The American Dental Association’s governance structure will be evaluated by an outside firm in 2026. In October, the 2025 ADA House of Delegates adopted Resolution
This chart details how the reserve expenditures were spent between March 2022 and March 2025. See the footnote at the bottom of the article for
Editor’s note: ADA President Brett Kessler, D.D.S., and President-elect Richard Rosato, D.M.D., emailed all members on May 12 with an update on the state of
ADA members interested in running for ADA speaker can visit ADA.org to find the information necessary to file for candidacy. The deadline for filing is June
Betsy Shapiro, D.D.S., J.D., is one of seven children and hails from Amboy, Illinois. Dr. Shapiro When serendipity extends a hand, Elizabeth “Betsy” Shapiro, D.D.S.,
Innovation. Research. Collaboration. A brighter future. The words are simple, but the effort is complex. Dental leaders who are part of a collaborative think tank
The ADA announced Feb. 8 that Raymond A. Cohlmia, D.D.S., has resigned from his position as the Association’s executive director, effective immediately. Dr. Cohlmia has
Former ADA Vice President Vincent U. Rapini Jr., D.D.S., died Jan. 18 at the age of 71. Dr. Rapini was vice president from 2019 to
Former ADA Vice President Brian Edward Scott, D.D.S., died Nov. 28 at the age of 75. Dr. Scott served as vice president from 2012-14 and
Dr. Lemmo The ADA has moved from strategic planning to strategic forecasting, taking a page from some of the most successful companies today — Apple,
Tamara S. Berg, D.D.S., a dentist from Yukon, Oklahoma, was voted ADA second vice president by the House of Delegates Oct. 22 in New Orleans.
Brett Kessler, D.D.S., of Denver was installed Oct. 22 as the 161st president of the American Dental Association. Dr. Kessler and the new and returning
