The Nepal Dental Association (NDA) represents dental surgeons in Nepal and serves as a central organization for their welfare. Established to uplift the dental fraternity, the NDA focuses on organizing continuing dental education for professional development through national and international speakers.
NDA collaborates with government bodies to create opportunities for further education and government jobs. Additionally, the NDA advocates with private sector colleges and hospitals for new positions, standard salaries, and dental courses with affordable tuition fees. The association also conducts dental awareness programs through camps and media and fights for the genuine rights of its members.
Operated as a non-profit organization, the NDA is led by nine elected executive members who serve for a two-year term. The executive committee includes:
- President
- Vice President
- General Secretary
- Joint Secretary
- Treasurer
- Four executive members
The President of the NDA also holds a committee position in the Nepal Medical Council, governing policies for medical and dental professionals in Nepal. Recently, the NDA has initiated decentralization by establishing branches to facilitate the smooth operation of dental programs nationwide. Currently, Sixteen branches provide essential services in their respective regions.