Education

How can you enhance your own education and career?

Attending events, participating in professional development opportunities and earning distinction are all essential ingredients for success. ADEA members are able to take advantage of opportunities for growth that keep their career moving forward.

As a community, ADEA members make it their mission to stay up to date on the latest research, teaching methods and trends in practice, all while building a stronger professional network with others.  

Educational Meetings

ADEA hosts a number of robust events throughout the year for deans, faculty and students in dental and allied dental education. Attendees have the opportunity to attend seminars, conduct presentations, participate in panel discussions and network with colleagues. Meetings are held in thriving cities throughout the US and Canada, culminating in the ADEA Annual Session & Exhibition in the spring.

See Upcoming Events  for information on dates, registration, travel and accommodations, as well as contact information for each meeting.

Professional Development

ADEA offers the best continuing education programming to help you keep to date in the ever-evolving field of dental education. Whether you’re looking to expand your teaching skills, enhance your leadership abilities or learn about the latest research, ADEA has a program or resources that will help you meet your professional goals.

ADEA’s unique online resources, such as ADEA eLearnMedEdPORTAL and the  Journal of Dental Education, are conveniently available at your fingertips.

Be sure to check out ADEA’s new micro-credentials to earn recognition for your dental education career growth!

ADEA Scholarships, Awards and Fellowships

ADEA recognizes achievement and distinction among its members through an awards program. Among the awards offered in conjunction with ADEA's corporate partners are student scholarships, awards for educators and funding opportunities for various fellowships.

Each fall, ADEA opens award nominations. Self-nominations from individual members are accepted for many. Awards range from $1,500 scholarships to $15,000 in support of leadership development education. 

Read more about awards  for details on eligibility, submission guidelines and important dates.