Patna Dental College was established by the Government of Bihar under the able guidance and Principalship of Late Dr. R.P. Lall  on September 9, 1960 in the premises of Patna Medical College and Hospital. Presently, Patna Dental College and Hospital is situated in its own building and is located in the heart of  the city on the bank of the holy river Ganga adjacent to PMCH on main Ashok Rajpath. Patna Dental College and Hospital imparts Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) and Master degree in Dental Surgery (MDS) and Certificate courses in Dental Hygiene and Dental Mechanics. The College and Hospital is well equipped with the latest technology and provides one of the best education and treatment in the field of dental science.

The principal of this college Dr. (Prof) D.K. Singh has recently been honored by the President of India Hon. Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam for his excellence in providing world class education in dentistry. The institute is being developed into a center of modern dental science imparting dental education and specialized patient care among all sections of the society. Patna Dental College and Hospital is the only Government Dental Institution in the state of Bihar at city of Patna offering BDS Course with 40 admissions per year, is permanently affiliated to the Patna University. It is recognized by Dental Council of India and Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Government  of India.

It is situated in the heart city of patna. It offers all the facilities required by a top medical institute.