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Event Calendar

Upcoming Events

CDE programmes and workshops for members, and free community camps and awareness drives open to the public.

November 2026

Observance Day Open to public

Children's Day Oral Health Carnival

Paediatric check-ups, brushing contests and poster competitions across local branches.

  • All day, statewide
  • Schools across all 14 districts
  • All IDA Kerala Branches
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CDH / Community Open to public

SHIELD School Dental Check-up Drive

Dental examinations, fluoride application and teacher sensitisation under the SHIELD school health initiative.

  • 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Govt. Model School, Thiruvananthapuram
  • IDA Trivandrum Branch
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December 2026

Hands-on Workshop For members 4 KDC Credit Points

Implant Surgery Masterclass on Models

Treatment planning with CBCT, flap design, osteotomy and placement on typodonts under faculty supervision.

  • 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Hotel Joys Palace, Thrissur
  • IDA Thrissur Branch
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CDH / Community Open to public

CANWIN Oral Cancer Screening Drive

Mucosal screening for high-risk groups with referral pathways to regional cancer centres.

  • 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Chinnakada Community Hall, Kollam
  • IDA Kollam Branch
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March 2027

Observance Day Open to public

National Dentist's Day

Public lectures and community engagement by IDA dental surgeons across Kerala.

  • All day, statewide
  • All local branches
  • IDA Kerala State
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Observance Day Open to public

World Oral Health Day

Mass tooth-brushing events, walkathons and free check-up camps across the state.

  • All day, statewide
  • All 14 districts
  • IDA Kerala State
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Newsroom

Latest News

Announcements, programme reports and updates from the State Office and our local branches.

Dental professionals at the state conference Announcement

2 min read

57th Kerala State Dental Conference: delegate registrations open

Members can now register for the 57th KSDC. Early registrants get priority for hands-on workshop seats. Full programme and faculty list are on the official conference website.

Conference details
Audience at a CDE programme Education

3 min read

IDA Kerala organises successful CDE programme in Calicut

Over 300 members attended a day of scientific sessions on endodontic retreatment and digital workflows, earning KDC credit points.

Continuing Dental Education
IDA Kerala office bearers in a meeting Advocacy

2 min read

IDA delegation meets Health Minister to discuss key issues

State office bearers presented the association's recommendations on clinic licensing, school oral-health screening and tobacco control.

About IDA Kerala
School children smiling Community

3 min read

SHIELD school health initiative enters its next phase

Branches will extend dental check-ups, fluoride application and teacher workshops to more government and aided schools this academic year.

School Dental Health
Dentist at work in a clinic Member Welfare

2 min read

IDA HOPE welfare scheme: renewal window now open

Members are reminded to renew their IDA HOPE enrolment to keep benevolence and insurance cover active for the coming year.

Welfare & Benefits
Community dental screening camp Community

3 min read

Monsoon screening camps reach coastal communities

Community Dental Health teams from coastal branches held screening and awareness camps for fishing communities during the monsoon season.

Screening & Camps

Official Communication

Circulars & Downloads

Notices, forms and protocols issued by the State Office for members and branches.

  • Circular Guidelines for State Awards — call for nominations Issued 15 Sep 2026 · PDF
  • Form Pollution Control Board clinic licensing forms Issued 1 Sep 2026 · PDF
  • Protocol Clinic standardisation protocol for members Issued 20 Aug 2026 · PDF
  • Publication Kerala Dental Journal — latest issue Issued 5 Aug 2026 · Journal

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