American Dental Education Association (ADEA)

The American Dental Education Association (ADEA) is the voice of dental education. ADEA members include all 79 U.S. and Canadian dental schools,  more than 800 allied and advanced dental education programs, more than 50 corporations and approximately 15,000 individuals.

Dental education is a broad and varied field that trains people as general dentists, specialists, dental hygienists, dental assistants and dental laboratory technicians. ADEA membership mirrors this diversity. ADEA members determine best practices for dental education and encourage changes in dental education programs and institutions that will benefit everyone. ADEA advocates for public policy issues essential to dental educators and researchers, especially access to dental care, a necessary element to improved oral health.

Since its founding in 1923, ADEA has existed to serve the curious youngster wondering how to become a dentist, the hardworking educator training the dental professionals of the future, and those striving for scientific or public policy improvements in oral health care.