Thai Moogambigai Dental College and Hospital (TMDCH) is one of the leading dental colleges in Chennai and a constituent unit of Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute, Deemed University. TMDCH is an ISO certified premium dental institution accredited with NAAC ‘A’ grade (Score - 3.31 out of 4). TMDCH is a pioneer in the field of dental education and its inception dates back to 1991.

The college is recognized by Dental Council of India and Government of India, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, New Delhi. The institution acquired its deemed status in 2003 and became a constituent unit of Dr MGR Educational and Research Institute University, as per the order by University Grants Commission, New Delhi and the Union Ministry of Human Resource and Development, Government of India. Started initially as an undergraduate institution with 100 seats, it has now grown into a full-fledged Post-graduate research institute. Both BDS and MDS courses are offered with the following specialities - Orthodontics, Periodontics, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Prosthodontics, Conservative Dentistry, Oral Medicine, Pedodontics and Oral Pathology.