The Finnish Dental Association monitors the professional, economic and social interests of its members. The Association operates as a link between dentists working in various professional fields and aims to encourage professional cohesion.

The Dental Association has approximately 6,400 members. Roughly half of dentists work in health centres and the other half in the private sector. In addition, dentists are employed by universities, the Finnish Student Health Services and the Finnish Defence Forces.

The Dental Association promotes treatment of oral and dental diseases in Finland and sponsors oral health care. The Association pursues sound oral health care and availability of high-quality services across the country.

Strategic objectives of the Dental Association