PUNJAB DENTAL HOSPITAL

History Punjab Dental Hospital, Lahore, first of its kind in the sub-continent, was established in 1928.The land was granted by Sir, Geoffry Fitz Hervery de’Montmorency the then Governor of Punjab. Its foundation stone was laid in 1928 and it became functional in 1930. The hospital was established to cater the needs of general public for specialized dental treatment.In 1934, de’Montmorency college of Dentistry was established within the premises of this hospital. At first, course of two years duration started which later on converted to four years BDS course.Postgraduate courses have also been established and nearly 140-Students are being trained. Every year about 100 House Surgeons receive clinical training from this hospital. The Dental Technician School was established in 1999-2000 in the premises of this hospital with the help of Asian Development Bank to award two years Diploma of Dental Technician and trains its students. Overview Punjab Dental Hospital, Lahore provides quality tertiary care to dental patients. This hospital trains undergraduate and postgraduate students.Moreover,we run awareness campaigns to educate the masses on preventive measures towards oral & dental diseases.Treatment provided by PDH is free of cost for poor and entitled patients and has nominal charges for regular patients. The range of facilities available for comprehensive treatment includes100 Dental Units, 30 beds, all relevant diagnostic tests and interventional and operative procedures. Further, Punjab Dental Hospital, Lahore has a highly qualified and experienced team of consultants, specialists and general practitioners, who are supported by well trained nursing and paramedic staff. We have introduced advance patient care systems. PDH manages a well reputed professional journal, Journal of Dental Diseases based on the projects assigned to post-graduate trainees. Mission Statement The mission statement of Punjab Dental Hospital is "Committed to restore smile and confidence in patients in a compassionate and friendly environment with best professional skills and expertise."