Core Values 

ADEA's core values are:

• Promoting and Improving Excellence in All Aspects of Dental Education. The Association values the development of faculty, staff, and administrators as the key to improving dental education.
• Building Partnerships in Support of and Advocating for the Needs of Dental Education. The Association values partnerships with those who share an interest in improving dental education by ensuring a sufficient flow of resources and favorable policy options.
• Serving the Individual Needs of Members and Institutions. The Association values providing a broad range of services for the benefit of both individuals and institutions.
• Encouraging Communication and Sharing of Information Among the Association's Members. The Association values intelligent, candid, and efficient communication among Association members, individual and institutional.
• Expanding the Diversity of Dental Education. The Association values diversity and believes that those who populate dental education - students, faculty, staff, administrators, and patients - should reflect the diversity of our society.
• Promoting Oral Health. The Association values oral health care as being integral to the general health and well-being of individuals and society.