IAE commissioned its debut venture – the YENEPOYA DENTAL COLLEGE (YDC) in 1992. The first batch of BDS students finished their internship on August 1997 and began their careers as dental practitioners. The year 2006, marked the completion of 15 years of service as well as the celebration of its 10th Graduation day. Currently, Postgraduate courses are recognized in all the nine departments in the Yenepoya Dental College. YDC Under Graduate & Post Graduate courses are recognized by Dental Council of India. The B.D.S. (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) Course runs for a period of 4 years and 1 year of Rotatory Internship Programme. The examination and award of degree are regulated by Yenepoya University, The Pre-Clinical Departments are housed in the Academic block with all the required amenities. State of the art dental clinics covering all dental specialities with more than 350 dental chairs are attached to the college. Hostel facility is available for its students.