IDA is dedicated to supporting dental professionals in their practice by enhancing and updating their skills and knowledge.
The association is the nation’s most respected leader in promoting oral health, tobacco cessation and early cancer detection to improve quality of life and eliminate oral health disparities.
IDA’s mission is optimal oral health for all Indian.

IDA endeavours to accomplish its mission of optimal oral health for all by:

- Supporting new scientific innovations to meet the changing needs of society and promoting the well-being of the nation.
- Coordinating and assisting scientific and research-related activities among all sectors of the dental community.
- Promoting the timely transfer of knowledge gained from research to improve public health by educating oral health professionals and policy-makers.
- Preventing oral diseases by promoting oral health through awareness and dissemination of information.
- Conducting Continuing Dental Education (CDE) and professional development programmes to ensure an adequate number of talented, skilled dental care professionals.

Greetings to all fellow professionals,
I wish you all a great new year ahead. I thank everyone for entrusting me with the honour of becoming the President of The Indian Dental Association, West Bengal State Branch. I will sincerely try to justify your trust and faith by disbursing my duties as President of the most vibrant branch of The Indian Dental Association in our country.

I have a young team of committee members, who are very hardworking, innovative, and extremely efficient. In Dr Raju Biswas, I have a dynamic secretary, who, for the past 10 years, has worked tirelessly to take our branch to great heights.

Since the year 1986, the year I graduated from Dr R Ahmed Dental College and Hospital, our profession has undergone a revolutionary change. Expansive progress has taken place in technical and material science. A new revolution is obvious with the arrival and use of AI in dentistry. This creates a demand for constant refreshment and upgradation of knowledge across generations of Dental Surgeons. Our branch holds CDE programs throughout the year—an opportunity for all to upgrade their knowledge and skills. It also provides a platform for young professionals to showcase their acumen and talent by conducting CDE programs.

As professionals, we are obliged to serve society. Our branch works tirelessly, conducting CDH programs round the year. The brigade of selflessly working young professionals, guided and encouraged by seniors, strives to reach all corners of West Bengal with CDH programs. Their efforts are praiseworthy.

The Indian Dental Association has a number of activities for safeguarding the interest of a Dental Surgeon. It is also the representative body of all Dental Surgeons. I urge all, starting from the first year of Dental education, to become members of our profession. We should all actively participate in the programs of our association.

In conclusion, I wish you all a great year ahead.
Long live IDA. Jai Hind.

Prof Dr R D Rekhade

President

We are all ready to welcome the new year. I extend my greetings and good wishes. I wish for prosperity and good health for all in the coming year.

I take this opportunity to thank everyone for having trust on me as secretary, IDA West Bengal State Branch for the last 10 years. I have tried my best to work for the betterment of our fraternity and profession in particular and the community in general.

The year round, the state branch conducts numerous continual education programs. Such programs extend the opportunity for everyone to refresh and update their knowledge. Juniors, who did not have the good fortune to interact with senior teachers, get such an opportunity. These programs provide a platform for budding professionals to share their 'up-to-date’ knowledge with fellow professionals. The 'hands on' courses are eagerly awaited by many. These programs enhance old skills and also newer skills can be incorporated into one's practice.

The Continual Dental Health programs take the dental professionals to the community. Numerous Dental Health Camps are set up every year. These programs try to reach across districts, trying to cover even the remote areas. Basic dental treatment and advice is offered to the community. Senior as well as junior professionals participate in such camps. In certain areas, these camps are much awaited, with a request for conducting them annually. The State Branch makes every effort to satisfy the needs and demands of the community.

This association of ours is like a guardian for all dental professionals. It offers support, advice, help to all professionals. This being the reason, I urge all fellow professionals, yet to register as members of the Indian Dental Association, to kindly do so. Students, from their first year of study, can become members also.

I take this opportunity to inform everyone that an improved and updated web site is now functional.
This portal will offer the following benefits:
1. Submission of articles for the publication in our state journal will be easier
2. Volunteers desiring to participate in CDH programs can express their desire through this website
3. All upcoming events will be displayed here
4. The gallery section will feature the events held earlier.
5. The download section will have the membership renewal form, Constitution of our association
6. The names and the portfolio held by members of the working committee will be displayed.
7. Names of all local branches, their committee members will be available
I request all to actively give suggestions and inputs for the improvement of the website.

In conclusion, I wish all a happy and prosperous year ahead.
Thank you, Jai Hind, long live IDA.

Dr. Raju Biswas

Honorary Secretary