Jan 09, 2026
The Alaska Dental Society’s January 2026 Alaska Update opens the year with a powerful reminder: Alaska dentistry is strongest when we stay connected, engaged, and supportive of one another.
It’s Membership Renewal Season
Stay connected, supported, and represented statewide and nationally. Renew your ADS + ADA membership today.
Membership Has Its Privileges
Explore exclusive savings, practice resources, continuing education, and ADA Member Advantage perks available to you.
Stronger Together Across Alaska
ADS includes seven component dental societies serving every region of our state. Your community is closer than you think.
Alaska Dental Society: Empowering Dentists
Through Innovation and Connection
The Alaska Dental Society
(ADS) helps dentists succeed through education, technology, and
community. As part of the American Dental Association’s tripartite
system, ADS connects Alaska’s dental professionals to national resources
while addressing local needs.
By fostering collaboration between dentists, labs, and technology partners, ADS bridges the gap between clinical care and dental innovation. This year, we’re focused on smarter business practices, professional growth, and stronger partnerships that elevate patient care and advance the profession statewide.
ADS News
Dec 19, 2025
This issue highlights leadership perspectives from the ADA and ADS, key advocacy wins and priorities, practical risk-management guidance on topics like bartering, patient dismissals, and AI in dentistry.
Nov 05, 2025
This month’s newsletter reinforces the importance of staying engaged in organized dentistry at both the state and national level.
ADA News
January JADA looks at changes in opioid prescribing by dentists
Prescriptions dropped by 34.4% from 2015-19
Although most dentists have decreased their opioid prescribing, a small percentage still consistently prescribes at high rates, according to a study published in the January issue of The Journal of the American Dental Association. Read the full article.
