Government Dental Hospital and College, Chennai
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| Type | The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University |
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| Website | www.tamilnadudentalcollege.com |
Tamil Nadu Government Dental College, also known as Government Dental Hospital and College, is the dental wing of the Madras Medical College. Although the college is a separate entity administratively, it is functionally integrated with the Madras Medical College and
Government General Hospital
.
The hospital is claimed to be the first in the country to provide treatment to 1,000 to 1,500 patients a day in various branches.[1]
Expansion
In 2012, new annexe building constructed at a cost of ₹ 206.3 million was inaugurated by the then Chief Minister Jayalalithaa. The new building consists of two floors with a capacity to treat nearly 300 patients at a time. The out-patient block and other facilities were transferred to the new building.[1]
See also
- List of Tamil Nadu Government's Educational Institutions
- List of medical colleges in India
- Healthcare in Chennai
References
- ^ a b "Foundation stone laid for renovation of 'Namakkal Kavignar Maaligai'". The Hindu. Chennai: The Hindu. 4 March 2012. Retrieved 7 February 2015.