Dr. Ravindra Setru, a distinguished academician and a stalwart in the field of Oral Medicine and Radiology, currently serves as the Principal, Professor, and Head of the Department at MNR Dental College & Hospital. With a profound belief in the transformative power of education, Dr. Ravindra passionately advocates for its role as the catalyst for societal progress. In his role, as an educator, Dr. Ravindra envisions education as a process akin to the growth of a seed into a majestic tree, emphasizing that the journey does not conclude with individual accomplishments but extends to the creation of a legacy for future generations. Over the 17 years since the establishment of MNR Dental College & Hospital, Dr. Ravindra has played a pivotal role in shaping it into a premier institution in India, offering comprehensive dental education to both undergraduate and postgraduate students nationwide. Under Dr. Ravindra's guidance, MNR Dental College & Hospital has earned distinction for its commitment to delivering high-quality education. The institution stands tall as a hallmark among its peers, recognized for the depth of its academic offerings and the excellence of its educational practices.

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What inspired you to pursue a career in education and dentistry?

Helping others learn about their oral health, providing compassionate care, and transforming the lives of the patients.

What are your long-term goals for MNR Dental College?

To establish MNR Dental College and Hospital of International Standards and to prepare competent and highly skilled dental professionals serving the population with a special focus on enriching their lives.

How do you plan to improve student retention and academic performance at the college?

By having state-of-the-art Dental Care facilities and teaching with advanced dental education covering both theoretical and practical aspects of Dentistry and by having creative innovative teaching, research, and extension services with community orientation in a student-centric learning environment.

How do you envision MNR Dental College contributing to the development of the dental profession in the region?

To make MNR Dental College and Hospital on par with international standards and create Dental Professionals serving the rural population in the region with advanced research in Dental Health Care with a special focus on enriching their lives.

How do you work with faculty and staff to create a positive, supportive culture at the college?

By fostering an environment that is safe and supportive for patients students and employees, accessible showing concern and care to the faculty and staff when called upon and in times of need.

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What strategies do you use to keep up with developments in dental education and the dental profession?

By encouraging students and faculty members to participate in international and national conferences and symposiums to incorporate theoretical and practical knowledge with the latest technologies. Also inviting guest speakers from across the country to speak on the latest advancements in technology and education reforms.

How do you encourage professional development and career advancement for faculty and staff at MNR Dental College?

By conducting Career Counselling and Guidance Programs and also having faculty development programs at MNR Dental College and Hospital and making the students equity of access and placement opportunities through the availability of appropriate Institutional support information giving professional guidance resulting in better career achievements outside classrooms and helping in healthy progression of students.

How do you approach the integration of clinical practice and didactic education at MNR Dental College?

Having a proper strategy for greater integration of research findings and clinical experience by documenting each clinical observation and coordinating with the educational curriculum.

How do you plan to ensure that your students are trained to the latest standards in dental procedures, technology, and patient care?

By providing Socially relevant, ethical dental education to the students and leveraging collective expertise towards the goal of providing state-of-the-art dental education to the students pushing the boundaries with a research-oriented approach towards innovation.

How do you see the role of research in dental education and how do you plan to foster and support the research culture in the college?

Research in dentistry has led to better management as well as a better understanding of oral diseases. Hence, research is an integral part of dental education and the betterment of dentistry. To support the research culture students and staff are motivated and encouraged to conduct short studies propose a thesis, and further pursue it in the field for research.