Corporate Partners Resources
Resources Now Available for ADEA Corporate Members
Information and tools to help you engage effectively with ADEA.
ADEA Value Proposition for Corporate Members
The American Dental Education Association (ADEA) represents more than 65 corporate alliances and partnerships as a core part of its work to prepare future-ready oral health professionals.
ADEA is the sole national organization representing academic oral health. Through this commitment, ADEA invests in resources and services for its member communities, providing exceptional value while addressing its mission: to lead and support the health professions community in preparing future-ready oral health professionals.
ADEA Corporate Council
Mission
Our collaboration with ADEA’s academic dental institutions supports and advances the work of students, faculty and researchers while contributing to improved patient care and health outcomes.
We believe meaningful collaboration between academia and industry strengthens teaching and learning, drives innovation and advances research. Through strategic partnerships, leadership, and industry resources, we help support the continued advancement of dental education and the profession.
Key Responsibilities
- Builds connections between Corporate Members and the broader ADEA community.
- Identifies opportunities to support programs and initiatives of importance to dental education.
- Keeps members informed about relevant ADEA activities and priorities.
- Provides industry perspective on projects, studies and initiatives.
- Represents Corporate Member interests within ADEA governance.
Your Voice in ADEA Governance
Corporate Members have a voice in ADEA governance through representation on the ADEA Board of Directors and in the ADEA House of Delegates.
- The ADEA Corporate Council Administrative Board represents the interests of Council members.
- The ADEA Corporate Council Board Director represents the Corporate Council on the ADEA Board of Directors.
- The ADEA Corporate Council Administrative Board represents all Corporate Council members in the ADEA House of Delegates.
The ADEA Corporate Council Who’s Who and Resource Index is a directory of over 65 ADEA Corporate Members who comprise the ADEA Corporate Council. The publication serves as a valuable reference for academic leaders, faculty, administrators, students, and corporate partners seeking to connect with organizations that are committed to advancing oral health education and the dental profession.
The directory includes:
- Descriptions of ADEA's Corporate Members.
- Contact information for Corporate Member representatives.
- Links to additional resources for most of the listed corporations.
- ADEA Bylaws (PDF)
Relevant Sections:- Chapter I: The House of Delegates
- Chapter VII: Councils
- ADEA Corporate Council
Engage Where It Matters
Connect around topics and priorities that matter most to your organization through meetings, educational programs, networking, thought leadership, and other engagement experiences.
From the ADEA Annual Session & Exhibition to Corporate Council meetings and virtual programs, there are multiple ways to get involved throughout the year.
Meetings
ADEA Board of Directors and Joint Council Administrative Board Meeting
January | Administrative Board Members
ADEA Annual Session & Exhibition
March | Corporate Members
Deans' Conference
November | Corporate Members
Corporate Council Virtual Meetings
Year-round | As scheduled via Zoom
Other Ways to Engage
- ADEA Sections and Special Interest Groups (SIGs)
- ADEA Meetings and Events
- eLearn
- Sponsorship Opportunities
Stay Informed
Stay informed about emerging trends, challenges, opportunities, and priorities influencing dental education.
ADEA Publications
Questions
For questions regarding Corporate Membership, please contact Jennifer Phillips at PhillipsJ@adea.org.

