Our Mission

ACDE is the organization of Continuing Dental Education (CDE) providers associated with dental schools in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico.

MISSION STATEMENT

To create opportunities for leadership, collaboration, and professional development for university-based continuing dental education professionals to provide the highest quality of continuing dental education. (adopted August, 2006)

 

VALUES

•  Lifelong learning for our members and the professional communities we serve.

•  Excellence in the planning, organization, and presentation of high quality, innovative educational programs.

•  Professionalism in all interactions characterized support, networking, mentoring and respect for diversity.

•  Integrity characterized by

•  Honest and cooperative working relationships

•  Evidence-based programming that is non- commercial

 

VISION STATEMENT

The ACDE will act as the premier advocate and will be recognized as the benchmark for high quality, evidence-based continuing dental education promoting excellence in oral health care. (adopted August, 2006)

 

STRATEGIC PLANNING INITIATIVES

•  Educational Development

•  Standards and Guidelines

•  Recognition and Marketing

•  Member Service Benefits

 


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