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Dental Hygiene / Dental Assistant: Associations & Organizations

this guide will help dental students with research and information on dental procedures, techniques, and skills.

State Associations & Organizations

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the premier professional organization of dentists in the state committed to improving oral health in Georgia and continuously promoting the highest standards of dentistry through education, advocacy, and professionalism.

 

The Board carries out its responsibility for protecting the public health in the practice of dentistry by regulating and enforcing the standards of practice.

Associations & Organizations

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Stay informed on noteworthy trends and today’s best practices for dental professionals. Enhance patient care with innovative approaches to navigating topical issues like oral hygiene during Covid-19, prevention, and more.

 

founded in 1945, is the membership organization representing the discipline of Oral Medicine. Our membership provides care to thousands of our nation’s youth and adults whose underlying medical condition affects oral health and the delivery of dental care.

AAID Credentialed Dentists

the first professional organization in the world dedicated to implant dentistry.

 

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publishes lists of resources and research related to dental hygiene. If you go to the "Research" and "Practice" sections, you will find links to the national standards for dental professionals, information about different drugs, information about oral diseases and conditions, links to additional training opportunities, and practice news published by national institutions.

Associations & Organizations

ADHA - American Dental Hygienists Association

American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA)

Founded in 1923, it is the largest national organization representing the professional interests of the more than 226,000 registered dental hygienists (RDHs) across the country.

 

Dental Assisting National Board, Inc. Measuring Dental Assisting Excellence

The Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) was founded in 1980 and is the national certification board for dental assistants. 

 

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Global body committed to oral health, representing more than one million dentists worldwide.

 

Advancing the nation's oral health through research and innovation |  National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research

Division of NIH dedicated to advancing oral health through research and innovation.

 

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Professional resources, support, and career guidance for AGD members and new dentists.

American Academy of Periodontology

Professional organization for periodontists. Provides education options and career support.

 

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The American Board of Pediatric Dentistry verifies that a pediatric dentist has successfully completed both an advanced educational program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation and a voluntary examination process.

 

The American Association of Dental Boards is a national association that encourages the highest standards of dental education by promoting higher and uniform standards of qualification for dental practitioners

 

American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry

American Academy of Periodontology

American Association of Periodontology

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Associations & Organizations

American Dental Association

The American Dental Association (ADA) exists to power the profession of dentistry and to assist our members in advancing the overall oral health of their patients

 

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The American Student Dental Association is a national student-run organization that protects and advances the rights, interests and welfare of dental students.

 

The American Dental Education Association (ADEA) is The Voice of Dental Education. Our mission is to lead institutions and individuals in the dental education community to address contemporary issues influencing education, research and the delivery of oral health care for the overall health and safety of the public.

 

American Association of Orthodontists

Information on orthodontic procedures and treatment options. 

 

American Association of Endodontists

A global resource for knowledge, research and education for the profession, members and the public.

 

The American Dental Assistants Association

 the largest group representing professional dental assistants.

American Board of General Dentistry

Elevates the standards and advance the science and arts of General Dentistry by encouraging its study and improving its practice.

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Center for Disease Control - Division of Oral Health

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ADA Center for Evidence Based Dentistry

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Center for Evidence Based Dentistry