List of dental organizations in the United States
List of Dental Organizations in the United States
The List of Dental Organizations in the United States refers to a comprehensive compilation of professional bodies, associations, and societies that are involved in the field of dentistry in the United States. These organizations play a crucial role in the advancement of dental science, education, and practice.
American Dental Association (ADA)
The American Dental Association (pronounced: əˈmɛrɪkən ˈdɛntəl əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən), often abbreviated as ADA, is the largest and oldest national dental association in the United States. It was founded in 1859 and currently represents more than 163,000 dentists.
Academy of General Dentistry (AGD)
The Academy of General Dentistry (pronounced: əˈkædəmi ɒv ˈdʒɛnərəl ˈdɛntɪstri), also known as AGD, is a professional association in the United States dedicated to representing the interests and serving the needs of general dentists.
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD)
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (pronounced: əˈmɛrɪkən əˈkædəmi ɒv piːdiːˈætrɪk ˈdɛntɪstri), abbreviated as AAPD, is the recognized authority on children’s oral health in the United States.
American Association of Orthodontists (AAO)
The American Association of Orthodontists (pronounced: əˈmɛrɪkən əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən ɒv ˌɔːrθəˈdɒntɪsts), known as AAO, is a professional association in the United States that represents orthodontists.
American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS)
The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (pronounced: əˈmɛrɪkən əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən ɒv ˈɔːrəl ænd ˌmæksɪˈloʊfəsiːəl ˈsɜːrdʒənz), abbreviated as AAOMS, is a professional organization representing more than 9,000 oral and maxillofacial surgeons in the United States.
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