AIFF, IASD-IDA sign three-year MoU to strengthen oral healthcare for footballersThe AIFF and IASD-IDA have signed a three-year MoU to integrate structured oral healthcare into Indian football through preventive care, education and referral support. The partnership aims to integrate structured oral healthcare into the football ecosystem through preventive care, education, and referral support. We look forward to working together to establish a structured and sustainable oral healthcare programme for our academies, national teams and other football initiatives.” Dr Ashok Dhoble, Honorary Secretary General, Indian Dental Association, said, “This collaboration reflects IDA’s commitment to taking preventive oral healthcare beyond the clinic and into the sporting environment. By bringing professional expertise, education and referral networks closer to athletes, we can strengthen safety, early intervention and long-term oral health across Indian football.”