The International Association for Dental
Research honored Habib Benzian, D.D.S., M.Sc.D.P.H., Ph.D., and Richard
Niederman, D.M.D., with awards for their achievements in global oral health.
Drs. Benzian and Niederman were recognized for their work in research, global
health, policy and advocacy.
2022-23 ADEA Trends in Dental Education Now Available
Each year, ADEA collects data on topics of particular interest to dental school deans, program directors, faculty, students, residents and fellows. The resulting ADEA Trends in Dental Education presents findings on discrete subject areas to help the ADEA membership and related stakeholders better understand the academic dental profession and its role in health and health care.
100 Years of ADEA: Dr. Richard W. Valachovic
Dr. Valachovic’s era of leadership as ADEA President and CEO (from 1997 to 2019) was a time of great expansion and evolution within the organization and dental education. The Association’s name changed from the American Association of Dental Schools to the American Dental Education Association to reflect its growing, diverse membership of dental schools, allied dental education programs and advanced dental education programs. In this Q&A, Dr. Valachovic reflects on the strides ADEA made under his leadership and what he anticipates in the organization’s future.