About Us
The CDC Story
Christian Dental College (CDC) Ludhiana was established in 1992, admitting 20 BDS students, thanks to the dedicated efforts of Dr. A.V. Chowdhary (CMC Director, 1986–1992), Dr. J.L. Joshi (CDC Principal, 1992–2007), Rev. Charles Reynolds (US CMC Board Director) and others. The primary goal of establishing CDC was to train professionals motivated to serve in needy areas of India through mission fields and other sponsoring agencies. Initially affiliated with Panjab University, CDC was subsequently affiliated with BFUHS Faridkot in August 2000. Over the years, CDC has stood as a beacon of Healing, Education & Research to the nation and beyond.
Timeline
It gives me immense pleasure to note that Christian Dental College Ludhiana is celebrating 30 years since commencement. This also marks the milestone of 1000 alumni of CDC, a truly remarkable landmark!
In 1987, when the idea to establish a Christian Dental College in Ludhiana dawned on me, little did I envision the multifold harvest of the sown seed. Warmest congratulations to CDC faculty, staff and students for the achievements in the fields of academics and extracurricular activities.
It is my prayer that the Christian Dental College Ludhiana will go from strength to strength to attain excellence in learning, teaching, and patient care. Wishing you even more success in the future.
Best wishes,
Dr J. L. Joshi
Mission Statement
Christian Medical College Ludhiana Society, on behalf of the Church, seeks to contribute to the health needs of India by training primarily Christian Medical, Dental, Nursing and other health professional students and by providing holistic health services to the community and the nation, with people of the Christian faith serving in Christ’s name alongside with those of other faiths, who identify with these aims and goals
Vision
Our Leadership
From the Director
We are all proud that Christian Dental College (CDC) has completed over 3 decades of service and education. During this time, CDC has enriched the lives of many students and provided care to thousands of patients. We humbly claim to have added to the professionalism of dental education and treatment in these years and will continue to do so in the years ahead.
I take this opportunity to congratulate CDC Principal, Dr Abi M Thomas and his team of committed faculty and staff members for their commitment towards value-based quality teaching and unstinted efforts put in to ensure that each student and patient who seeks treatment is cared for at CDC.
Dr. William Bhatti, MS MCh (Paed. Surg.)
Director, Christian Medical College, Ludhiana.
Principal's Message
Greetings from CDC Ludhiana!
As you navigate through our website, I am privileged to give you a brief introduction of our institution.
We are one of the constituent colleges of Christian Medical College Ludhiana Society, which was established in 1894 through Dame Edith Mary Brown, who is the founder of our institution with a clear motto, “My Work is for the King.”
The Christian Dental College and Hospital was established with the untiring efforts of Dr. J. L. Joshi (founder Principal from 1992 to 2007), Dr. A. V. Choudhary (Director of CMCL from 1986 to 1992) and many others. From its humble beginning with twenty BDS admissions we have come a long way as a benchmark for quality education, excellent affordable dental care, quality research and best community outreach programs in the region.
I am thankful to our faculty, staff, alumni and students for their endeavor to do their best to fulfill our vision and mission.
Vice Principals
