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Phone: 718-523-8438

Vision Statement:

Our objectives:

To focus on reviewing existing concepts and techniques as well as introducing the members to the advancements, new concepts and technologies which they can bring back to their practices.
To provide a medium for the exchange of their ideas and experiences for the benefit of the dental community.
To offer a wide array of dental topics and therefore creating a well-informed member community in all disciplines of dentistry.
To promote the professional development of our members as dentist in order for them to deliver the highest quality of delivery of dental services to the public we serve.
To raise the standard of public perception of oral care by active participation in community organized heath fairs in the community we serve.
To promote amiability amongst members, represent their interest and provide assistance.
To work in harmony with Organized Dentistry at local, state and national level to achieve the above objectives.

Brief History:

Some objectives were set which laid the basic foundation of the organization. These were to represent, conduct, coordinate and promote the activities of common interest of dentists of Indian origin in the USA. Promote friendship among its members and provide social activities. Develop civic consciousness and provide opportunities for learning the political process of the organized dentistry. Organize continuing education activities on the science of dentistry to be able to provide better delivery of dental care to patients and promote the dental health awareness for the general public

IDA (USA) has been in the forefront serving the members and protecting public dental health. We partner with American Dental Association and New York State Dental Association to achieve this. We believe, providing access to dental care to the needy is the fundamental right of any citizen regardless of their economic status. Achieving such goals can be effectively realized, working in unison with the organized dentistry.

We encourage and mentor junior, middle and high school students as well as college students to pursue carrier in dentistry. Our young dentists in dental schools receive guidance, direction and support academically and socially and are encouraged to get involved in the organized dentistry.

This association has grown stronger in numbers over years. New younger dentists of Indian origin who graduates from dental schools are joining us and are taking active part in the governance and other activities of the association. Our continuing education activities are the pride of our organization. We have maintained to be an ADA CERP certified provider for past eight years. The association conducts continuing education activities on a regular basis by nationally recognized speakers. Since 1985 we have been organizing Annual Conventions with great success. Tenth Convention of IDA (USA) and the first South Asian Dental Congress in 1995 was a grand success. Similar organizations of dentist of Indian origin are in existence in the states of California, Illinois, Florida, Pennsylvania and New Jersey and providing excellent continuing education activities to their members and serving their communities.

A scholarship fund has been set up for the needy dental students in India. Donations have been made available to dental schools in India in the form of dental equipment, books and journals. We encourage participation of our peers and professors from India to our meetings and conventions.

We are committed to serve our members while working with the organized dentistry. We provide a platform to address problems facing our members. We encourage younger dentist to play active role in the organization. With your help we can address most issues and get results. Be a part of us. Be critical if you think so on an issue. Lets hear from you. We like challenges. We are Americans with Hindustani roots.

Mission Statement:

To promote the art and science of dentistry, provide information on research, development and advancements in the practice of dentistry, provide continuing dental education for the dental professionals for the purpose of improving delivery of dental services and to raise public perception of oral health.
To represent and serve its membership and provide equal access to the organization, who meet the association's membership requirements and ethical standards.
Indian Dental Association (USA)
146-02 89th Avenue
Jamaica, NY, 11435

Phone: 718-523-8438