American Dental Association
Non-profit OrganizationsIllinois, United States1001-5000 Employees
The American Dental Association (ADA) is a not-for-profit organization in the non-profit sector focused on advocating for oral health and supporting dental professionals in the United States. It is headquartered at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60640, United States, and employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people. The ADA provides advocacy, scientific research, guidance, and dental insurance resources for its more than 159,000 members, and offers consumer information at MouthHealthy.org. The organization engages in public health efforts, such as facilitating the safe reopening of dental practices during the COVID-19 pandemic and addressing the opioids crisis, and collaborates with industry partners as part of its work. Notable recent developments include a CAQH partnership established in 2017 to reduce credentialing burdens, the launch of new dentist mental health courses in 2026, and the appointment of a new executive director in March 2026; more information is available at ada.org.