https://www.ada.org/about
Together with our 161,000 members, the ADA exists to power the profession of dentistry and to advance the overall oral health of their patients.
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https://www.ada.org/education/testing/exams/admission-test-for-dental-hygiene-atdh
Find out how to apply for, prepare for, take, and receive scores for the Admission Test for Dental Hygiene (ATDH).
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https://www.ada.org/jobs-at-the-ada
At the ADA, our staff is committed to contributing their knowledge, experience and expertise to support the dental professional and the people it serves.
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https://adanews.ada.org/ada-news/2023/october/ada-science-research-institute-to-combine-with-forsyth-institute
The ADA and the Forsyth Institute announced Oct. 26 the formation of the ADA Forsyth Institute.
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https://engage.ada.org/p/pb/cdt-2026-current-dental-terminology-book-and-app-2328?tags=134&utm_source=hubspot&utm_medium=portfolio&utm_campaign=cdt2026
CDT 2026: Features 31 new codes, 14 revisions, and covers saliva testing, prosthetics, implant maintenance, photobiomodulation, anesthesia, and more....
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https://adanews.ada.org/ada-news/2026/february/ada-offers-scholarships-for-teaching-and-leadership-training-program/
Several full-tuition scholarships are available for the Academy for Advancing Leadership's Institute for Teaching and Learning.
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https://adanews.ada.org/ada-news/2026/january/past-american-academy-of-periodontology-president-dies-at-87/
Myron “Ron” Nevins, D.D.S., a past president of the American Academy of Periodontology, died Dec. 24, 2025, at the age of 87.
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https://www.ada.org/ada-member-app
Connect with ADA members through chat, explore career paths in dentistry, access the Dental Sound Bites podcast and more in the ADA Member App.
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https://engage.ada.org/courses/541/view?utm_source=se_ce_adaorg&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=hubonlinepromos
Join us for a comprehensive 6-hour course designed to empower dental professionals in providing safe, effective, and compassionate care for neurodiverse...
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https://www.ada.org/resources/careers/licensure/dental-licensure-by-state-map
See a state’s dental licensure requirements and CE options with the interactive licensure map. Visit the state board's website for the most recent details.
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https://engage.ada.org/courses/612/view?utm_source=se_ce_adaorg&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=hubonlinepromos
Learn how to improve your patient intake and assessment process to better identify medical, psychological and anesthesia risks, leading to safer, more...
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https://www.ada.org/resources/research/dental-experience-and-research-exchange
ADA’s Dental Experience and Research Exchange (DERE) puts the expertise of the dentist community at your fingertips through shared clinical experiences. The...
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https://www.ada.org/publications/jada
Since 1913, The Journal of the American Dental Association has been the nation's premier dental journal and leading source on dentistry and dental science.
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https://www.ada.org/resources/practice/dental-insurance
Navigate dental insurance issues and questions with support from the ADA, from claim filing guidance to administrative efficiency tips and contract analyzation.
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https://www.ada.org/education/continuing-education
The ADA provides cutting-edge, unique continuing education courses (CE courses) that help help dentists improve care, grow their practices, meet licensure...
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https://adanews.ada.org/ada-news/2025/december/deleted-cdt-codes-you-should-know-for-2026/
CDT 2026 boasts 60 code changes, including six deletions.
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https://www.ada.org/publications/new-dentist-news
The ADA New Dentist News is a member resource for new dentists and dental students offering in-depth stories, news and insights.
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https://www.ada.org/publications/dental-sound-bites
Dental Sound Bites is an ADA podcast created for dentists, by dentists. Join our hosts for discussions on dentistry’s daily wins and sticky situations.
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https://www.ada.org/education/testing/exams/dental-admission-test-dat
Learn about the Dental Admission Test including how and when to apply, and discover studies and reports detailing additional information about the DAT scores.
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https://www.ada.org/publications/cdt
The purpose of the CDT Code is to achieve uniformity, consistency and specificity in accurately reporting dental treatment. One use of the CDT Code is to...
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https://www.ada.org/resources/careers/career-planning
Get expert step-by-step support when looking for a job, expanding your practice, hiring a new associate, or buying a dental practice of your own.
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https://www.ada.org/resources/students
You’re focused on requirements, exams and clinics – the ADA is focused on you. Take advantage of ADA resources, pertinent info, and fun networking events.
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https://www.ada.org/education/manage-your-dentpin
Your Dental Personal Identifier Number (DENTPIN) is the key to your dental education. Search, retrieve and manage your DENTPIN here.
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https://www.ada.org/resources/practice
An expertly curated collection of tools, resources and information for dentists to help you grow and manage a successful dental practice.
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https://www.ada.org/resources/research/dental-quality-alliance
The Dental Quality Alliance DQA was established by the American Dental Association to develop performance measures for oral health care.
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https://adanews.ada.org/ada-news/2024/march/ada-forsyth-institute-to-relocate-in-january-2025
The ADA Forsyth Institute will relocate to Somerville, Massachusetts, bringing its research facilities together in one location.
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https://adanews.ada.org/ada-news/2025/november/my-view-a-wake-up-call-from-the-future-for-dentists/
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https://www.ada.org/publications/ada-store-products/managing-your-practice
ADA publications that deliver expert advice for building and maintaining a successful dental practice.
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https://www.ada.org/join-the-ada/
The benefits of joining the American Dental Association include a suite of exclusive resources and discounts to help face today’s challenges. Join the ADA...
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https://www.ada.org/resources/commissions
There are four commissions within the ADA that serve the public and the profession: CCEPR, CODA, JCNDE and NCRDSCB.
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