Kantipur Institute of Health Sciences and Kantipur Dental Hospital (KDH , established in 1997 A.D, KIHS , established in 2004 A.D) is the first dental Hygiene school and only Dental Hospital in western Nepal. It is formed to increase the awareness and advance the sciences and art of dentistry for the health and welfare of the public. Technically backed up by the Japanese Volunteer Group, BUDDHI BANGARA JAPAN, a Japanese NGO, with instruments and equipment KIHS & KDH is a highly professional organization with some of the finest and skillful hands that have been crafted over the year, with just one purpose. “QUALITY ORAL HEALTH and EDUCATION”.
Pokhara, being the center of western development region, is the focal point for more than 3 region and 16 districts. Pokhara Branch of KSD & DH, popularly known as Kantipur Institute of Health Sciences (KIHS) is established with the objectives of providing quality dental care to the people of Pokhara and its neighboring villages as well as producing qualified human resources to upgrades the oral hygiene condition in the society. KIHS molds itself with its motto and creates and avenue for students. Our dental experts and the most advanced dental technology make KIHS, the right place for interested students to being a career in oral health.