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;

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

Dear ADAA Members, As the year draws to a close and the festive spirit of December fills the air, I want to take a moment to extend my deepest gratitude and warmest wishes to each of you, the invaluable members of the American Dental Assistants Association. Looking back on the year, we have navigated challenges together and celebrated numerous achievements, all of which were made possible by your unwavering commitment, hard work, and dedication to the field of dental assisting. Your exceptional contributions have not only propelled our profession forward

The ADAA/DANB Scholarship helps dental assistants advance in the profession. Recipients Selected for the 2023 ADAA/DANB Scholarship  The ADAA/DANB Scholarship helps dental assistants advance in the profession.  The ADAA/DANB Scholarship Committee selected five recipients:  Kayla Palyani  Reena Quintanilla, CDA  Gabrielle Sommers, CDA  Ashley Tolle  Kaylee Tronnes  About the recipients  Kayla Palyani, of San Jose, California, is a Registered Dental Assistant who works at a small practice and has experience in pediatric, orthodontic, and aesthetic dentistry. Palyani plans to use the award to complete a temporary crown certification course at the Dental

Dear Members and Prospective Members, We are approaching a time of celebration and giving. As I reflect on the past year, I am thankful for family, friends, and my profession. Dental Assisting has brought many joys, achievements, friendships, and pride in my chosen profession. I think about the new dental assistant just starting their career and remember the excitement I felt. I had guidance from my office and established friendships and mentors through ADAA. We are the mentors to the next generation of dental assistants.  A key focus for us is