International Association of Dental Student (IADS)

Last updated: 13 May 2025

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The International Association of Dental Students (IADS) is an organization with the vision of bringing dental students from all around the world together to foster relationships and exchange knowledge, whether in the fields of clinical skills, research, or other areas such as leadership skills. IADS also promotes cultural exchange between countries. One of the key goals of IADS is to develop high-quality dental professionals who are globally competent.

IADS has structured its organization through various responsible areas, such as the IADS Exchange Program, International Dental Research Program (IDRP), IADS Volunteer Program, and many others. You can stay updated on IADS activities via their Facebook page or Instagram.

All activities are open for continuous application, and Thai dental students who are members of the Thai Dental Students Association (สนทท.) can apply to participate in various activities.
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ทพญ. สุธินี คหาปนะ

Official Delegate of Thailand of International Association of Dental Students (IADS) 2020/2021

President of International Affairs of Dental Students Association of Thailand (DSAT) 2020/2021

I would like to share my experience of participating in the IADS Exchange Program at the University of Istanbul, Turkey, from August 17-21, 2023, for one week. The program was organized by the Turkish Dental Students International Committee (Türk Dişhekimleri Birliği Öğrenci Kolı).

The IADS Exchange Program occurs throughout the year, and you can follow updates on exchange opportunities via their Instagram, Facebook page, or the website https://exchange.iads-web.org/home.

This website serves as the official exchange portal for IADS, where you can find information about applications, document submissions, and other details.

Participating in such an exchange activity was a great learning experience. I got to explore the teaching system within the faculty, practice hands-on skills, and, most importantly, connect with students from various countries. The adventure with friends was both fun and challenging, with many unexpected events. However, these experiences helped me develop better interpersonal skills. If you have the opportunity, I highly recommend joining such programs. Youll have great stories to share when you return!

Every day after the activities at the faculty, there were social events, which included sightseeing around Istanbul. This picture was taken by the riverside in Eminonu, on the European side. In addition to making international friends, I also met students from Turkey, including those from the University of Istanbul and other universities like Ankara.

This is an observation of cases in the Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, where I had the opportunity to observe residents performing various procedures. It was a valuable experience to see the hands-on approach and techniques used in real clinical settings.

There were hands-on sessions and various lectures. This particular one is a hands-on session where we practiced flap surgery and suturing on chicken legs. It was a great way to get a feel for the techniques in a controlled and practical setting.