Member Benefits
Join ADEA
Being a member of ADEA means being a part of a vibrant dental and allied dental education community, and includes benefits such as:
- Access to exclusive updates, reports and data,
- Networking and collaboration opportunities at events and online,
- Federal advocacy efforts on behalf of dental educators,
- Discounts on ADEA events and resources,
- Professional and leadership development programs,
- Scholarship and award opportunities,
- Guidance on access, diversity and inclusion,
- Centralized application services.
Applying to Dental School?
Membership in ADEA is NOT a prerequisite for admission to dental school. However, once you matriculate at a dental school, you will qualify for a free ADEA membership.
In the meantime, visit ADEA GoDental to learn more about the application process.
About ADEA: The American Dental Education Association (ADEA) is The Voice of Dental Education. Our mission is to lead and support the health professions community in preparing future-ready oral health professionals. Our members include all 87 U.S. and Canadian dental schools, more than 800 allied and advanced dental education programs, more than 50 corporations and approximately 15,000 individuals. Our activities encompass a wide range of research, advocacy, faculty development, meetings and communications, including the esteemed Journal of Dental Education®, as well as the dental school application services ADEA AADSAS®, ADEA PASS®, ADEA DHCAS® and ADEA CAAPID®.