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Why Join NDA?
“A Healthy NDA Builds Healthy Careers”

From Student to Professional
Graduating from Dental School or in Residency? Connect with your peers for support, or seasoned NDA members to learn from their experience.

New Professional
Completing residency or new to the profession? NDA provides Continuing Education (CE) credits and career advice including financial management through our partners.

Professional Growth & Practice Development
Looking to expand your practice, or prepare for retirement? NDA can connect you with other African American dentists and resources you can trust for business advice or expansion of skills.

Giving Back
Looking for opportunities to teach, train young dentists, or provide services to the community? NDA can connect you to ways you can use your expertise for the betterment of all.
NDA Statement on Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
The National Dental Association (NDA), founded in 1913, has served the marginalized and oppressed since its inception. As an organization comprised of a racial minority population within the dental profession who have frequently faced discrimination and bigotry, we stand in solidarity with all other populations that have historically suffered similar indignities and recognize that a broad diversity of experience, perspective and identity across race, gender, sexual orientation is essential to establishing an equitable healthcare system and a just society.
The NDA’s position on Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) is aligned with its longstanding advocacy for the underserved and its continuing struggle for health equity. We promote justice in the dental profession, in healthcare generally and in the public square. The NDA encourages diversity by providing a safe and welcoming environment for our members, our staff, and our partners without regard to race, ethnicity, gender, or sexual orientation. The NDA advocates for the expansion of access to healthcare for all people. The NDA is a JEDI organization that continues to advance its historic mission to provide high quality oral healthcare to the communities we serve.
Careers
Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor of Community Dentistry and Behavioral Science, St. Petersburg
Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor of Community Dentistry and Behavioral Science, St. Petersburg Job No: 534437 Work Type: Non-Tenure-Track Faculty Location: Pinellas Categories: Dentistry Department: 34060300 - DN-ST. PETERSBURG Job Description Classification...

80-100% Clinical-track Faculty, Clinic Administration
The University of Iowa’s College of Dentistry is searching for an 80-100% clinical-track faculty member in Clinic Administration. Primary responsibilities include: didactic/clinical instruction of pre-doctoral students in the Admissions Clinic, including management of...

General Practice Director, Faculty Position
Summary Description University of Maryland, Baltimore, School of Dentistry invites applicants for a full-time clinical faculty position in the Department of Comprehensive Dentistry. Energetic applicants with a positive attitude towards teaching and a desire to develop...
Continuing Education
Healthier Nation Presentations
Hartnett - OHNEP: The Nursing Voice for Interprofessional Oral Health Education Practice Dillenberg - Equity Without Proximity Angelone - Dental Therapy-Expanding Access to Dental Care through Workforce Innovations Williams - Inter-professional Patient Care-The Rx...
News & Blog
Statement from the National Dental Association on Comments Regarding Community Water Fluoridation
The National Dental Association (NDA) strongly opposes recent comments made by Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo regarding community water fluoridation (CWF). “Community water fluoridation is one of the most effective, equitable, and evidence-based tools we have...
Marcus Ware, J.D. Appointed Executive Director of the National Dental Association
Bowie, MD – The National Dental Association (NDA) Board of Trustees is proud to announce the appointment of Marcus Ware, J.D., a non-profit leader who has served as interim Executive Director for the last four months, as the next leader of the 112-year-old...
Dr. LaTedra Collins Elected NDA Vice President
With an extensive history of leadership in the National Dental Association, Dr. LaTedra Collins has been confirmed by the Board of Trustees to serve as Vice President for 2025. As Vice President, she will lead alongside NDA President Dr. Cheryle Baptiste on the...