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OUR MISSION STATEMENT
Vishnu Dental College is committed to improving health through excellence in dental education, educating members of the health professions, engaging in basic and applied research, encouraging technology transfer, and developing public and community health programs. As we are located in a rural area, our commitment includes a special emphasis on underserved and rural populations.
Our main objective is to become a highly acclaimed resource for dental education in the state and the largest single provider of oral health care services in the West Godavari District area. Vishnu Dental College (VDC ) is dedicated to combining higher education and research with community service.
The Mission of Vishnu Dental College is to improve the oral health of population and shape the future of dentistry by:
- developing exemplary dental surgeons, educators and researchers
caring for the needs of a diverse community
- serving as a leader in health professions education
- seeking innovations in science, education and health care delivery
- providing educational programmes that foster professionalism, critical thinking and life-long learning
- providing quality care in an environment that is sensitive to the needs of every patient
- expand the scientific knowledge base underlying the etiology, progression, prevention and treatment of dental and craniofacial disorders
- increase opportunities for student participation in community-based training programs for clinical care and health education/promotion and disease prevention
- recruiting, retaining, and developing the highest quality faculty, staff and students in an environment that values life-long collegial relationship
- providing staff with the resources and support to achieve professional success and/or career satisfaction
- develop faculty skills in contemporary teaching methodologies, research techniques and newer clinical technologies
- increase the enrollment of students from disadvantaged backgrounds or underserved areas through enrichment and career development programs
- upgrade and renovate the clinical environment to provide contemporary patient care, including treatment areas, clinical computing capabilities and instrument management
- upgrade and renovate the teaching environment to promote small-group learning and patient simulation for preclinical training
- upgrade and renovate the research environment to facilitate basic and clinical research
- upgrade and renovate the information technology environment to promote the development and use of online educational tools and services
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