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Mision

Our mission is to 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 endeavors to accomplish its mission of optimal oral health for all by:

• 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.
• Promoting the timely transfer of knowledge gained from research to improve public health by educating oral health professionals and policy-makers.