Application Services
ADEA offers applicants to dental, allied and advanced dental education programs a straight-forward and convenient process of applying to their chosen dental schools or programs via our four centralized application services.
ADEA AADSAS
ADEA Associated American Dental Schools Application Service
Apply to traditional D.D.S. or D.M.D. programs
ADEA CAAPID
ADEA Centralized Application for Advanced Placement for Internal Dentists
Apply to advanced standing programs for internationally educated dentists
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ADEA DHCAS
ADEA PASS
ADEA Postdoctoral Application Support Service
Apply to advanced dental education programs
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ADEA Statement on Proposed FY26 HHS Funding Levels
ADEA has been meeting with Members of Congress on our funding priorities. Full Article>>
ADEA’s Support for Community Water Fluoridation
American Dental Education Association strongly opposes any changes to the recommended optimal fluoride level. Full Article >>
ADEA’s Commitment to Higher Education Excellence
ADEA stands ready to collaborate with our colleagues in higher education, Congress, and the Administration to achieve goals for advancing oral health. Full Article >>
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Dr. Shirley LewisClinical Associate Professor, Texas A&M University College of Dentistry | April 2025
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ADEA's mission is to lead and support the health professions community in preparing future-ready oral health professionals