SADA represents the vast majority of active dentists in the private and public sectors in South Africa. The Association is regarded as the voice of dentistry in Southern Africa and is the most relied on body regarding all aspects of dental practice in the region. The main business of the Association is to promote the interests and serve the needs of its Members in order to promote optimal oral health care for all South Africans. The Association subscribes to the World Health Organization definition of Health as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. The Association believes that Health is a basic Human Right which should be available to all people irrespective of gender, race, colour, political belief, religion or socio-economic status. The Association supports all efforts to promote optimal health, including oral health.