ADEA will mark its Centennial in 2023 by honoring its past, supporting and celebrating its members today, and committing anew to the future of dental education. Founded in 1923 as the American Association of Dental Schools, ADEA is “The Voice of Dental Education” dedicated to preparing future-ready oral health professionals. With 100 years of excellence in developing better scholars, faculty and leaders in dental education, ADEA is bringing new thinking and innovation to the next century and beyond.
ADEA’s Centennial will kick off in January 2023 with a colorful logo on display on the ADEA website and elsewhere, a press release hailing this milestone and the separate (re)launch of a reinvigorated year-long #IamADEA campaign that places our members front and center as we tell ADEA’s story. ADEA plans to conduct and post interviews with key ADEA figures throughout the year, the Journal of Dental Education will feature special guest editorials to mark the Centennial and an upbeat “testimonial” video highlights members as they talk about what ADEA means to them. Attendees at the 2023 Annual Session & Exhibition will view micro-exhibits panels reflecting ADEA’s rich past. Additionally, ADEA TV will add a dynamic element to the 2023 Annual Session.
ADEA’s recognition of its Centennial will culminate with the Centennial Celebration Reception at the 2023 Annual Session where the organization will honor the awardees and runner ups of the ADEA President Centennial Awards for Oral Health Education, recognizing its past leaders and celebrating ADEA’s history and bright future.