The Sri Lanka Dental Association is the national and the parent body of the dental profession in Sri Lanka. Since its formulation on 06th December, 1932, the SLDA has been contributing immensely to the development of the profession as well as the welfare of the public of Sri Lanka.
I am privileged to write this message as the 86th president of Sri Lanka Dental Association which is the main academic body for all Dental Practitioners in the country.
There are many academic bodies related to different Dental specialities but SLDA is unique that its roll encompasses all the specialities, General Dental practice and Dentistry related to Armed forces.
It also promotes and encourage the Research activities among all the members and it Journal is open to all the members to publish their researches.
During this year we will have lot of activities related to continuing education on the membership. We have initiated Clinical Discussion Forum where the membership can come up their case to discuss with panel of expertise. Regional sessions are to be organised in every province stating from North/East from October.
We are having a huge task ahead this year, for the preparation of APDC 2020 and to organise World Oral Health Day in March 2019.We have already done the ground work for those events during the FDI conference and APDC council meeting held in Argentina on September this year.
I am confident that I can get the support from all members of the Association and I assure my unconditional commitment to the betterment of the Sri Lanka Dental Association.
Dr. Gamini Navaratne
President,
Sri Lanka Dental Association