Access news, member benefits and ADA policy
Attend ADA's premier event
Access cutting-edge continuing education courses
Find evidence to support your clinical decisions
Access member-only practice content
Investing in better oral health for all. Together.
Take advantage of endorsed, discounted business products
Purchase ADA products
Access oral-health information for the public and ADA Find-A-Dentist
Learn about ADA CERP recognition, look up CERP recognized CE providers and find CE courses.
Explore CODA's role and find accredited schools and programs
Learn about the examinations used in licensing dentists and dental hygienists
Learn about recognized dental specialties and certifying boards
The INBDE will be implemented in August 2020 and the NBDE Part I will be discontinued. Read more.
Important information for all testing candidates regarding COVID-19.
Protecting public health through valid, reliable and fair assessments of knowledge, skills, and abilities to inform licensure and certification decisions that help ensure safe and effective patient care by qualified oral healthcare team members.
The Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations meets once a year at the ADA Headquarters located at 211 E. Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL 60611. The next meeting is June 23, 2020.