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AIDA Community
Where Indian-Origin Dentists in Australia Connect, Grow & Lead.
A thriving professional community built to support your journey through mentorship, opportunities, meaningful connections, and career growth.
Our Story
AIDA was born from a shared truth.
That Indian-origin dentists in Australia needed more than representation — we needed connection, opportunity, and support.
This is a community that understands your journey — the cultural nuances, the career hustle, the desire to excel not just clinically but meaningfully.
Whether you’re a graduate or a seasoned clinician, AIDA gives you the platform to belong, grow, and lead.
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Australian Indian Dental Association
A not-for-profit, member-driven association supporting Indian-origin dental students and clinicians across Australia.
Our Purpose
Building a profession that feels like home.
We exist to champion Indian-origin dentists at every career stage — through mentorship, education, advocacy, and a vibrant cultural network that recognises the whole clinician.
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Connect. Learn. Advance.
Supporting Indian-origin dentists across Australia with professional development, mentorship, networking opportunities, and career guidance at every stage of their journey.
Whether you’re a recent graduate, internationally qualified dentist, or experienced clinician, AIDA provides the resources, connections, and support needed to help you grow professionally and thrive within Australia’s dental community.
“Together, we create opportunities that help every dentist succeed.”
— AIDA CouncilStat
650+
Indian-origin dental professionals across Australia.
AIDA Community
Be Part of Australia’s Leading Community of Indian Dentists.
Become part of a vibrant community of Indian-origin dental professionals across Australia. Build meaningful connections, share knowledge, and help shape the future of our profession.
AIDA thrives through the active participation of its members, volunteers, and partners. Whether you’re looking to expand your network, support upcoming dentists, or contribute to the community, there are many ways to get involved.
Leadership
The People Behind AIDA
A volunteer board of practitioners shaping the future of Indian-origin dentistry in Australia.
Dr Ved Berani
President
General dentist and Clinical advisor (BUPA Dental Advisory Panel), ADEC (Aust), BDS (Mum), MBA (Melb), MFGDP (UK), FIADFE (NY)
Dr Anup Shenai
Vice President
B.D.S, F.I.C.O.I, F.C.I.I (USA), PG Dip in Oral Implantology (UJI, Spain), Rochester Dental Clinic (Vic) & Moama Dental Clinic (NSW)
Dr Dipen Shah
Secretary
BDS, MDS (Periodontist), Daintree Family Dental Clinic, Wodonga, Victoria
Dr Raghu Channapati
Treasurer
General Dentist. BDS, ADC, PG Diploma in Oral Implantology, Loma Linda Uni, & ACDP Ooralea Dental Care, Mackay
Dr Ashi Singh
Executive Committee Member
B.D.S, M.F.D.S (RCPSG), Cert Oral Implant (Harvard), Assoc MRACDS, Sydney, NSW
Dr Vandana Budhwar
Executive Committee Member
BDS, Grad Dip Implants (Melb), FPFA — Budhwar Dental Group
Dr Girish Basavaraj
Executive Committee Member
BDS, MDS — Goldcity Dental Centre
Executive Sub Committee
Dr Mohit Gupta
Sub Committee
BDS, ADC, Grad Dip Pros and Dentofacial Aesthetics
Dr Nupur Kataria
Sub Committee
DClinDent (Perio), FRACDS (Perio), Specialist Periodontist. BDS, MDS (Perio), Melbourne Periocare, Melbourne, Victoria
Dr Nimesh Patel
Sub Committee
BDS, MPH (UOW), Grad Dip Ortho, Grad Dip Pros and Dentofacial Aesthetics
Dr Nick Kulkarni
Sub Committee
BDS, Grad Dip Clin Dent (Syd Uni), BDS MDS — Perth, Western Australia
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Let’s build the future of our community — together.
We’d love to hear from you. Reach out for membership, partnership, speaking opportunities, or to simply say hello.
Email
info@theaida.org.au
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7 Daintree Way, Wodonga VIC 3690