 Professional Organizations
Professional organizations and associations provide a wide range of
resources for planning and navigating a career in dentistry.
These groups can play a key role in your development and
keep you abreast of what is happening in your industry. Associations
promote the interests of their members and provide a network of contacts
that can help you find jobs and move your career forward. They can offer a
variety of services including job referral services, continuing education
courses, insurance, travel benefits, periodicals, and meeting and
conference opportunities. A broader
list of professional associations is also available by
clicking here.
 American
Dental Association
The American Dental Association began in 1859, and
with over 153,000 members is the largest and oldest national dental
association.
American
Dental Education Association
The American Dental
Education Association is the leading national organization for dental
education. Its members include all U.S. and Canadian dental
schools, advanced dental education programs, hospital dental education
programs, allied dental education programs, corporations, faculty, and
students.
American
Dental Hygienists' Association
The American Dental
Hygienists' Association is the largest professional organization
representing the interests of dental hygienists. Its members enjoy
professional support and educational programs. The association's mission
is to advance the art and science of dental hygiene, and to promote the
highest standards of education and practice in the profession.
Student
American Dental Hygienists' Association
Student Member of the American Dental Hygienists' Association, or SADHA,
is a category of membership within the American Dental Hygienists'
Association.
Note: Some resources in this section are provided by the US Department
of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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