Vision
To be the leading platform that unites, represents and empowers dental students in Nigeria, advancing excellence in dental education, leadership and oral health advocacy for national and global impact.
NIGERIAN ASSOCIATION OF DENTAL STUDENTS
Where future dentists find their community.
NADS is the umbrella body representing dental students across every accredited dental school in Nigeria — conventions, mentorship, and a network that lasts long after graduation.
Uniting dental students since 1974
ABOUT NADS
About
Founded in 1974, NADS is the umbrella body representing dental students across every accredited dental school in Nigeria.
Read our storyMission
To represent and protect the interests of dental students in Nigeria by promoting academic excellence, leadership development, professional collaboration, research and community oral health advocacy while fostering unity among dental schools.
EXPLORE NADS
A place to connect. Room to grow.
01
Executives
Meet the students leading NADS nationally and at chapter level.
02Events
Conventions, workshops, and outreach all year round.
03Gallery
Moments from conventions, outreach, and chapter life.
04Blog
Ideas, experiences and perspectives from our dental community.
05Member Schools
The dental student associations that make up NADS across Nigeria.
06Articles & Journal
Submit research and editorial work for publication.
UPCOMING EVENTS
What’s happening next.
Stay informed about NADS programmes, gatherings, and opportunities across Nigeria.
The Nexus 2026
The Southwest Regional Convention of the Nigerian Association of Dental Students: four days of learning, connection, innovation and celebration.
THE NADS BLOG
Our voices. Our stories.
Ideas, experiences and perspectives from our dental community.
THE NADS BLOGEvery smile has
Every smile has
a story behind it.
Student life, shared discoveries and the people moving dentistry forward. This is where our community’s stories will live.
Student lifeOral healthCommunity
Get to know NADS LET’S KEEP THE CONVERSATION GOING
Join NADS discussion forum
Join our discussion forum and connect with other dental students in Nigeria. You can ask questions and get response.
OUR NATIONAL COMMUNITY
Member associations forming NADS
Jos University Dental Students Association
Bayero University Dental Students' Association
Benin University Dental Students Association
Delta State University Dental Students Association
Unibadan Association of Dental Students
Lagos State University Dental Students Association
Usman Danfodiyo Dental Students Association
UNIMED Dental Students Association
University of Nigeria Dental Students Association
University of Lagos Dental Students Association
Ahmadu Bello University Dental Students Association
Obafemi Awolowo University Dental Students Association
University of Maiduguri Dental Students Association
Port Harcourt University Dental Students Association