Sri Lanka Dental Association Explained

The Sri Lanka Dental Association (SLDA) is the national professional association for dental practitioners in Sri Lanka.^[1] Established in 1932, it is one of the oldest dental associations in the country.^[2] The SLDA claims to be dedicated to promoting oral health, advancing dental education and practice, and advocating for dental professionals in Sri Lanka.

History and Purpose

The Sri Lanka Dental Association (SLDA) was founded in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on December 6, 1932,^[3] by a group of dental professionals led by Dr. E. R. Amarasekara. Its initial objective was to establish a platform for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and promoting high standards in dental care. The association supports professional development by facilitating continuing education and training for dental practitioners. Additionally, the SLDA has advocates for the enhancement of oral health policies and standards in Sri Lanka.^[4] The organization is also engaged in public health initiatives, promoting oral health awareness and preventive dental care practices across the country.^{[5] [4] [6] [7] [8]}

Governance Structure

The SLDA is governed by an elected Executive Committee comprising dental professionals from various specialties. It operates through several subcommittees focusing on specific areas like education, research, ethics, and public relations.^{[9] [10]}

Publications

The SLDA publishes a peer-reviewed journal, the Sri Lanka Dental Journal, which serves as a platform for dental research and scholarly articles. This journal is recognized within the Sri Lankan dental community.^{[11] [12] [13] [14]}

Affiliations

The SLDA maintains affiliations with international dental associations and organizations to foster global collaboration and knowledge exchange in the field of dentistry, including the FDI World Dental Federation and the Commonwealth Dental Association.^{[1] [15]}

References

1. Web site: Sri Lanka Dental Association FDI . 2024-04-20 . www.fdiworlddental.org.
2. Web site: nish@thedigitalforce.com . Nish de silva . The SLDA – Home – Sri Lanka Dental Association . 2024-04-20 . en-US.
3. Web site: nish@thedigitalforce.com . Nish de silva . History of SLDA – Sri Lanka Dental Association . 2024-04-20 . en-US.
4. Web site: Sri Lanka Dental Association and Unilever partner to restore focus on oral health Daily FT . 2024-04-20 . www.ft.lk . English.
5. Web site: nish@thedigitalforce.com . Nish de silva . Mission & Vision – Sri Lanka Dental Association . 2024-04-20 . en-US.
6. Web site: Clogard renews ties with Sri Lanka Dental Association for 17th consecutive year . 2024-04-20 . www.dailymirror.lk . English.
7. Web site: Unilever's Signal joins hands with Sri Lanka Dental Association Daily FT . 2024-04-20 . www.ft.lk . English.
8. Web site: SLDA marks 89 years amidst pandemic challenges . 2024-04-20 . Print Edition - The Sunday Times, Sri Lanka.
9. Web site: nish@thedigitalforce.com . Nish de silva . Governance : 2021-2022 – Sri Lanka Dental Association . 2024-04-20 . en-US.
10. 2009-10-01 . Commonwealth Dental Association elects new President at triennial meeting . British Dental Journal . en . 207 . 8 . 351 . 10.1038/sj.bdj.2009.924 . 1476-5373.
11. Web site: 2022-03-17 . Sri Lanka Dental Journal - Sri Lanka Dental Association . 2024-04-20 . en-US.
12. Web site: SRI LANKA DENTAL JOURNAL . 1391-0728 . 2024-04-20 . journalseeker.researchbib.com.
13. Web site: ISSN 2950-6662 (Online) Sri lanka dental journal The ISSN Portal . 2024-04-20 . portal.issn.org.
14. Web site: Sri Lanka Dental Journal ERA Journal UniversityRankings.com.au . 2024-04-20 . www.universityrankings.com.au.
15. Web site: Association . Common Wealth Dental . Common Wealth Dental Association . 2024-04-20 . www.comdental.org.