Indian Dental Association was founded in 1946 by Dr. Rafiuddin Ahmed, also known as the 'Father of Dentistry' in India.

He serves two terms as the President of the association while actively handling prime duties and responsibilities.

[citation needed] The Association's official publication is the Journal of the Indian Dental Association, along with other publications like Clinical Dentistry, IDA Times, Oral Health, Product Profile, Dental Events, and Student Digest.

The association is the voice of dental professionals that advocates 'optimal health for all' before the government and for policymakers.

[3] The association represents Indian dentistry, defending sound science and fair dealings on behalf of patients and the profession.