Objectives of Association

1. To promote the advancement of dental education and research in all institutions.
2. To encourage and facilitate cooperative effort and achievement by, and mutual helpfulness among, dental educators in this region.
3. To stimulate the production, exchange and dissemination of ideas and information among dental educators, educators of other health care professions, and educators in the community of higher education.
4. To study and investigate the educational aspects concerned with providing and maintaining optimal oral health care for the public.
5. To communicate with the public, other health professions and the community of higher education to improve their understanding of the importance of oral health care in relation to the general health and well-being of individuals and society.
6. To establish and maintain liaison with governmental and other appropriate agencies that may further the development, support and improvement of dental education research and service.
7. To advise and provide consultants and consultation services regarding dental education programs.

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