10th Rhode Island Mission of Mercy Free Dental Clinic!

On October 5 & 6, 2024, the Rhode Island Oral Health Foundation (RIOHF) will conduct its 10th Rhode Island Mission of Mercy (RIMOM) Free Dental Clinic at the Providence Community Health Centers (PCHC) in Providence RI.
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Welcome to the Rhode Island Dental Association

The Rhode Island Dental Association (RIDA) is a professional organization of Rhode Island dentists dedicated to the service of the public and advancement of the profession through education, advocacy, and member services. We serve as our members' main source of information on oral health in Rhode Island. RIDA members have access to local, state and federal political advocacy, Continuing Education, marketing services and more.

The RIDA is also an invaluable resource for the general public. Whether you are looking for a dentist close to you, want to learn the latest on oral health or have questions about oral health, the Rhode Island Dental Association is here to help you.

Members of the RIDA have made a special commitment to uphold the ethical code, practice standards and mission of the RIDA: to improve the dental health of the public and to promote the art and science of dentistry.

Beyond the office: The storied history of dentistry

May 30, 2024
Dental museum offers programing, exhibits

Want to know a place where you can learn more about the past, present and future of dentistry?

Replete with an abundance of exhibits and artifacts, the Dr. Samuel D. Harris National Museum of Dentistry in Baltimore, Maryland, offers just that. The longtime Smithsonian affiliate boasts an object collection of more than 40,000 dental instruments, personal oral care items and artwork and has been recognized by Congress as the official museum of the dental profession. Read the full article.