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.
ADS Annual Meeting 2026 - Registration Now Open!
The 2026 Annual Meeting will take place Friday, May 22 and Saturday, May 23, with programming, networking events, and ADS business sessions hosted at the Seward Windsong Lodge.
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
‘Ethical Moment’ series in JADA commemorates 20th anniversary
Articles, written by council members, give practical answers to everyday dilemmas
The “Ethical Moment” series in The Journal of the American Dental Association is marking its 20th anniversary and doesn’t appear to be sunsetting any time soon, according to Alex Mellion, D.M.D., a past member of the ADA Council on Ethics, Bylaws and Judicial Affairs. Read the full article.
