The Himachal Institute of Dental Sciences, Paonta Sahib started under the auspices of Dr. Puran Chand Medical Charitable Trust in the year 2003 under the dynamic leadership of Dr. V K Gupta - Chairman of the Trust. Himachal Institute of Dental Sciences (Himachal Dental College, Paonta Sahib) is duly recognized by Dental Council of India, New Delhi/Govt. of India and affiliated to Govt. University namely Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla (HPU Shimla)