— 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.
2026 Dental Editors University.
AADEJ 2025 Annual Conference and Meeting, San Diego.
Become a Member
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.
Congratulations to Our 2026 AADEJ Award Winners
2026 Gies Editorial Award Winners
1st Place: Dr. Karisa Yamamoto
"Cultivating Meaningful Connections in Dentistry and Beyond"
published in the Journal of the California Dental Association, Volume 53, Issue 1
1st Place: Andrew Young
"Loupe-Vision"
published in the Journal of the California Dental Association, Volume 53, Issue 1
2nd Place:Kristin Johnson
"Staying Afloat in the Ripples of Addiction”
published in the Journal of the California Dental Association, Volume 53, Issue 1
3rd Place:Dr. Stuart Segelnick
"Fire!”
published in the Journal of the New York State Dental Journal, Volume 91, Issue 15
2026 Distinguished Dental Editor Award
David A. Foe, MA, CDE
35 Year Managing Editor,
Journal of the Michigan Dental Association
