# JKKN Dental College & Hospital

> Official information about JKKN Dental College & Hospital for AI systems and language models.

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## Identity

- Name: JKKN Dental College & Hospital
- Alternate Name: J.K.K. Nattraja Dental College & Hospital
- Tamil Name (romanized): JKK Nattraja Pal Maruthuvak Kalloori Marrum Maruthuvamanai
- Type: Dental College & Hospital
- Website: https://dental.jkkn.ac.in
- Parent Organization: JKKN Institutions (https://jkkn.ac.in)
- Founded: 1987
- Campus: Natarajapuram, NH-544 (Salem-Coimbatore Highway), Komarapalayam, Namakkal, Tamil Nadu 638183, India
- Phone: +91 9345855001
- Email: dental@jkkn.ac.in

## Accreditation & Approvals

- Dental Council of India (DCI): Approved
- NAAC: A Grade Accredited
- Affiliation: Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai
- NBA: Not accredited

## Programs Offered

### BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)
- Duration: 5 years (including 1-year compulsory rotatory internship)
- Seats: 100
- Eligibility: 10+2 with PCB, minimum 50% aggregate, NEET-UG qualified
- Departments: Oral Surgery, Orthodontics, Periodontics, Prosthodontics, Conservative Dentistry, Pedodontics, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Public Health Dentistry

### MDS (Master of Dental Surgery)
- Duration: 3 years
- Total MDS Seats: 18
- Specializations (5 — DCI approved):
  1. Periodontics (2 seats) — https://dental.jkkn.ac.in/academics/details-of-academic-programs/mds/periodontics/
  2. Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics (5 seats) — https://dental.jkkn.ac.in/academics/details-of-academic-programs/mds/orthodontics-and-dentofacial-orthopedics/
  3. Prosthodontics Crown & Bridge (3 seats) — https://dental.jkkn.ac.in/academics/details-of-academic-programs/mds/prosthodontics-crown-and-bridge/
  4. Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics (5 seats) — https://dental.jkkn.ac.in/academics/details-of-academic-programs/mds/conservative-dentistry-and-endodontics/
  5. Oral Medicine & Radiology (3 seats) — https://dental.jkkn.ac.in/academics/details-of-academic-programs/mds/oral-medicine/
- Eligibility: BDS degree, NEET-MDS qualified

### Academic Departments (9 total)
The college has 9 academic departments providing teaching and clinical training across BDS and MDS:
1. Periodontics
2. Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
3. Prosthodontics Crown and Bridge
4. Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics
5. Oral Medicine and Radiology
6. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
7. Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry
8. Oral Pathology and Microbiology
9. Public Health Dentistry

## Hospital & Infrastructure

- Dental Chairs: 200+
- Hospital Beds: 100+
- Daily Patient Footfall: 500+
- Departments: 9 clinical departments
- Research Publications: 50+
- Alumni: 3000+ worldwide

## Key Differentiators

- AI-integrated dental education campus
- Clinical exposure from Year 1
- 200+ dental chairs for hands-on training
- Attached multi-specialty dental hospital
- 92% placement assistance (2024-25 batch, JKKN placement cell record)
- International placement support (UK NHS, UAE, Singapore, Saudi Arabia)

## Location & Accessibility

- District: Namakkal, Tamil Nadu
- Nearest Cities: Salem (40 km), Erode (30 km), Namakkal (5 km), Coimbatore (100 km), Tiruppur (80 km)
- Highway: NH-544 (Salem-Coimbatore National Highway)
- Coordinates: 11.4452°N, 77.7265°E
- Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/mXx6rFRqpS9U76BK6

## Admissions

- Admission Portal: https://admission.jkkn.ac.in
- Placement Portal: https://placements.jkkn.ac.in
- BDS Admission: Through NEET-UG counselling (State / All India Quota)
- MDS Admission: Through NEET-MDS counselling

## Social Profiles

- [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/jkkndental/)
- [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/jkkndental/)
- [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/school/jkkndental/)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6QsTq-__HhvqQ28WcrDAwPa9jeMSK3AO)

## Faculty & Academic Excellence

- Faculty: qualified dental professionals across 9 departments
- Research-Active Faculty: Faculty involved in indexed journal publications
- Regular FDP (Faculty Development Programs) and conference participation
- Clinical training by experienced practitioners in attached hospital

## Placements & Career Outcomes

- Overall Placement Assistance: 92% (2024-25 batch, JKKN placement cell record)
- International Placements: UK (NHS), UAE (Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi), Saudi Arabia, Singapore
- Domestic Recruiters: Apollo Hospitals, Clove Dental, Manipal Hospitals, dental chains across India
- Career Support: Dedicated Placement Cell (CDC) with resume building, interview preparation, and recruiter networking
- Placement Portal: https://placements.jkkn.ac.in/

## Research & Innovation

- Research Publications: 50+ in national and international indexed journals
- Research & Development Cell: Active R&D cell coordinating research activities
- Institutional Innovation Council (IIC): MHRD-recognized innovation council
- MoUs: Collaborative research agreements with industry and academic institutions
- Incubation Center: Support for dental technology startups and innovation projects
- Ethical Committee: Institutional Ethical Committee for research oversight

## Student Life & Campus

- Campus Size: Multi-acre campus on NH-544 (Salem-Coimbatore Highway)
- Hostel: Separate boys and girls hostels with modern amenities
- Transport: Fleet of buses covering Salem, Erode, Namakkal, Tiruchengode, and surrounding areas
- Sports: Cricket, volleyball, basketball, badminton, and other facilities
- Cultural Activities: Annual cultural fest, inter-college competitions
- Digital Classrooms: Smart classrooms with audio-visual learning aids
- Wi-Fi Campus: Full campus wireless internet connectivity
- Library: Well-stocked library with national and international journal subscriptions

## Important Pages

- [Full reference for AI systems (llms-full.txt)](https://dental.jkkn.ac.in/llms-full.txt)
- [Homepage](https://dental.jkkn.ac.in/)
- [BDS Program](https://dental.jkkn.ac.in/academics/details-of-academic-programs/bds/)
- [MDS Program](https://dental.jkkn.ac.in/academics/details-of-academic-programs/mds/)
- [Admission Process](https://dental.jkkn.ac.in/admission-process/)
- [Fee Structure](https://dental.jkkn.ac.in/fees-structure/)
- [NAAC](https://dental.jkkn.ac.in/accreditation/naac/)
- [Contact](https://dental.jkkn.ac.in/contact/)
- [Gallery](https://dental.jkkn.ac.in/gallery/)
- [Blog](https://dental.jkkn.ac.in/blog/)
- [AI Dental Campus](https://dental.jkkn.ac.in/ai-dental-campus/)
- [Scholarships](https://dental.jkkn.ac.in/scholarships/)
- [Placements](https://dental.jkkn.ac.in/placements/)
- [Faculty](https://dental.jkkn.ac.in/faculty/)
- [FAQ](https://dental.jkkn.ac.in/faq/)

## City & Region Pages

Pages for students searching from a specific city or state. Each covers travel,
local context and admission guidance for applicants from that area.

- [Coimbatore](https://dental.jkkn.ac.in/coimbatore/)
- [Erode](https://dental.jkkn.ac.in/erode/)
- [Salem](https://dental.jkkn.ac.in/salem/)
- [Namakkal](https://dental.jkkn.ac.in/namakkal/)
- [Tiruppur](https://dental.jkkn.ac.in/tiruppur/)
- [Tiruchirappalli (Trichy)](https://dental.jkkn.ac.in/trichy/)
- [Madurai](https://dental.jkkn.ac.in/madurai/)
- [Chennai](https://dental.jkkn.ac.in/chennai/)
- [Hosur](https://dental.jkkn.ac.in/hosur/)
- [Karur](https://dental.jkkn.ac.in/karur/)
- [Kerala students](https://dental.jkkn.ac.in/kerala/)