Indian Dental Association

Welcome to Indian Dental Association — Gujarat

The Indian Dental Association (IDA) is an authoritative, independent and recognized voice of dental professionals in India. We are committed to public oral health, ethics, science and advancement of dental professionals through its initiatives in advocacy, education, research and development of standards.

An authority on oral health, the association endeavors to meet the public needs and expectations. We at IDA acknowledge that oral health is an integral part of general health and well-being. Therefore, our aim is to lead the nation to optimal oral health.

Mission

Our mission is improve the oral health of the public by innovation in education, training, research, advocacy and related programmes. This translates into a commitment for dental excellence. Therefore, IDA is dedicated to supporting dental professionals in their practice by enhancing, updating skills and knowledge.

IDA endeavours to accomplish its mission of optimal oral health for all by:

1. Supporting new scientific innovations to meet the changing needs of society and promoting the well-being of the nation.
2. Preventing oral diseases by promoting oral health through awareness and dissemination of information.
3. Conducting Continuing Dental Education (CDE) and professional development programmes to ensure an adequate number of talented, skilled and dental care professionals.
4. Coordinating and assisting scientific and research-related activities among all sectors of the dental community.
5. Promoting the timely transfer of knowledge gained from research to improve public health by educating oral health professionals and policy-makers.