About
APDSA
The Asia Pacific Dental Students Association (APDSA) is an organization established in 1968 in Japan under the initiative of the Asia–Pacific Dental Federation (APDF/APRO FDI), with its first Annual Congress held in 1969. Since then, it has grown into a dynamic platform representing dental schools from 18 member countries across the Asia Pacific region. APDSA’s vision is to promote dental health, advance dental science, foster regional and international cooperation, as well as to protect the interests of dental students.
To achieve this, APDSA organizes flagship events such as the Annual Congress, where hundreds of dental students from the Asia Pacific region gather for academic sessions, competitions, and cultural exchange; the Mid-Year Meeting, which serves as a forum for progress review and planning; the Lend-A-Hand Project, a community outreach initiative designed to extend the dental and health awareness to underserved populations.
In addition to events, APDSA strives to maintain the continuity in academic and cultural exchange by publishing newsletters and journals, meanwhile allowing knowledge, experiences and updates to be shared widely across its network. The association also collaborates with multiple student organizations and federations, broadens its influence and creates greater opportunities for international connections.
With its growing membership, continued partnerships, unwavering commitment to service and professional development, APDSA stands as a unifying force for dental students across the Asia Pacific in shaping the future of dentistry through cooperation, innovation, and shared passion.
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
