American Dental Assistants Association

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ADAA members, when was the last time you updated your profile?
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Take 2 minutes today to make sure your information is current so you don’t miss out.

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Strengthen your infection control knowledge with ADAA’s upcoming webinar, The Why Behind Infection Control: A Practical Guide for Dental Assistants.

Learn practical strategies to support compliance, improve documentation practices, and better understand the reasoning behind key infection control protocols in dental settings.

Date & Time: May 21, 2026 | 7:00–8:00 PM ET
Speaker: Monica Padilla, CDIPC
Pricing: Free for members | $25 for nonmembers

A recording will be available after the session with CE offered.

Register here: https://bit.ly/4cNPIib

Thank you to everyone who helped make Dental Assistants Recognition Week 2026 a success.

A special thank you to our sponsors, Kerr, Ultradent, and Young Innovations, for their generous support in helping us celebrate and recognize the vital contributions of dental assistants to patient care and the profession.

Join ADAA on May 21 for The Why Behind Infection Control: A Practical Guide for Dental Assistants.

This webinar goes beyond checklists to explore the reasoning behind key infection control protocols, including sterilization, waterline management, and documentation. Gain practical insights to strengthen compliance and support high-quality patient care in your practice.

🗓 May 21, 2026 | 7:00–8:00 PM ET
Speaker: Monica Padilla, CDIPC
Free for members | $25 for nonmembers

A recording will be available after the session with CE offered.

Register here: https://bit.ly/4cNPIib

Our new member portal is now live.‎

All users will need to reset their password to access their account in the upgraded system. ‎Once logged in, please take a moment to review and update your profile and preferences.‎

Access the new portal: ‎https://members.adaausa.org/account/login.aspx?

Join us in recognizing Dental Hygienist Appreciation Week (April 12–18).‎
We appreciate the important role dental hygienists play in supporting patient care and ‎strengthening the dental team.‎

On World Health Day, we celebrate the vital role dental assistants play in advancing oral and overall health.

At ADAA, we’re proud to support and advance the careers of dental assistants through education, advocacy, and connection while helping improve the quality of patient care.

Learn more about ADAA’s mission: https://bit.ly/4siGmiM

The deadline is approaching to recognize outstanding dental assisting students through the ADAA Student Awards.

These awards honor students who demonstrate clinical excellence, leadership, and a commitment to advancing the profession.

Submit your nomination by April 12 at 12:00 p.m. CT.

https://bit.ly/3MWoyrv

Dental Assistant Recognition Week celebrations are happening everywhere!

The faculty, staff, and students at Coleman College for Health Sciences came together to celebrate the impact of dental assistants. Faculty and staff were honored with desserts, fruit, and cheese at a gathering hosted by the college president, vice president, and dean. Students were also celebrated with a fajita lunch as they continue their journey toward becoming dental assistants.

Thank you for celebrating and recognizing the incredible work of dental assistants! 🦷