The Irish Dental Association

About us

The Irish Dental Association

Representing Dental Professionals

The Irish Dental Association was established in 1922.
The Association offers a wide range of educational and scientific services including publication of the Journal of the Irish Dental Association as well as organising two major educational conferences nationally each year plus as numerous regional CPD events. The Association also actively advocates for better oral health for the Irish population.

The Irish Dental Association exists to promote the interests of the dental profession and to promote the well-being of our country’s population through the attainment of optimum oral health.

We are a trade union which exists to represent the honour and integrity of the profession. It represents dentists in all dealings and negotiations with government and other relevant bodies, and seeks to maintain just and reasonable terms of employment and proper remuneration for dentists.

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Mission & Values

Our mission is to represent, advocate and educate in supporting sustainable health.
We champion the highest standards of patient care and professional practice, ensuring that dentistry in Ireland remains progressive, ethical and patient-focused.

Through education, research and collaboration, we empower our members to thrive in their profession and contribute meaningfully to the wider healthcare community.
By advocating for sustainable health policies and promoting innovation, we aim to protect and enhance oral health for generations to come.

Our Vision

Our vision is to support and advance the practice of dentistry in Ireland by promoting the highest standards of oral healthcare, professional excellence, and patient wellbeing.

We are committed to fostering innovation, education, and collaboration, ensuring that dentistry continues to thrive as an essential part of the nation’s health.

Membership

There are over 1,800 members of the Irish Dental Association. The Association is governed by a Management Committee. Membership is open to any individual who is currently on the Register of Dentists in Ireland.

Affiliate membership is open to any individual who is not on the Register of Dentists in Ireland and who is not in practice in Ireland but who is a regsitered dentist with the relevant authorty in another jurisdiction.