Dental assistants are the steady hands and compassionate hearts that keep dentistry moving forward, and I want you to know how deeply you are valued. As we head into Dental Assistants Recognition Week (DARW) during the first week of March, I encourage every office to pause and celebrate the incredible work we do every single day. Be sure to visit the American Dental Assistants Association website to check out DARW merchandise. It’s a great way to show pride in our profession and support the work of the Association. If your

Dear Fellow Dental Assistants, As we step into a new year, many of us are wondering how the holidays flew by so quickly. Before we fully charge ahead, I want to pause and say one very important thing: thank you. Thank you for the early mornings, the long days, the never-ending infection control protocols, and the patients who say, “I hate the dentist,” while holding your hand like it’s a lifeline. Thank you for being the calm presence, the educator, the advocate, and sometimes the therapist in scrubs. Dental assistants

Greetings, colleagues, friends, and members of the dental community. On this day, I come before you as the 101st president of the American Dental Assistants Association. Now, some might say 101 is just a number — but I see it as something more. In numerology, 101 symbolizes new beginnings, progress and the courage to step boldly into the future. And that’s exactly what this moment feels like: a new chapter for ADAA, for our profession, and for each of us who call ourselves dental assistants. So yes — 101 may

As my term as ADAA President comes to a close on October 18, I want to express my deepest gratitude for the opportunity to serve you, our members, over the past year. It has been an honor to lead ADAA, a truly remarkable organization. The advancements we’ve achieved would not have been possible without the dedication and talent of our board members, council members, management staff, and the many members who stepped up when asked and placed their trust in our shared future. The development of a solid strategic plan

Autumn is a season of change: cooler weather, vibrant colors, and new beginnings. Last month we shared ADAA’s updated mission, vision, and strategic pillars. Now it’s time to bring those ideas to life. Education We’re launching specialized learning bundles, covering topics such as radiology, infection control, clinical skills, and many more featuring some of our highest-rated courses. These bundles will help members and non-members sharpen skills while driving engagement and revenue.   Advocacy Our legislative advocates program is gaining momentum to ensure dental assistants’ voices are heard by key policymakers