The South African Dental Association (SADA) is the peak national body for the dental profession in South Africa representing the large majority of active registered dentists, both in the public and private sectors in South Africa. It is a non-profit professional association with a voluntary membership organization represented by a total of 11 branches, one in every province of the Republic of South Africa, with Gauteng and Eastern Cape provinces having two branches each. The Association represents the interests of both the oral health profession and its members in South Africa and membership is open to industry professionals from dental students to retired dentists.
The association is committed and engaged in processes relating to setting industry standards and formulating policies. Below are links to the latest Press Statements released by SADA in the interests of the oral health profession.
