Indian Dental Association

– **Contact Details:**
– Phone Number: +91(22) 43434545
– Email: [email protected]

– **Social Media Links:**
– The website includes links to various social media platforms such as Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.

– **History:**
– The Indian Dental Association is described as the premier organization of dental professionals in India.
– It has 29 State Branches, 7 Union Territories, more than 450 Local Branches, and 1 Defence Branch with a combined membership of over 75,000 dedicated dental professionals.
– The association focuses on securing the dignity and honor of its members while enhancing the image of the profession.

– **Mission:**
– The mission of the Indian Dental Association is to improve the public’s oral health through innovation in education, training, research, advocacy, and related programs.

– **Vision:**
– The vision of the association is to enhance oral health and quality of life, striving for optimal national oral health for all.

– **Products and Services:**
– The association offers various publications, events, educational programs, professional activities, and membership benefits for dental professionals.
– Publications include The IDA Times, JIDA, Clinical Dentistry, Product Profile, Oral Health, Student Digest, and Dental Events.
– Educational programs include Dental Speciality Courses, Clinical Residency Programme, MUHS Fellowship Programmes, IDA Fellowship Programmes, Dr. R. Ahmed Programme, Online Education, Knowledge Centre, and various other fellowship programs.
– Professional activities are organized by the association for dental professionals.
– Membership benefits are offered through partnerships with companies like Kotak Mahindra Bank, YES BANK, Axis Bank, Zenith Holidays, Bharti AXA Life Insurance, Ginger Hotels, ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company, and IDA Pro Plan.

– **Health Initiatives:**
– The association is engaged in various health initiatives such as the Tobacco Intervention Initiative, Child Dental Centre, Oral Cancer Foundation, Emergency Dental Centre, National Oral Cancer Registry, and Healing Smile Foundation.

– **Partnerships and Collaborations:**
– The association has partnerships with various entities and organizations for initiatives such as the Swachh Mukh Abhiyaan, Healthy Smile Happy Smile, Sushruta Awards, Muskaan, Community Centre, Ida Foundation, and more.

– **Media Centre:**
– The website features sections for News, In News/In Media, and Press Release, sharing updates and information about the organization’s activities.