The State Dental Council maintains register for dentists, hygienists and dental mechanics. It is empowered to regulate the profession of dentistry in the State and also address grievances by the public and the professionals. The Council frames regulations and guidelines time to time to keep up the highest standards of dentistry and dental services to the public. The Council also guides, suggests and recommends the state government in forming new policies and regulations pertaining to dentistry and dental establishments. It also suggests the ideal dentist-patient ratio to provide the best possible dentistry in the state.