Mar 03, 2026
The February 2026 issue of Alaska Update, the monthly journal of the Alaska Dental Society, is now available — and it’s one of our most timely and impactful editions yet.
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.
A Distinguished Guest at ADS Annual Meeting 2026
The Alaska Dental Society is honored to welcome Richard J. Rosato, D.M.D., President of the American Dental Association, as a special guest at the 2026 ADS Annual Meeting in Seward.Dr. Rosato will join ADS members for two full days of education, collaboration, and connection, bringing a national perspective to the conversations shaping the future of dentistry. He looks forward to engaging directly with Alaska dentists, listening to what’s top of mind across our state, and strengthening the connections that move our profession forward.
Dr. Rosato will be a featured guest at the ADS Membership Luncheon on Saturday, May 23, and will also participate in several signature events throughout the meeting. His presence underscores the importance of unity across the tripartite and the value of coming together—especially in a setting as inspiring as Seward—to reflect on where dentistry is headed and how we can best serve our patients and communities.
We’re proud to host Dr. Rosato in Alaska and look forward to an energizing and memorable 2026 Annual Meeting
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
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.
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.
ADA News
Mar 01, 2026
The recommendations, published in JADA, are the first to be released as part of a living guideline on oral cancer detection.
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Feb 25, 2026
The ADA urged the EPA to strengthen the protocols in its accelerated review of potential health effects of fluoride in drinking water.
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Feb 24, 2026
The ADA Foundation has launched a new grant program to support states as they assist dentists impacted by natural disasters.
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