Mymensingh Medical College Hospital (MMCH) � Dental Unit

? Location & Contact

Address: Charpara (Medical College Gate), Mymensingh – 2200, Dhaka Division, Bangladesh. BizSouthAsia+2mmch.gov.bd+2

Phone contact: 01736-822354 (as listed for the Dental Unit) BizSouthAsia

General hospital contact: Fax: 091-67008, Phone: 091-67001-7 (PABX) mmch.gov.bd+1

? Overview & History of the Dental Unit

The Dental Unit at MMCH was inaugurated in 2010, as a dedicated unit within the hospital to provide dental specialities, with 20 beds (10 each for male & female) at the time of opening. 

The hospital itself (MMCH) is a tertiary level referral academic hospital serving the Mymensingh division and neighbouring districts.  

The Dental Unit operates as one of the Departments of MMCH (“Department of Dental Unit”). According to the college website, many faculty members are listed under “Department of Dental Unit”.  

?‍?? Faculty & Staff

Faculty (examples) in the Dental Unit include:

Dr. Pankaj Kumar Paul (Associate Professor) – Dept of Dental Unit mmc.gov.bd+1

Dr. Mohammed Monuwarul Islam (Associate Professor) – Dept of Dental Unit mmc.gov.bd+1

Dr. Md. Hasanul Arefin, Dr. Ginat Sultana, Dr. Md. Helal Uzzaman etc. (Assistant Professors/Lecturers) – detailed in the faculty list. mmc.gov.bd+1

Supporting staff for the Dental Unit are also listed (office assistants, helpers, etc). mmc.gov.bd

? Academics & Programs

The institution offering the dental program is described in “Edumet” as:

“Mymensingh Medical College is a postgraduate government medical college … conducts MBBS, BDS and postgraduate courses …” 

For the BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) program: Duration is typically 5 years including internship (as per that description) and medium of instruction is English (for international students).  

On Wikipedia’s list of public medical colleges in Bangladesh, the Dental Unit at MMCH is listed with 52 seats for BDS program (established 2011) for the dental unit.  

? Why this Unit is Good / Key Features

Being part of a large tertiary hospital and medical college gives the Dental Unit strong clinical exposure (many patients, hospital infrastructure).

The dedicated dental department means more focused training and service in dentistry rather than general hospital dentistry only.

International-friendly – the program mentions English medium and foreign students (which may reduce language barrier for non-Bangladeshi students)  

Well-staffed faculty across different ranks, indicating capacity for teaching and supervision.

The hospital’s official website emphasises its mission to deliver quality patient care and training environment. mmch.gov.bd

?? Things to Check / Consider

While the information says “BDS” program exists, verify current seat count, fees, eligibility, recognition (for your home country if you’re international) – data (e.g., “52 seats”) comes from a list which may change.

Infrastructure status: While initial launch mentioned 20-bed dental unit in 2010, check current condition, lab/facility updates. The Daily Star

Language & curriculum: Though English medium is mentioned, confirm how it works in practice, and what support for non-local students is available.

Admission eligibility: The mention of NEET for Indian students is in the Careermarg description but verify officially.  

Housing/hostel/other logistics: As with many institutions abroad for international students, check lodging, student life, cost of living in Mymensingh city.