The foundation of RUHS college of Dental Sciences (Govt. Dental College) was laid in the year 1983. The department of Periodontics became functional in the year 1983. The year 2006 marked the commencement of the post-graduation program in the specialty of Periodontics with strength of two students. The present Head of the Department is Dr. Anjali Kapoor. The department consists of a sound updated infrastructure and competent faculty that make learning the subject a pleasurable experience.