Philippine Association of Hospital Dentists
Established in 1963, the association was founded by a group of dentists, coming from the government and private hospitals. Since then it was duly recognized as an affiliate society of the Philippine Dental Association.
Philippine Association of Hospital Dentists is a scientific organization composed full pledged dentists, practicing in the Philippines, former hospital dentists for 5 years and retired hospital dentists. Its mission and vision goes along with the ideals of the PDA, that is, to bind the ties among the government and private hospital dentist and provide means for professional growth and advancement with the latest trends in dentistry, including those relative to the performance of their tasks as effective and efficient hospital dentists; and to key or promote unity and camaraderie among hospital dentists.
At present, the association has more than 60 members with its presidents and officers elected every 2 years and regularly conducts it own annual quarterly seminar.