ADA Launches ADA Credit Union, in Collaboration with BCU, to Advance Member Financial Well-being

CHICAGO, October 22, 2025 — The American Dental Association (ADA) is proud to announce the launch of ADA Credit Union (ADACU), created in collaboration with BCU, a member-owned, award-winning credit union. Forming ADA Credit Union as an exclusive benefit for ADA member dentists, their teams, dental students, ADA staff, and their extended families underscores the ADA’s commitment to member well-being and long-term financial success.

ADACU offers a range of client services, including checking and savings accounts, CDs, auto loans, and free one-on-one financial coaching, expanding the suite of financial products and services available to ADA members.

Additionally, to support dental students and early-career dentists, ADACU is proud to introduce the DentaFlex Personal Line of Credit—a flexible financial solution tailored to the unique needs of third and fourth year dental students, and those enrolled in a residency program. This bridge loan offers interest-only payments, helping to ease the financial burden of expenses including board exams, residency program applications, or living expenses during a critical transition period.

ADA President Dr. Brett Kessler noted, “Collaborating with BCU for ADA Credit Union answers a longstanding call from member dentists for the ADA to offer this type of resource, while providing a fitting synergy: just as the ADA belongs to its members, so does their credit union.”

Mike Valentine, BCU President and CEO added, “We’re honored that the ADA selected BCU to form this collaboration. For decades, we’ve worked with reputable organizations to deliver exceptional value through our member-owned, not-for-profit model. That history—and our commitment to reinvesting profits into creating an extraordinary member experience—makes us uniquely positioned to serve ADA members, their teams, and families. Together, we’re creating a financial resource that reflects the same dedication to credit union member success that the ADA is known for championing for its member-dentists.”

To join or learn more about ADA Credit Union, visit ADAcu.org.

The Credit Union will officially kick off on October 23, 2025 at SmileCon.

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About the American Dental Association
The not-for-profit ADA is the nation's largest dental association, representing 159,000 dentist members. The premier source of oral health information, the ADA has advocated for the public's health and promoted the art and science of dentistry since 1859. The ADA’s state-of-the-art research facilities develop and test dental products and materials that have advanced the practice of dentistry and made the patient experience more positive. The ADA Seal of Acceptance has long been a valuable and respected guide to consumer dental care products. The Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA), published monthly, is the ADA's flagship publication and the best-read scientific journal in dentistry. For more information about the ADA, visit ADA.org. For more information on oral health, including prevention, care and treatment of dental disease, visit the ADA's consumer website MouthHealthy.org.

About BCU
BCU is a not-for-profit, member-owned credit union that is fiercely dedicated to Empowering People To Discover Financial Freedom. With over $6B in assets, BCU is committed to providing a fast, easy, and secure banking experience along with extraordinary service to more than 360,000 members. The BCU field of membership includes employees and their families from Fortune 100 companies across the US and Puerto Rico. Membership is also open to individuals who live or work in Northern Illinois, Southern Wisconsin, and Puerto Rico, as well as subscribers of BCU’s wholly owned Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO), Life. Money. You.®. All BCU members enjoy lifetime access to financial services and well-being programs that inspire confidence through the brand promise “Here Today For Your Tomorrow.”

To learn more about how BCU can help you realize your financial dreams, visit BCU.org.