About the ADTA
Our Mission & Vision
To ensure that all Americans have access to high-quality oral health care.
About Us
The American Dental Therapy Association (ADTA) is the national professional association for dental therapists in the United States.
The ADTA exists to support dental therapists, advance the profession, and ensure dental therapy remains a strong, evidence-based solution to improving oral health access nationwide. Dental therapists in the United States may provide clinical care under a federally authorized/tribally led certification, tribal license or state license. State dental laws are passed by legislatures, enforced by dental boards, and influenced through advocacy by professional associations.
Our Values
- Accessibility
- Collaboration
- Compassion
- Diversity
- Equity
- Inclusion
- Innovation
- Justice
- Respect
- Teamwork
