PIMC’s Dr. Pratim Talukdar Makes History: First Northeast Dental Surgeon to Receive Mastership in Implant Dentistry
9th Mile, Khanapara, Ri Bhoi Monday, 2025: Dr. Pratim Talukdar, a leading prosthodontist and implantologist at PA Sangma International Medical College & Hospital (PIMC), becomes the first dental surgeon from Northeast India to achieve the prestigious Certificate of Mastership in Implant Dentistry by the Global College of Oral Implantologists (GCOI). (Membership ID: 25-MIC-A-0309), on October 4, 2025.
PA Sangma International Medical College & Hospital (PIMC), the constituent college of the University of Science & Technology Meghalaya (USTM), proudly congratulated Dr. Talukdar on this historic achievement. His success is a significant milestone, the first of its kind in the entire Northeast region, elevating its presence in the field of advanced dental care.
This distinguished recognition is awarded to professionals who have demonstrated outstanding expertise, academic excellence, and clinical proficiency in implant dentistry. Dr. Talukdar fulfilled all the rigorous criteria established by the GCOI Board of Directors, including completion of advanced continuing education and verified clinical case presentations.
Through this Mastership, the dental surgeon has proven his commitment to delivering the highest quality of care in implant dentistry and joins an elite group of dental professionals worldwide.
Dr. Pratim Talukdar is a well-respected name in prosthodontics and implantology, known for providing advanced dental care with a personal and patient-centered approach. He holds degrees in BDS and MDS, and has earned international fellowships, including FICOI (USA) and FADI (USA). His expertise lies in restorative dental surgery, dental implants, and full-mouth rehabilitation.
PA Sangma International Medical College & Hospital (PIMC), located at 9th Mile, Baridua, Ri-Bhoi District, Meghalaya, is a premier medical institution established under the aegis of the University of Science & Technology Meghalaya (USTM). Approved by the National Medical Commission (NMC), New Delhi, PIMC has a 150 MBBS seat intake.