Who We Are?
The ADAA is a professional organization for dental assistants, celebrating its 100th year in 2024. The ADAA stands as the oldest and largest professional association devoted to the dental assisting profession, embodying a rich legacy of commitment to membership and education. Guided by the innovative leadership of the Board of Directors, ADAA is embarking on a transformative journey of revitalization.
With a new mission, vision and strategic plan, ADAA is dedicated to enhancing continuing education initiatives and nurturing a dynamic environment of collaboration and communication. The Board’s vision illuminates a pathway to transform the ADAA into a flourishing, united community, reigniting the spirit of innovation and paving the way for a brilliant future in the dental assisting profession.
~President Erin Hendricks, RDA
Latest News
2026 SkillsUSA National Winners
The SkillsUSA National winners in Dental Assisting who competed in Atlanta June 1-June 5: High School Division: Gold-Carly Hoffman, Lancaster County Career & Tech Center, Willow Street, PA Silver-Ashley Santos, Greater Lawrence
ADAA June 2026 President Letter
Dear Fellow Dental Assistants, As summer arrives and our calendars begin filling with vacations, family gatherings, pool days, and beach trips, I want to take a moment to talk about
Upcoming Events
ADAA Webinar (Presented in Spanish) El porqué detrás del Control de Infección: Una Guía Práctica para Asistentes Dentales
Please Note: This webinar is features the SAME content and presented by the SAME presenter as the Webinar 071: The Why Behind Infection Control: A Practical Guide for Dental Assistants” […]
ADAA Webinar: Are We Really Working as a Team? Skills for Promoting a Positive Environment
Presented by: Dr. Carolyn Breen, CDA, RDA, RDH Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM ET Continuing Education: 1.5 CE Pricing: Free for members | $25 for nonmembers AGD Subject Code: […]
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