Welcome to IDA Member Oral Health Card
Child Oral Health Card crystallizes the Indian Dental Association's (IDA) aim for
optimal health of the future generation. This initiative helps ensure optimal oral
health and makes oral health care more accessible and affordable.
60-80% children in India suffer from caries.
About 30% children suffer from malaligned teeth and jaws.
One basic myth is that the milk teeth are not important.
Nearly 50% Indians do not use a toothbrush.
50% people do not use a toothbrush and toothpaste for cleaning teeth.
Only 2% of the population annually visits a dentist for check-up.