. . .in the UK

• Association of British Healthcare Industries (ABHI) – the trade association for medical device technology in the UK. Members produce everything from latex gloves to life support machines.
• Association of Dental Implantology - aims to provide the public with an improved understanding of the benefits of implantology, and Members with the benefits of continuous skills development, safeguarding standards.
• British Association of Dental Nurses - the only professional organisation totally committed to the representation of ALL dental nurses - whether qualified or unqualified, working in General Practice, Hospital, Community, the Armed Forces, Industry, Practice Management or Reception.
• British Dental Association
• British Dental Health Foundation - The Foundation supports dental professionals by providing information and resources for oral health education and promotion.
• British Dental Practice Managers Association - provides Practice Managers with a range of useful information.
• British Endodontic Society
• British Institute of Dental & Surgical Technologists - provides a vehicle for the continuing education of technicians within the spheres of dental and surgical technology.
• British Orthodontic Society - The BOS is the Scientific & Political organisation representing all spheres of orthodontic practice in the U.K. It promotes British orthodontics in the U.K. and Internationally. The Society advises The GDC, Royal Colleges and other organisation on matters pertaining to the science and practice of orthodontics.
• British Society of Dental Hygiene & Therapy - covers employment issues, training, and dental health information.
• British Society of Dentistry for the Handicapped - The national society for everyone interested in the oral health of people with disabilities. Advice and help available for disabled people or their carers.
• British Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology - promotes the specialty of Oral Pathology in the UK.
• British Society of Periodontology - promotes all aspects of Periodontology and to promote improvements in the teaching of the same.
• British Society for Restorative Dentistry - promotes and advances the practice of Restorative Dentistry for the benefit of patients.
• British Society of Paediatric Dentistry - concerned with the oral health of children in the UK.
• Confederation of Dental Employers - represents the interests of dental practice owners with associates. Details of CODE, joining and annual seminar.
• Dentaid - working to provide equipment, training, and resources to dentists, hospitals, and community dental programs in the Developing World and Eastern Europe.
• Dental Anxiety & Phobia Association - Help is available to all those who suffer or share an interest in dental nervousness, anxiety, fear and phobia.
• Dental Laboratories Assocation - represents the interests of commercial dental laboratory owners in the UK.
• Dental Practitioners' Association - the voice of General Dental Practice.
• Dental Technologists Association
• Directorydental.com - A comprehensive Dental Directory.
• Directoryhealthcare.com - searchable database covering many health topics.
• Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK) - the academic home for general dental practitioners. Aim to improve the standard of care delivered to patients through standard setting, postgraduate training and assessment, education and research.
• General Dental Council - regulatory body of the dental profession in the UK.
• Medical Devices Agency - an Executive Agency of the Department of Health, UK.
• National Health Service (NHS) - the official gateway to National Health Service organisations on the Internet.
• NHS Business Services Authority - offers a range of statistical, financial, and regulatory services for dental practitioners and the public.
• NHS Direct Online - your gateway to health information on the internet.
• National Patient Safety Agency - improving the safety and quality of care through reporting, analysing and learning from adverse incidents and 'near misses' involving NHS patients.
• Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, Dental Faculty
• www.sharedental.co.uk - an online platform for the dental team to discuss and share ideas and views.

. . . and abroad

• Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) (4)
• Alabama Pediatric Dental Associates - dental information and fun for young people and their parents.
• Alberta Dental Association - licensing and regulatory body for dentistry in Alberta.
• American Academy of Gnathologic Orthopedics - national dental organisation that advocates non-extraction orthopaedic techniques and holistic dentistry concepts.
• American Academy of Implant Dentistry
• American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
• American Academy of Periodontology - offers information on gum disease and treatment and a periodontist referral service.
• American Academy of Restorative Dentistry
• American Association of Dental Editors (AADE) - composed of those specifically interested in improving communication within the dental profession and in elevating the standards of dental journalism.
• American Association of Endodontists - national organisation representing the speciality of endodontics or root canal treatment.
• American Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons - find information about oral and maxillofacial surgery including cancer, dental implants, sport safety, jaw surgery, and more.
• American Association of Women Dentists - dedicated to enhancing and promoting participation and leadership for women in organised dentistry.
• American College of Dentists
• American Dental Association - ADA Online - access to news, publications, and products and services related to dental health.
• American Endodontic Society, Inc. - endorses and teaches the Sargenti or N2 technique of root canal therapy.
• American Society for Dental Aesthetics
• American Society of Dentist Anesthesiologists
• American Student Dental Association
• APCD - São Paulo Dental Association - 40.000 members (dentists) Promotes every two years,the International São Paulo Dental Meeting (ciosp) Extensive continuing education courses program.
• Association of Dental Dealers in Europe (ADDE) - represents the interest of more than 960 dental dealers' organisations in Europe.
• Association of Managed Care Dentists - a non-profit organisation dedicated to the education of dentists and related professionals about the emerging managed care delivery systems.
• Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors - a national non-profit organisation representing the directors and staff of state public health agency programs for oral health.
• Australian Dental Industry Association - represents industry companies in Australia.
• California Dental Association
• Canadian Dental Assistants' Association (CDAA) - contains information on membership, services, certification, insurance, jobs, and continuing education.
• Canadian Dental Association - national, authoritative voice of dentistry in Canada.
• Chicago Dental Society - includes member, meeting and public information about oral health.
• Colorado Dental Association (CDA)
• Comident - represents industry companies in France
• Connecticut State Dental Association - providing information and resources for the CT dentist.
• Crown Council - dental professionals dedicated to continual improvement of their clinical and management skills.
• Delta Sigma Delta - international dental fraternity.
• Dental Trade Alliance - the American dental trade association
• Dotdentist.com - The Comprehensive Dentist Directory
• Eastern Dental Society of Philadelphia - dedicated to quality dentistry through continuing education.
• Egyptian Dental Association (EDA)
• Hellenic American Dental Society
• Hispanic Dental Association - benefits, activities, goals, scholarships and annual meeting.
• Hong Kong Dental Association
• Humboldt Del Norte Dental Society - resources for the public and the professional, including continuing education courses.
• Illinois State Dental Society - how to find a dentist, dental treatments, and careers in dentistry.
• International Association of Dentistry for the Handicapped - general informational brochure and quarterly newsletter information.
• International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI) - professional organisation of dental implantology specialists.
• International Society of Computerized Dentistry - improving dental care through computerized technologies.
• Los Angeles Dental Society - provides a search engine to find dental care by geographical area, speciality, and more.
• Massachusetts Dental Society
• Montreal Dental Club - celebrates its centennial year with its continuing education program featuring Dr. Herb Borsuk, Dr. Allan Drinnan and Dr. David Garber.
• N.C.A.V.A.D. - non-profit dental group oriented towards social and educational activities in dentistry.
• National Association of Dental Plans - NADP representative and recognised resource of the dental HMO/PPO industry with news, meetings, statistics and other resources.
• National Association of Dental Laboratories (NADL) - contains news, general and membership information, links, and a forum.
• National Dental Association - promotes the public's health through the commitment of member dentists to provide quality oral health care, accessible to everyone.
• New Jersey Dental Association - NJDA serves and supports its members in the advancement and delivery of oral health care for the public.
• New Zealand Dental Association - includes information on dental events, education, codes of ethics, and employment.
• Ninth District Dental Society
• North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners
• North East Regional Board of Dental Examiners - dental testing agency which examines dentists and dental hygienists seeking licensure in northeastern states and the District of Columbia.
• Pennsylvania Dental Association - consumer dental and senior care info, along with an Electronic Yellow Pages.
• Pennsylvania Society of Dentist Anesthesiologists
• Redwood Empire Dental Society - serving both the public and the profession of dentistry in Sonoma, Lake, and Mendocino counties.
• Rhode Island Dental Association - provides a listing of participating dentists in the state of Rhode Island and includes a map to locate a dentist near you.
• Singapore Dental Association - provides information on conferences and dental health matters.
• Southern District American Academy of Implant Dentistry
• University of California at San Francisco
• Vancouver and District Dental Society - provides its members with opportunities for continuing dental education.