The American Association of Dental Editors and Journalists (AADEJ) was chartered in 1931 and is composed of dedicated people specifically interested in improving communication within the dental profession and in elevating the standards of dental journalism. The organization is committed to the establishment and encouragement of responsible editorial policy.

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

AADEJ Goals

• To develop more effective communication by the membership in their interaction with the dental profession and the public;

• To provide guidance for editors to raise the standards of ethics in the dental press;

• To create incentives for member editors to encourage striving for excellence in their publications;

• To recommend policies and programs designed to assist established dental editors and to help train new editors;

• To serve as a forum for dental editors to discuss mutual concerns and to exchange ideas.

AADEJ Publications

Members receive The Communicator, the AADEJ’s quarterly newsletter, which is a gateway to recent dental writing and editing developments, building awareness of prevailing print, digital, and social media trends. The Communicator announces upcoming opportunities to keep you current in
the dynamic landscape of dental journalism.

Additionally, members receive Note Bene, a timely email update from AADEJ.

Programs and Functions

The AADEJ Supports Excellence in All Aspects of Publishing

• Maintaining an eligibility code for individual and publication membership.

• Aiding dental societies and publishers in formulating effective advertising policies.

• Presenting continuing education, including webinars and annual editors conference open to all interested in dental journalism.

• Presenting a Distinguished Service Award for noteworthy contributors to dental journalism.

• Encouraging high quality journalism by participating in the annual Journalism Awards sponsored by the International College of Dentists.

• Supporting excellence in editorial writing by managing the annual William J. Gies Foundation Editorial Award Program.

• Sponsoring workshops to enhance publishing and editorial skills. Offering workshop scholarships to editors, allowing them to attend sessions sponsored by the AADEJ, the American Dental Association, or other dental groups.

• Encouraging participation of dental students by offering student memberships and by inviting student dental editors to AADEJ meetings.

• Co-sponsoring with the ADA the Dental Editor’s Institute, a program to assist the new dental editor in publication design, content choice, and business activities, including advertising.