112th NDA Convention

July 10 – 13, 2025

Sheraton Kansas City Hotel
at Crown Center

WE'RE COMING HOME!

As of July 1, our updated mailing address will be:
3517 16th St NW
Washington, DC 20010

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).

Building Healthy Communities

While Black dentists make up less than 4% of all dentists in the U.S.,
they contribute significantly to the overall health and development
of a large portion of the population. A healthy NDA benefits us all
by addressing the needs of people of color and their communities,
and helping them live longer, healthier, more productive lives.

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2025 Inaugural Gala

Join us in Sacramento, CA November 6-8 for our annual transition weekend

Career Opportunities

Clinical or Tenure-Track Faculty – Oral Pathology, Radiology & Medicine

The University of Iowa's College of Dentistry is seeking a full-time Clinical or Tenure-Track Faculty member in the Department of Oral Pathology, Radiology, and Medicine. Primary responsibilities: Clinical and didactic teaching at the predoctoral and graduate student...

Assistant or Associate Professor tenure-track/tenure – Section of Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology & Orofacial Pain

Assistant or Associate Professor tenure-track/tenure - Section of Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology & Orofacial Pain University of California, Los Angeles Requisition Number: JPF10323 The Section of Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, and Orofacial Pain at the University...

Assistant/Associate Professor-Health Sciences Clinical Track – Interdisciplinary Group Practice Director

Assistant/Associate Professor-Health Sciences Clinical Track - Interdisciplinary Group Practice Director University of California Los Angeles Requisition Number: JPF09910 The University of California Los Angeles School of Dentistry invites qualified applications for a...

Assistant Dean for Clinical Affairs – Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, Clinical Professor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor

Assistant Dean for Clinical Affairs - Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, Clinical Professor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor Position Number: 001951 Vacancy Open to: All Candidates Department: AAH SODM GDD Management...

Clinical or Tenure-track Faculty – OPRM

The University of Iowa’s College of Dentistry is searching for a full-time clinical or tenure-track faculty member in the Department of Oral Pathology, Radiology & Medicine. Major responsibilities include: • Active participation in the departmental faculty...

Why Join NDA?

Value

NDA Members enjoy discounts on products and services designed for the busy professional.

Learning

NDA offers Continuing Education (CE) credits from courses led by the nation's top experts.

Community

NDA represents  an international network of more than 7,000 minority dentists.

“A Healthy NDA Builds Healthy Careers”

The National Dental Association provides education, support and programs for Black Dentists through every stage of their professional life.

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

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...

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