The IAAGDS is an Irish academy of dentists who have completed graduate specialist dental programs in North America

The group is composed of dentists who specialise in Oral surgery, Orthodontics, Periodontics, Prosthodontics, Endodontics, Paedodontics, Implant Dentistry and the Management of Orofacial Pain and Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction.

The philosophy of the group involves:

1) To promote high standards in dentistry.
2) To advise the profession of technological advances within the profession.
3) To encourage research in dentistry.
4) To support Irish students who were interested in training in the United States and North America.