Experience the privileges and extraordinary value of IDA Membership. Only IDA offers its members access to a range of professional, social, well-being and leisure facilities.
IDA offers its members a range of privileges, services, offers and benefits, and the chance to become involved in a variety of member interest groups, events and activities. IDA members enjoy access to:
- Personalized Membership Kit.
- ID card & Publications of the Association.
- Access to online journals & newsletters.
- Free practice management App with job portal for new graduates
- Complimentary IDA Times for Professionals.
- Entry to workshops in recent advances.
- Entry to CDE s,Conferences of the Association@ discounted rates.
- Attend the meetings,exhibitions,sports & cultural events, AGM EOGM of branch & State.
- Eligible to join the welfare schemes of IDA such as:
HOPE (Life & Professional coverage),
HOPE MEDI (Medical Insurance for self & family)
HOPE ASSURE (Enhanced Professional coverage).
- Personalized Banking Services.
- Protects the rights and interests of the members and to foster friendship, co-operation amongst members of the fraternity.
- Guidance in all Government related matters pertaining to Dentistry.
- Complimentary Student Digest for Students.
- Discount on IDA Publications.
- Participation in IDA-Colgate OHM Activity, School Programme.
- Discounts on IDA catalogue - Patient Education Collaterals.
- Continuing Dental Education. (CDE)
- Scholarship for Students.
- Employment Bureau.
- Recognition Program – PROFILE OF THE MONTH & PROFILE OF THE YEAR for professionals and student membership.
- Internship Opportunities.
- Support for Starting New Practice.
Financial Benefits
- Professional Indemnity Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Travel Insurance
- Motor Insurance
Hotel Benefits
- Heavy Discount for IDA members at Clarks Hotel.
Dental Events / Trade
- One stop solution for all dental products
- Networking
Scientific Programs
- Credit points
- Certifications
- Discounted Fees
Health Initiative Activity
- Participation in National Oral Health Program (NOHP)
- Corporate and School dental checkups
- TII/OCF/CDC/EDC/Healing smile
Science & Education
- Continuing Dental Education Programmes
- Educational Training Centre (ETC) – Lectures & Hands-on Course
- Fellowship Programmes – Clinical Research, Forensic Odontology, Evidence-based Dentistry, Sports Dentistry, Practice Management and Marketing, Laser in Dentistry.
- Knowledge Center – Webinars
- Online Education – CE Online
- Learning Capsule
- Group Discussions
- Forums
- Seminars
- IDA accreditation and credit points