“We invite the Canadian dental community to join us on our reconciliation journey as we move forward in a good way.”

Dr. Sheri McKinstry & Mrs. Natasha Newman
IDAC Co-Founders 2021

  • IDAC is committed to providing an inclusive, positive and respectful community for Indigenous oral health professionals, students and community members. We invite the Canadian dental community to join us on our reconciliation journey as we move forward in a good way.

  • Improving Indigenous oral health in Canada with the support of Indigenous and non-Indigenous oral health providers, while respecting traditional ways of knowing.

  • IDAC’s core values are established through Indigenous ways of knowing, and include the values of the Seven Teachings: Respect; Courage; Humility; Wisdom; Honesty; Truth; and Love.