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Uganda Dental Association
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 @ 60 YEARS
The biggest gathering in history with more than 250 Dental surgeons
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Second right, Guest of Honor, DR. Juliet Nabbanja, Asst. Commissioner Oral Health with other honored guests
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Honored guests, mentors and pioneers of dentistry in Uganda at the historical gathering
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The Award ceremony to Pioneer Dental surgeons and individuals whose service impacted big in the dental world
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The Anniversary Dinner
The UDA EXECUTIVE witnessing history being made
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Welcome

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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