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.
Supporting new scientific innovations to meet the changing needs of society and promoting the well-being of the nation. Preventing oral diseases by promoting oral health through awareness and dissemination of information. Conducting Continuing Dental Education (CDE) and professional development programmes to ensure an adequate number of talented, skilled and dental care professionals. Coordinating and assisting scientific and research- related activities among all sectors of the dental community
The association's vision is to improve oral health and quality of life and achieving `optimal national oral health for all' by 2030. We also aim to represent the dental profession and support members in the provision of comprehensive and quality oral health care. The Code of Ethics are set of principles of professional conduct, a benchmark to which the dentist must aspire when fulfilling their duties to their patients, public, profession and colleges. It promotes ethical conduct, professional responsibility and facilitates dialogue on common problems in dental practice.
Our goal is to enhance the nation's overall health and well- being. IDA urges that oral health promotion, disease prevention, and oral health care have a presence in all health policy agendas set at local, state and national levels. We aim to inform the public and dental professionals on ways to reduce the burden of oral disease through education, behavioral change, risk reduction, early diagnosis and disease prevention management.
