American Dental Education Association

The American Dental Education Association (ADEA) is the primary national organization representing academic dentistry in the United States and Canada. Its membership includes all accredited U.S. and Canadian dental schools, more than 800 allied and advanced dental education programs, and over 20,000 individual students, faculty, and administrators. ADEA provides essential centralized application services for dental programs and advocates for public policy that supports dental education and oral health research. The association is dedicated to professional development, leadership, and the advancement of dental education to improve the public's oral health.