| Philippine Dental Association | |
| Size: | 250px |
| Founding Location: | Escolta, Manila, Philippines |
| Formerly: | National Dental Association Sociedad dental de Filipinas |
| Type: | Professional association |
| Headquarters: | Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines |
The Philippine Dental Association (PDA) is an association of professional dentists in the Philippines. It dates back to 1908 with the establishment of Sociedad dental de Filipinas. After World War II, on August 12, 1945, this organization merged with the National Dental Association (founded in 1924) to form the Philippine Dental Association (PDA). It was inaugurated on September 7, 1945.[1] [2] The first issue of the PDA's official publication, the Journal of the Philippine Dental Association, was published in January 1948. In 1961, Dr. Luz C. Macapanpan was elected as the first female president of the PDA.[3]
The PDA offers and encourages the development and further education of dental professionals as well as provide legal assistance.[4] Its headquarters is located at the Philippine Dental Association Building, Ayala Ave. Makati.[5]
The historical marker entitled Philippine Dental Association was installed in 2008 at the PDA Building. It was installed by the National Historical Institute (NHI).