Established in 2007, the Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences (IGIDS) stands as a beacon of excellence in dental education and research. Affiliated with Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS) and Recognised by the Dental Council of India, IGIDS has earned the coveted NAAC Grade A accreditation, testifying to its commitment to providing top-notch education and services to its students and the community.

IGIDS envisions becoming a globally acclaimed center of dental education, research, and patient care. Its mission is to cultivate skilled and compassionate dental professionals who excel in their field, contribute to dental research, and actively serve the needs of society.

To provide top-notch quality education and healthcare, with a commitment to public health and social well-being.

• To furnish quality dental education and achieve excellence in academic disciplines with a learner-centric teaching program to mold competent dentists with excellent skills.
• To promote, provide and nurture a conducive atmosphere for research, integrity, and innovations among the students.
• To foster comprehensive, evidence-based, affordable, quality health care to the public, irrespective of the socio-economic background they belong.
• To develop superior infrastructure to help the learners thrive and flourish as nation-serving professionals.
• To impart training to inculcate professional ethics, morals, values, and standards during patient care and research.
• To conduct community outreach programs with a focus on prevention and encourage future dental professionals to serve the public comprehensively.