 Overview
As an ADA member, a dentist is part of a
professional association whose mission is
a commitment to the public's oral health,
ethics, science and professional advancement;
leading a unified profession through initiatives
in advocacy, education, research and the
development of standards. Each ADA member
dentist agrees to adhere to high ethical
standards of conduct. These standards are
embodied in the ADA
Principles of Ethics and Code of Professional
Conduct.
Why
Choose an ADA Member Dentist?
The ADA helps members keep current
with the latest information affecting
dentistry to provide the best-possible
patient care. Seven out of ten dentists
are members of the ADA. Representing the
overwhelming majority of dentists,
the ADA can be an effective advocate
for patients and the profession. This
includes the ability to deal with the insurance industry and the government
on issues that affect patients.
Your
Relationship with Your Dentist
The relationship between you
and your dentist is a shared
responsibility.
Dental
Specialties
- Dental
Specialty Definitions
Find definitions of titles used
to refer to dentists and types
of dentistry practiced such as
DDS, DMD, Endodontics, Periodontics,
and more.
- Dental
Specialty Directories
Locate contact
information for national dental specialty
organizations such as the American
Board of Endodontics.
Dental
Terms
- Glossary
of Dental Terms
Find definitions of words and
terminology that may be used by
your dental professional or found
on insurance forms.
Insurance
Ethical
Standards of
ADA Member Dentists
Here
are some topics found in the ADA
Principles of Ethics and Code
of Professional Conduct
that may be of interest to you
as a consumer.
Please note: The ADA does not provide specific answers
to individual questions about fees, dental problems, conditions, diagnoses,
treatments or proposed treatments, or requests for research. Information about
dental referrals, complaints and a variety of dental procedures may
be found here. You can also refer to our Frequently
Asked Questions page for answers to common questions.
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