— 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 2025 AADEJ Award Winners
2025 Gies Editorial Award Winners
1st Place: Dr. Chester Gary
"True Confession of An Artificial Intelligence System"
Published: January 2024
The New York State Dental Journal
2nd Place: Dr. Chester Gary
"I’m Mr. Brightside”
Published: November 2024
The New York State Dental Journal
3rd Place: Dr. Stuart Segelnick
"Sepsis is Serious – Recognize the Signs"
Published: January-February 2024
Second District Dental Society, New York Bulletin
2025 Distinguished Dental Editor Award
Stephen T. Radack DMD
Editor of Pennsylvania Dental Journalnnsylvania Dental Journal