Embargoes are being broken… Association of Dental Students of North Cyprus has become a full member of IADS
Date Added: 03 May 2018, 09:20
Last Updated Date:20 November 2020, 11:05

Founded by the initiative of Near East University Faculty of Dentistry, the North Cyprus Dental Students Association has become a full member of the International Dental Federation (IADS), representing the interests of more than 200,000 dental students worldwide.

According to the info released by the Directorate of Press & Public Relations Office of Near East University, Association of Dental Students of North Cyprus had joined in the International Association of Dental Students (IADS) as a full member. It was stated that IADS was affiliated with the FDI World Dental Federation that serves as the principal representative body for dental profession worldwide.

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Northern Cyprus Dental Students Association (NCADS) is a student-driven nongovernmental organization that serves as the representative body of dental students across Northern Cyprus. Since its establishment, NCADS has realized significant accomplishments on professional platform. On 25 March, 2013, NCADS first took active role as the dental student association of FDI in the annual meeting of FDI (Federation Dentaire Internationale) that held in Istanbul. Then, NCADS, as a local member of IADS attended the IADS annual meetings, which took place along with the FDI World Dental congresses held in various cities. In 2017, NCADS attended the 64th IADS Meeting held alongside the FDI World Dental Congress in Madrid. This year, on 12-18 March, NCADS hosted the 64th IADS MYM (Middle Year Meeting) in Northern Cyprus. Upon the completion of the congress, the membership of Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus was raised from a local membership to full membership by unanimous vote.

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Underlining that they attached great importance on student-oriented activities, Near East University Vice Rector Professor Tamer Şanlıdağ stated that they provided unlimited support to student clubs functioning in an active manner. He also highlighted that the status of "full membership" was a proud success for Near East University and our country.

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