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2025 ADEA Advanced Dental Education Summit

October 16 to 17, 2025 Colorado Springs, CO

ADEA Advanced Dental Education Summit

Sponsored by the ADEA Council of Advanced Education Program (ADEA COAEP)

Save the Date!

Join us in the breathtaking surroundings of Colorado Springs for the 2025 ADEA Advanced Dental Education Summit—a cornerstone event of the ADEA Fall Meetings. Faculty and staff involved in postgraduate dental education at advanced dental education programs are invited to the summit, hosted by ADEA COAEP.

This two-day summit brings together emerging and senior leaders in postgraduate dental education for an immersive experience focused on faculty development, leadership and wellness. Through dynamic keynote presentations, collaborative sessions and peer learning opportunities, participants will engage in shaping a framework of best practices designed to elevate dental education and support success across all levels of academic leadership.

Whether you’re just beginning your leadership journey or you’re a seasoned faculty member seeking renewed strategies and connections, this summit is built for you.

Mark your calendar and stay tuned for registration details. Discounts for registration will be available, courtesy of the ADEA Corporate Council

We look forward to seeing you in Colorado Springs!


Program

Programming content organized by the ADEA Council of Advanced Education Programs Administrative Board:

Chair

Robert Nadeau, D.D.S., M.D.
Clinical Assistant Professor
Director, Graduate Training Program in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
University of Minnesota School of Dentistry

Chair-elect

Shreekrishna Akilesh, D.M.D., M.P.H.
Senior Associate Director, Pediatric Dentistry
NYU Langone Dental Medicine

Secretary

Jacy Stauffer, D.M.D.  
Assistant Professor, Pediatric Dentistry 
Program Director, Advanced Education Program in Pediatric Dentistry
Oregon Health & Science University School of Dentistry

Member-at-Large

Maricelle Abayon, D.M.D., M.S.
Assistant Professor
University of Rochester Medical Center
Eastman Institute for Oral Health

Board Director

Russ Bergman, D.M.D.
Dental Residency Program Director
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center

ADEA Staff Liaison

Yolanda Jones 
ADEA Director, Advanced Dental Education Application Service 
JonesY@adea.org