Dental Practices, Clinics Trade Associations

Academy of General Dentistry (AGD)

Represents general dentists with 40,000 members, providing CE, advocacy, and practice resources to help practices deliver high‑quality care.

https://www.agd.org Membership: 40,000

Academy of Osseointegration (AO)

International implant dentistry society with nearly 6,000 members in 60+ countries, convening specialists, GPs and researchers around evidence‑based osseointegration.

https://osseo.org Membership: 6,000

American Academy of Dental Group Practice (AADGP)

U.S. association for multi‑dentist and group practices offering education, networking, and an annual meeting & expo. Listed membership is 1,575.

https://aadgp.org Membership: 1,575

American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID)

Oldest implant‑focused organization in the world (founded 1951), providing education, credentials, and community for nearly 4,000 implant dentists.

https://www.aaid.com Membership: 4,000

American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD)

National specialty association for pediatric dentists; about 11,000 members advancing children’s oral health through guidelines, CE, and advocacy.

https://www.aapd.org Membership: 11,000

American Academy of Periodontology (AAP)

Specialty society for periodontists providing clinical guidelines, education, and research; approximately 8,200 members.

https://www.perio.org Membership: 8,200

American Association of Dental Office Management (AADOM)

The leading association for dental practice leaders and office managers, offering CE, community, and tools for practice growth; 3,500+ members.

https://www.dentalmanagers.com Membership: 3,500

American Association of Endodontists (AAE)

Endodontics’ specialty association providing education, research, and patient resources; 7,713 members worldwide.

https://www.aae.org Membership: 7,713

American Association of Orthodontists (AAO)

World’s largest orthodontic specialty organization with 19,000 members; educates the public and supports members’ care standards.

https://aaoinfo.org Membership: 19,000

American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS)

Professional society supporting oral and maxillofacial surgeons with education, research, and advocacy; total membership 11,338 (as of Jan. 9, 2025).

https://aaoms.org Membership: 11,338

American College of Prosthodontists (ACP)

National prosthodontic specialty organization delivering CE, patient awareness and practice resources; 3,900+ members and affiliates.

https://www.prosthodontics.org Membership: 3,900

American Society of Dentist Anesthesiologists (ASDA)

Specialty association for dentist anesthesiologists focused on safe sedation and general anesthesia in dental settings; approximately 500 members.

https://www.asda.org Membership: 500

Association of Dental Support Organizations (ADSO)

Trade association for Dental Support Organizations providing advocacy, research, and forums; 80 DSO member companies representing 15,000 supported dentists and 8,500+ supported practices.

https://www.theadso.org Membership: 80

British Dental Association (BDA)

UK trade union and professional body for dentists, providing advice, indemnity, and CPD; 15,698 members.

https://www.bda.org Membership: 15,698

California Dental Association (CDA)

Largest U.S. state dental association (ADA constituent), supporting 27,000 members with advocacy, compliance and practice support resources.

https://www.cda.org Membership: 27,000

Canadian Dental Association (CDA)

Canada’s national dental association representing over 21,000 practising dentists through provincial/territorial associations; provides national advocacy and programs.

https://www.cda-adc.ca Membership: 21,000

FDI World Dental Federation (FDI)

Global federation and voice of dentistry; membership is approximately 200 national dental associations across 130+ countries and represents 1M+ dentists.

https://www.fdiworlddental.org Membership: 200

National Dental Association (NDA)

Oldest and largest organization of minority oral health professionals, advocating for health equity and professional development; represents 7,000+ minority dentists.

https://ndaonline.org Membership: 7,000

New York State Dental Association (NYSDA)

ADA constituent society for New York State, offering advocacy, CE, and practice support to more than 12,000 member dentists.

https://www.nysdental.org Membership: 12,000

Texas Dental Association (TDA)

ADA constituent society in Texas—third‑largest U.S. state dental association—with 9,200+ members supporting dentists through advocacy and member services.

https://www.tda.org Membership: 9,200