It dates back to 1992 when Dr. V. K. Gupta, the present chairman thought of an idea to start a dental college for the students of Himachal Pradesh, the state of gods and goddesses. After various hiccups the college finally took of in 1994

The HImachal Dental College started under the aegis of Dr. Puran Chand Medical trust in the year 1994 under the dynamic leadership of Dr. V K Gupta – chairman of the trust. In its constant endevour of reaching excellence, the college got a permanent recognition in the year 2000 & holds the distinction of being the first dental college in state of Himachal Pradesh.This college is duly recognized bt DCI, Govt. of India, Govt. of H.P & H.P University Shimla.The college again pioneered Post graduate courses in departments of – ENDODONTICS, PEDODONTICS, ORTHODONTICS, PROSTHODONTICS & PERIODONTICS – yet again the very first in the state.

With blessings of the God, the trust has embarked the journey of providing professional education and improve the Vision of the Dental society through Himachal Dental College, Sunder Nagar, Himachal Institute of Dental Science, Himachal Institute of Nursing, Himachal Institute of Pharmacy, Himachal Institute Of Engineering And Technology, Paonta Sahib promoted by Dr. Puran Chand Medical trust. Last couple of years has seen HDC grow tremendously in terms of infrastructure; faculty and volume of services provided and witnessed significant academic achievements by our students and substantive research accomplishments.

This institution holds distinction of being one of the best institution in India with its alumni settled in various parts of world, arned forces, state dental health services, & civil services of the country.