ADAA July President’s Letter
Hello, July! Here’s to sunshine, celebrations, and fresh opportunities ahead. ADAA has some exciting events coming your way.
Mark your calendar for the ADAA Connection Zone Meeting on July 15, 2025, at 7:00 PM CST, titled “Advocacy for Dental Assistants: The Magic of Connection with Purpose.” You can join us here.
ADAA April President’s Letter
April Greetings to Our Valued ADAA Members and Dental Assistants! As we recognize Oral Cancer Awareness Month, we take this opportunity to acknowledge the vital role dental assistants play in promoting early detection and patient education. Your contributions have a lasting impact on the health and well-being of those you serve. Read more!
Nominations Open for 2025 ADAA Student Awards
Recognizing outstanding dental assisting students in leadership, professionalism, and clinical excellence.
Nomination Period: March 1 – April 13, 2025 (12:00 p.m. CDT)
Submit nominations electronically via the ADAA Awards Nomination Forms below. For questions, please contact info@adaausa.org.
Celebrate DARW 2025: “Superheroes Behind the Smiles”
From March 2 to March 8, 2025, we celebrate Dental Assistants Recognition Week™ (DARW) and honor the superheroes behind the smiles! Dental assistants are the heart of every dental team, providing expert care, comfort, and support to patients. This year’s theme, “Superheroes Behind the Smiles,” recognizes their dedication and the vital role they play in oral healthcare.
Visit the ADAA DARW page for downloadable graphics and resources to help spread the word. Let’s make DARW 2025 unforgettable for our dental superheroes!
Congratulations, Dental Assistants! This is your week!
This week, we celebrate you! In 1977, Dental Assistants Recognition Week was created by our professional home, the American Dental Assistants Association (ADAA). Now, 47 years later, we continue to celebrate you with this special week. Dental Assistants play a vital role in dental offices and wear many hats. They assist the Dentist, order supplies, answer the phone, are responsible for infection control, manage the office, work in the dental lab, assist in orthodontic offices, work in both clinical and business settings of a dental office and outreach programs, work
Celebrate DARW with Us: Enjoy 30% Off Your Moxie Order!
In celebration of Dental Assistant Recognition Week #DARW 2024, we are thrilled to announce an exclusive partnership with Moxie, offering all ADAA members a 30% discount on your Moxie orders! Moxie is proud to be the first and only brand inspired and designed by nurses, offering super soft scrubs that redefine medical apparel for today’s healthcare professionals. Our scrubs are high-quality, stylish, and tailored to fit all body types. To take advantage of this offer, simply visit the Moxie page for ADAA members below, enter your email address, and you will
Special Discount for Early Career and Professional Members
During Dental Assistants Recognition Week (DARW), we are thrilled to offer a 25% discount on membership for early-career dental assistants and professionals in the field. Use code ‘DARW24‘ to enjoy this discount and receive ADAA benefits all year long! Make ADAA your professional home and gain access to our One-stop Career Resource Center and ADAA’s official Graduation Achievement Badge for your LinkedIn profile. This offer is exclusive to Professional and New Professional Year 1 member categories who are new to ADAA. Join the vibrant ADAA community. Don’t wait, seize this opportunity to advance your
A letter from Mark Nartatez – ADAA Membership Council Member
Dear Esteemed Members and Renewing Members of the American Dental Assistants Association, I hope this message finds you in good health and high spirits. Today, I am overwhelmed with gratitude as I extend my heartfelt appreciation to each and every one of you. Your unwavering support and dedication to the American Dental Assistants Association (ADAA) have been the foundation of our success, and it is with great joy that we celebrate you – our lifeline, our champions of smiles. In the world of dentistry, we are more than just professionals;
Letter From Leadership: Lisa Childers Hernandez
Dear Members, We are excited to begin our lead-up to the 100th Anniversary of ADAA. In the next nine months, we are planning events and improvements to advance the organization. The Membership and Education Councils, along with our staff team, have been diligently working on various projects, including: Membership contest – categories for Student, Educator, and Professional. Student Taskforce – to guide student members in transitioning into their careers. Building and improving our continuing education programs. Launching a new website and database for streamlined service to members. We are still