The institution is a product of the far sighted vision of Mr KM Moosa, the man with a deep insight, impeccable character, and everlasting zeal for perfection who has been our constant source of motivation. The Al Azhar Dental College is the crowning glory among other institutions in the Al Azhar education hub, set across a sprawling 55 acre nature friendly campus among other sister institutions; it takes full advantage of collective efforts and optimization of resources by maintaining its distinct identity in a spirit of camaraderie and healthy competition.

During this Global pandemic scenario, AADC has demonstrated that sticking on to qualities like sound domain competence, agility in converting learning opportunities, flexibility of approach and an ever optimistic outlook on life is the key to survival, and proved to the world that ‘when the going gets tough, the tough get going!’

The academic pursuits of students are fully supported by a modern well stocked library and state of the art facilities. It has an enviable infrastructure fully connected with Wi-Fi facility. Each faculty member boasts of sheer academic brilliance and inspirational clinical & diagnostic track record. Our core competence involves laying special emphasis in evolving ingenious teaching and learning methods like Blended learning, Smart classrooms, Small group clinical discussions, One on One teaching and a Peer Support system, where one weak/failed student is clubbed with a smart student as part of our remedial teaching program. The mantra of ‘Stretch-connect-compete & win’ is fostered in the campus of AADC in all its activities, preparing students not just for the exams, but for the real world ahead of them.

Vision

To be a premier academic institution recognized nationally for it’s leadership and excellence in teaching, learning and research, upholding humanitarian principles.

Mission

  • To prepare each student for academic, social and personal success by instilling competency, creativity and courage to act on their belief.
  • To pursue excellence in education by imparting a comprehensive student experience through an evidence based academic and clinical approach for rendering world class oral health care with utmost empathy, compassion and social commitment
  • To bring necessary changes as dictated by the current needs of the profession in the course structure and design, collaborating with the affiliating and apex bodies.
  • To equip the dental professionals to adapt to the ever-changing dental technologies, treatment modalities and practices through continuing dental education programmes.
  • To spread awareness to the public on the prevention of oral diseases and provide panoramic oral health care to the penurious population focusing on the ideology of ‘Oral Health for Overall Health’.

Values that shape us

At Al-Azhar, students and staff alike are encouraged to stand by the values that define us. The campus helps students to be great team leaders and help them to respect people from all walks of life.

Education
  • Pursuit of academic excellence through advancement in education.
  • To promote dental education of high standards, that resolves around acquiring relevant knowledge & skills in rendering dental health systems.
  • To effectively implement the curricula prescribed for undergraduate students.
  • Strive effectively to bring necessary changes (as dictated by the current needs of the profession) in the course structure & design, corroborating with the affiliating & apex bodies so that the course contents are contemporary.
  • To train young dental aspirants in high quality of dental treatment rendered with utmost care, compassion, concern, competency and with an evidence based approach.
  • To train the undergraduate in the fundamentals of both theoretical & clinical aspects of dentistry so that they can confidently practice general dentistry.
Integrity
  • Focus on developing moral, ethical and professional values at a young age.
  • To promote all-round development of the students, not only in academics but overall personality so they can meet challenges in all walks of life.
Respect for Diversity
  • With over two-thirds of students being women, Al-Azhar constantly strives to accommodate students and faculties of all religion, caste, creed, and gender.
Respect for All
  • Both staff and students are well respected within our campus. Ragging is totally prohibited in the campus and anyone found guilty of ragging and/ or abetting, whether actively or passively or being a part of as conspiracy to promote, is liable to be punished in accordance with ‘UGC Regulations on Curbing the Menace of Ragging in Higher Educational Institutions, 2009’ as well as under penal law of respective period.
Innovation
  • Al-Azhar constantly aspires to improve our education standards through adapting to the latest technology and innovating when necessary. Our students are taught this mantra of innovate, adapt at an early stage.
  • AADC strives to develop an active learning environment that inculcates the scientific temperament & reasoning that provides impetus in oral health care.
  • The institution facilitates to introduce & involve students in research activities & scientific presentations thereby encouraging them for higher education
Teamwork
  • We believe in holistic approach and trust the relentless efforts and work put in by both our students and staff members.
  • AADC looks forward to promote the culture of cooperation, corroboration of teamwork, collective responsibility, inclusive leadership & social commitment.