About IDA

The IDA Tamilnadu State Branch has 53 district branches and a combined membership of more than 5,500 dedicated dental professionals. The state branch has jurisdiction within the state and covers all members of the state. It is composed of various local branches within the same state and has its office headquarters within the state where the Hon. State Secretary resides. Every state branch acts as the coordination link between the HO and local branches, overseeing the functions and activities of its local branches. The state branch functions under the auspices of the HO and abides by the rules and regulations of the HO, who may de-recognize it for a breach of rule or condition of the bylaws.

Our Mission

Our mission is to improve the oral health of the public through innovation in education, training, research, advocacy, and related programs. This translates into a commitment to dental excellence. Therefore, IDA is dedicated to supporting dental professionals in their practice by enhancing and updating their 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 raising awareness of oral health and disseminating information; conducting Continuing Dental Education (CDE) and professional development programmes to ensure an adequate number of talented, skilled dental care professionals; and coordinating and assisting scientific and research-related activities among all sectors of the dental community.

Our Vision

The association's vision is to improve oral health and quality of life, and achieve "optimal national oral health for all" by 2020. We also aim to represent the dental profession and support members in providing comprehensive and quality oral health care. The Code of Ethics is a set of principles of professional conduct that serve as a benchmark to which dentists must aspire when fulfilling their duties to their patients, the public, the profession, and their colleagues. 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 healthcare have a presence in all health policy agendas set at the local, state, and national levels. We aim to inform the public and dental professionals about ways to reduce the burden of oral disease through education, behavioral changes, risk reduction, early diagnosis, and disease prevention management.

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