Mangaluru, a coastal city in Karnataka, is home to the A.J. Institute of Dental Sciences, a dental education and research institute established by the laksmi memorial education trust. Founded in 2002, the institute has made remarkable progress within a short time and is now recognized as a center for advancing dental education and training. The college is well shielded in terms of location; it is set off the Panvel-Kochi-Kanyakumari highway, in an area known as Kuntikan making it easy for students access the institution from different areas in the region.

The institute offers a variety of departments which encompass all the important domains of dentistry. Oral Medicine and Radiology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Periodontology, Paediatric and Preventive Dentistry, etc. Such diversity of specializations guarantees that the student will gain all-encompassing education in dental sciences as well as prepare them for the different demands of the profession. The school of education however has impressive facilities and the teaching staff is good as well and consists of a good experienced and appropriately qualified individuals.

A.J. Institute of Dental Sciences focuses on making the campus, a place of learning for its students. The premises are well-furnished with adequate and modern infrastructure including laboratories, a library, and clinics. Some of the facilities offered include, separate hostels for male and female students, a gym, cafeteria and bank, these were put in place to strengthen the overall education experience of the student. The college also encourages physical fitness by having students participate in different kinds of indoor and outdoor games, so as to allow the students to stay active when not in the class.

Also , it is the sheer commitment of the institute that has driven splendid outcomes in such professional challenges. A.J. Institute of Dental Sciences has been producing BDS graduates since 2007 with over 1400 dentists passed out from the institution. The colleges maintain their education and practice at a level that is developed which is reinforced with multiple partnerships and success of the college's graduates. Another direction of the college is permanent enhancement which does not allow the students to relax since improvement is guaranteed by constant presence of internal quality assurance cell as well organized seminars and workshops.

At the A.J. Institute of Dental Sciences, the students also learn the importance of social responsibility in addition to achieving academic excellence. The college operates an active National Service Scheme cell and is engaged in multiple voluntary and charitable efforts. Such an approach helps students acquire not only professional proficiency but also ethical practice and a commitment to community engagement. A.J. Institute of Dental Sciences stands out as one of the top emerging centers of dental education with up to date facilities and a curriculum that is all-inclusive, thus meeting the requirements of the changing face of the health systems in Karnataka and other regions.”