AADA Mission Statement

To advance the careers of dental assistants and to promote the dental the dental assisting profession in matters of education, legislation, credentialing and professional activities which enhance the delivery of quality dental health care to the public

The American Dental Associates Association

The American Dental Associates Association is the oldest, largest group representing dental assistants.

35 East Wacker Drive, Suite 1730. Chicago, IL 60601

WHAT DENTAL ASSISTANTS DO. The Dental Assistant works in behalf of the patient as well as the dentist in helping to assure a high level of professional excellence in oral health care delivery. Helping this health care professional to do a better job is the goal of the American Dental Assistants Association (ADAA).

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"The foundation is committed to enhancing the profession of dental assisting, promoting education and research relevant to the industry, and complementing the efforts of the American Dental Assistants Association."

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American Dental Assistants Association Foundation
The future of your career is in your hands. Committed to continuing excellence, the American Dental Assistants Association Foundation is dedicated to ...

Education - meeting the changing technologies and developments of the profession
Research - providing industry research to gain a greater understanding of the profession
Scholarship Programs - supporting educational opportunities for tomorrow's dental assistant

Who is the Dental Assistant?
The dental assistant works chairside with the dentist, also in the business office and in the dental laboratory. Their duties include:

Instrument and operatory infection control
Prepare instrument trays
Instruct patients on proper oral hygiene and post-treatment care
Maintain practice records and supplies
Process X-rays and schedule appointments
The business assistant works with office appointments, insurance and practice administration. Professional opportunities also exist in insurance, education and sales.

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