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

As we close out the summer months and start considering lower temperatures, shorter days, and a return to school for many, the ADAA Board continues to plan for the future. On July 30 and July 31, the Board participated in a strategic planning session. This was a much-needed session to consider the current environment and how ADAA can build a future organization that supports dental assistants today. To that end, I am pleased to announce our new mission and vision and our four areas of strategic focus over the next