The Department of Dentistry at Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital is Bhutan’s premier tertiary dental care center, providing comprehensive, high-quality dental services to patients from across the country. As the national referral center for dental/oral diseases, the department is committed to delivering patient-centered care, advancing dental education and advanced oral rehabilitation with dental prosthesis available in the set up.
To be the national center of excellence in dental care, providing accessible, equitable, and world-class dental services that improve the quality of life of every Bhutanese.
We treat every patient with empathy, dignity, and respect, recognizing and responding to their individual physical, emotional, and cultural needs.
We maintain the highest standards of anesthesia practice through evidence-based medicine, robust safety measures, and continuous quality improvement.
We value open communication, mutual respect, and multidisciplinary cooperation to provide seamless perioperative care and support successful surgical outcomes.
We are committed to ensuring all patients receive timely, inclusive, and equitable anesthesia care regardless of their background or circumstances.
We uphold ethical principles, transparency, and professionalism while remaining accountable to our patients, colleagues, and the wider community.
We encourage innovation, embrace advancements in medical technology, and promote a culture of continuous learning, education, and professional growth.
The Department of Dentistry at JDWNRH serves as Bhutan’s apex referral center for dental care. Over the years, the department has expanded from providing basic dental services to offering specialized diagnostic, surgical and rehabilitation care( prosthesis)using the latest technologies.
The department receives referrals from regional and district hospitals across Bhutan and manages a wide spectrum of oral diseases ranging from routine dental caries to complex medical, orthodontic, prosthodontic , endodontic, pedodontic and surgical cases.
The department provides comprehensive dental services including:
Oral Medicine
Orofacial Pain and TMD medicine
Oral and maxilla-facial surgery
Prosthodontics
Orthodontics
Pedodontics
Endodontics
Maxillo-facial prosthetics
Orofacial pain and TMD medicine
General Dentistry
Periodontal surgery
Dental Laser
Denture services
Crown and bridge services
Oral health clinic for pregnant mothers
Fluoride application services
Teaching
Occlusal and TMD splints and night guards
Radiology services (OPG,RVG,IOPAR and CBCT)
Comprehensive School health screening
Reach the unreached
Oral Health education and awareness programs
Dental Hygienist and Dental Technician diploma Training Program
Research methodology on clinical topics
Continue Medical education
The Department of Dentistry is staffed by a multidisciplinary team of dedicated professionals comprising:
Category | Strenght |
Ophthalmologists
(Consultants & Specialists) | 11 |
Optometrists | 5 |
Ophthalmic Technicians | 18 |
Ophthalmic Nurses | 7 |
Administrative & Support Staff | 13 |
Ophthalmology Residents | 2 |
Optometry Interns | 7 |
Ophthalmic Technician trainees | 10 |
