American Association of Dental Editors and Journalists

— OVER 90 YEARS —

Elevating Dental Journalism and Communications

The American Association of Dental Editors and Journalists (AADEJ) was chartered in 1931. It comprises individuals, publications, and organizations with a dedicated interest in enhancing communication within the dental profession and raising the standards of dental journalism. The organization is steadfast in its commitment to promoting responsible editorial policies and ethical journalism.

Member publications represent state dental associations, component societies, dental specialty groups, alumni, dental auxiliary, student, and commercial publications.

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AADEJ Awards:
Arjun Patel

First Detlef Moore Scholarship

(Left) AADEJ Immediate Past President, Dr. Chris Smiley, Arjun Patel, and AADEJ President Dr. Jasmine Shafagh.

September 9, 2025, San Diego, California: The American Association of Dental Editors and Journalists (AADEJ) is proud to announce that, Arjun Patel, candidate (May 2026), University of Louisville (UofL) School of Dentistry is the inaugural recipient of the Detlef Moore Scholarship. This scholarship was developed in memory of AADEJ’s long-standing executive director, who was dedicated to editorial leadership and education in the dental profession, and promoted communication and respect among dental professionals. It is even a greater honor that the first recipient attends the University of Louisville, Detlef’s alma mater.

This scholarship, sponsored by Henry Schein, provided this deserving student a day-and-a-half of CE in San Diego that covered all forms of communication and included dinner with the AADEJ Board, air fare, 2 nights at the hotel, ground transportation, and a meal stipend.

Dental Students involved in, or interested in dental communication, are eligible and submitted for consideration by their dental school faculty (1 per university) to the AADEJ Scholarship Committee. Details will be available in early 2026 for the Detlef Moore Scholarship to be presented for the AADEJ 2026 Annual Conference in San Antonio, Texas.

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Editors and staff associated with the production of dental publications and others interested in dental journalism are eligible to join the AADEJ. Enjoy networking with other editors and staff in the dental world. Take advantage of the webinars, seminars, annual meeting, and dental editor universities to enhance your skills, your publication, and awareness of current trends, in print, digital, and social media. AADEJ also offers credits to earn a Certified Dental Editor accreditation.