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The American Dental Education Association (ADEA) is a non-profit organization that works to further the education of dental professionals and the advancement of academic dental programs in Canada and the United States. Founded in 1923 as the American Association of Dental Schools, ADEA is based in Washington, D.C. The ADEA membership includes:2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
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The American Dental Education Association (ADEA) is a non-profit organization that works to further the education of dental professionals and the advancement of academic dental programs in Canada and the United States. Founded in 1923 as the American Association of Dental Schools, ADEA is based in Washington, D.C.2
Nancy Goorey became the first female president of ADEA in 1977. In 2006, ADEA instituted open membership, which increased the number of ADEA member institutions.
From Wikipedia’s article on American Dental Education Association, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.3
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