About
APDSA
Asia-Pacific Dental Student Association (APDSA) is the brainchild of the Asia–Pacific Dental Federation (APDF) and it was formed since 1968.
We serve as a platform for the dental students from across the Asia Pacific Region to connect and unite as one.
The first APDSA annual congress in 1969 attracted over 400 students, professors and graduate doctors from more than 13 countries in the region to attend this congress.
APDSA collaborates and organizes a variety of programmes for the Asian Pacific dental students annually.
Each year, the hosting of the congress is rotated among the member countries.
Our Aims
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To promote dental health in Malaysia
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To connect & unite dental students across Malaysia as one while encouraging them to expand their social circle
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To promote closer international connections with dental students across Asia Pacific region
Malaysian Dental Students' Association (MDSA)
Malaysian Dental Students' Association (MDSA) was established in 2013, to unite dental students in Malaysia under one official body. Malaysian Dental Students' Association (MDSA) was also referred to as "THE SOCIETY".
In the past, communication between dental schools has been poor and little was known about other degree programmes across the country. THE SOCIETY is founded by a group of enthusiastic senior dental students and young graduates from a number of local and foreign universities, with several aims in mind: promote networking and communication between dental schools, establish its credibility as the only national organization that represent the interests of dental students among the Malaysian dental community and among potential sponsors.
Malaysian Dental Association
(MDA)
Established on September 2, 1938 as the Malayan Dental Association, which was officially inaugurated in the Dental Clinic, General Hospital Singapore. A Code of Ethics was formulated and adopted in 1961 stressing the responsibilities of dentists of their patients, colleagues and the dental profession. In 1963, the Malayan Dental Association underwent a metamorphosis and became the Malaysian Dental Association. In 1979, the MDA foundation was incorporated.
Objectives of the MDA:
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To promote the art and science of dentistry
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To maintain the honour and interest of the Association
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To foster a feeling of friendship among its members
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To hold periodical meetings for the discussion of scientific subjects and of professional matters
