The Indian Dental Association (IDA) aims at optimal public oral healthcare. Standards, guidelines, practice support and policies are a step in that direction.
Acceptable level of quality or attainment. Quantifiable Low Level Mandatory Controls.
Advice on how to act in a given situation. Recommended but Non Mandatory Control.
A series of detailed steps to accomplish an end. Step by step instructions for implementation.
Recommended High Level Statement protecting patient oral health care.
Rules for fair and consistent treatment and ensure compliance
Guideline is simply to give an overview of how to perform a task.
Practice support tells us step by step what to do while standard is the lowest level control that can not be changed. These contain certain tool kits to assist dental professionals maintain and enhance their practice by:
Policy is a high level statement uniform across for dental practitioners. All these ensures that the high standards of dental practice are maintained for optimal oral health care for all.
