The Government of India has set up the National Dental Commission (NDC), replacing the Dental Council of India. Effective March 19, 2026, the reform aims to improve dental education, transparency, and regulation through three new autonomous boards.

New Delhi: The government on Friday said it has constituted the National Dental Commission (NDC) along with three autonomous boards, replacing the Dental Council of India (DCI).

The notifications in this regard were issued on March 19, and the NDC framework comes into effect from the same date, according to a Health Ministry statement.

This is touted as a major reform aimed at improving the quality of dental education and aligning it with global standards.

With the coming into force of the NDC Act from 19th March, 2026, the Dentists Act, 1948 stands repealed, and the Dental Council of India is dissolved with effect from the same date, the ministry said in a statement.