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Uganda Dental Association
Uganda Dental Association
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Uganda Dental Association
The Officially recognized council of dental surgeons in Uganda
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UDA partners with other Oral Health providers to tackle the Oral-Health disease burden
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UDA conducts outreaches to educate masses about Oral Health
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The Uganda Dental Association is the officially registered council of Dental surgeons in Uganda and aims to link Government and the public to the Dental Profession. The UDA is a registered non-governmental organization that brings together all the qualified dentists, retired or practicing in Uganda.

Our Mission

The Association seeks to make available to the public, in a structured manner, researched and internationally acceptable dental services and education.

Our Vision

To have a legacy that reflects and promotes dentistry values.

Our Core Objectives

  • To promote advancement of the science and art of dentistry and the promotion of exchange of ideas amongst dentists in Uganda and the world at large.
  • To ensure the rights and privileges of the members are enjoyed by all and to act as an advocate in the regulation of the dental profession in Uganda while ensuring the expectations of the public are accordingly met.
  • To promote and provide continuing Dental Education among Dentist Surgeons in Uganda.

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MY TEETH WERE WHITE AND NOW ARE YELLOW

There are a number of reasons why your teeth may begin to turn yellow; the aging process is one of them. As you begin to get older, your tooth enamel will begin to wear away, revealing the dentin within the...
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WHY DO I BLEED ON BRUSHING MY TEETH?

The traces of blood on brushing are not from the teeth but from the gums which are one of the structures in the mouth that support teeth; others being bone, ligaments. Bleeding gums is a common and mild form of gum disease, and...
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DRY MOUTH (XEROSTOMIA)

Dry Mouth, also known as Xerostomia refers to a condition in which the salivary glands inyour mouth don't make enough saliva to keep your mouth wet.Your salivary glands are responsible for saliva production and they include 3 major sets ofglands...
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BRUXISM (Teeth Grinding)

Bruxism is a condition in which you grind or clench your teeth. In Luganda, it is known as“okumeketa amannyo”. If you have bruxism, you may unconsciously clench your teethwhen you're awake or even in your sleep.Bruxism varies in degree and...
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GUM DISEASE IN THE SETTING OF DIABETES

‘The Vicious Cycle’ Gum disease begins when there is accumulation of microorganisms including bacteria around your teeth forming  plaque. This plaque irritates your gums and starts off inflammation (gingivitis) which manifests with reddening, swelling and sometimes bleeding of the gums...
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TAKING GOOD CARE OF YOUR MOUTH.

A good oral hygiene is not as hard as people may think. Caring for your teeth is not just a matter of choosing a fluoride toothpaste or non-fluoride toothpaste to use but rather constant life behavior check. Here we shall...
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Before you extract your child’s teeth.

'After all, they are milk teeth, others will grow'. Is a phrase dentists hear a lot.Many parents are quite comfortable extracting sick milk teeth even when it isn't yet time for them to shed.Here are a few points to consider...
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Dental Care Outreach to Kitalya Mini Max Prison.

The UDA carried out a successful outreach to Kitalya Mini Max Prison on the 26th Of October 2021. This is the commencement of our 60 years of dentistry- anniversary celebration. We were pleased to reach out to this community of ...
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DO I REALLY NEED A DENTAL CHECK-UP?

We have all had the saying that prevention is better than cure; yet very few of us actuallyput that saying in practice.One of the ways of preventing oral diseases is by having a regular dental check-up. This isdone routinely every...
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Signs You Need a Tooth Filling.

A tooth filling is a dental restoration that involves removing decay andrepairing the affected tooth .If the damage is severe enough, you mayneed a root canal and a cap but that is a different procedure. Toothfillings help dentists repair cavities,...
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How painful is root canal treatment?

A patient will experience little to no pain because the dentist will use local anesthesia to numb the tooth and gums. This keeps you comfortable during the procedure. A root canal procedure sounds scary, but it is typically not a...
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WHEN YOUR BREATH SMELLS AS BAD AS YOUR SOCKS!

Bad breath is one of the commonest dental conditions. Almost every one, at some point in their lives will suffer from some kind of bad breath. Bad breath can be thought of as either a normal type, an abnormal type,...
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WHY DO I HAVE CROOKED TEETH?

Everyone loves a beautiful smile. Unfortunately, teeth often appear crooked, affecting one’s appearance and self-confidence. Teeth become crooked usually because they don’t have enough space in the mouth. This could be due to; A small jaw size.Too many teeth in...
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SALIVARY GLAND STONES!

If you are getting sudden pain inside your mouth when meal times reach or have a lump under your tongue that is very painful; then you may have an obstruction in the “pipe” running from the salivary gland to the...
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MOUTH; MIRROR OF THE BODY

The mouth is a reflection of what is taking place inside your body. Most of the times we forget this or better still we are ignorant about this. So many illnesses taking place inside your body can be seen in...
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SHOULD I BE KEEN ON THE TOOTHBRUSH I USE?

The answer is yes! You should. It is important to brush a minimum of twice a day with fluoridated toothpaste and a good toothbrush. You may be wondering what a good toothbrush really is. Here’s what it is. QUALITIES OF...
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WHY DO I NEED A GOOD TOOTHPASTE?

Why do I need a good toothpaste? I understand how disappointing and frustrating it can be when you think you are doing everything right i.e. brushing well, avoiding confectionaries name it but you still feel your oral health is not...
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NEVER FORGET THE TONGUE!

Wow you should be asking what about the tongue? It will really be shocking if one said they didn’t know the tongue. The tongue is a muscular organ found in the mouth along with the teeth, gums, tonsils, name it...
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TOOTHPICKS: THE GUM NIGHTMARE!

Toothpicks have been around for centuries. They are commonly made out of wood and a few from plastic. You’ll find them well placed at the table of your local favorite restaurant, in the supermarket, the neighborhood shop, everywhere. It’s common...
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DID YOU KNOW THAT JUICE CAN WEAR DOWN YOUR TEETH?

FACT: LEMONADE IS MORE ACIDIC THAN COCACOLA. Our teeth can be worn down by acidic drinks. This kind of tooth wear is called dental erosion. These acids can come from within the body (intrinsic) and from outside the body (extrinsic)....
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