafeteria have been added for the students’ comfort. Moreover, as the institution has hostel facilities, students from other parts of the state and from other states can come and study here without much hassle. Sports facilities are also available ensuring that students’ life is not only about studies but also about taking care of one’s physical growth.

The institution’s focus on providing students the required services and curing them with an aim to treat a specific disease is also worth mentioning. The Department of Dental Surgery offering service since 2017 includes Specialties such as faciomaxillary surgical procedures, orthodontics, periodontics. Various students perform these practices under supervision: trauma treatment, ortognathic surgery, fiism operatives of cleft lip and palate. The college is also taking a part in the Chief minister comprehensive health insurance scheme to serve the community and to provide students with patient care practice.

As we look into the future of Tamil Nadu, the significant contributions of Government Dental College Pudukkottai in the domain of dental education and healthcare delivery in Tamil Nadu will be commendable. The college has advanced facilities, qualified teachers, and well-rounded programs ready to graduate countless competent dentists. In addition, as the college develops further in line with its vision of becoming an academic institution, it is expected that more research initiatives will be rolled out as well as postgraduate training programs, capping its important role in dental education and health service in the area."