National Dental Association

What National Dental Association does

The National Dental Association (NDA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit professional membership organization founded in 1913 and headquartered at 3517 16th Street, NW, Washington, D.C. It is the world's largest and oldest organization of minority oral health providers, serving a network of more than 3,000 dental professionals across 31 chapters in the United States and Caribbean, organized into six districts. The NDA's mission centers on advancing oral health equity for communities of color and supporting minority dental professionals from dental school through retirement, addressing the underrepresentation of Black dentists (less than 4% of US dentists) and disparities such as untreated decay rates that are nearly twice as high among non-Hispanic Black adults versus non-Hispanic White adults.

The NDA's core offerings include a tiered membership program (professional, new dentist, life, society-level), the 113th Annual National Convention scheduled for July 16-19, 2026 in Richmond, VA with 750+ attendees and 100+ exhibitors, the NDA-HEALTH NOW community outreach program (148+ programs across 15 cities and 9 countries reaching 50,000+ beneficiaries since 2013), the SMILE Healthcare Pathway for high school students in partnership with Henry Schein, the Eddie G. Smith Leadership Institute, the Women's Health Symposium, and the NDA Day on the Hill advocacy event. Supporting infrastructure includes the ndaonline.org website and member portal app at app.ndaonline.org, the Flossline triannual newsletter, the NDA Webinar Series, the Architects of Change podcast, and the NDA Career Center with 850+ active jobs and 200+ employers.

Revenue is generated across six streams: recurring membership dues, one-time convention and event registrations (e.g., Women's Health Symposium tickets at $175, Golf Tournament teams at $920, VIP packages at $1,500, sponsorships up to $10,000), Corporate Roundtable (CRT) partnerships with 11+ major healthcare companies including Henry Schein, Colgate-Palmolive, Crest Oral-B, CareCredit, ADI Mobile Health, United Concordia, and PDS Health, souvenir journal advertising ($300-$1,200 tiers), tax-deductible donations to the NDA Foundation (which disbursed $280,500 across 58 scholarships for AY 2026-2027), and career center job posting fees. The Corporate Roundtable, formed in 1997, is organized into Membership, Scholarship, and Community Education committees and constitutes the principal channel for corporate fundraising. Auxiliary entities include the National Dental Association Foundation (NDAF, 501(c)(3) charitable arm, reactivated 1976) and the National Dental Assistants' Association (NDAA).

Name

National Dental Association

Legal name

National Dental Association

Website

https://ndaonline.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1913

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The National Dental Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1913 that serves over 3,000 minority dental professionals across 31 US and Caribbean chapters, advancing oral health equity through membership programs, an annual convention, community outreach (NDA-HEALTH NOW), youth pipeline programs (SMILE), and a Corporate Roundtable of 11+ healthcare partners.

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Product category

Professional Dental Association Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (813920)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Community & Public Health Dentistry Clinics (FQHC/School-Based/Nonprofit) (HLABAAAF)

Keywords

• Professional dental association
• Dental membership services
• Continuing dental education
• Oral health equity advocacy
• Dental professional community

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues from dental professionals, with tiered offerings including professional membership, new dentist membership, life membership, and society-level dues. Member benefits include CE credits, discounts, networking, and professional development.
2. Convention and Event Revenue: Registration fees for the annual national convention (113th in 2026), the Women's Health Symposium ($175 individual, $1,200 table), Golf Tournament ($250 individual, $920 team of 4, $1,500 VIP), and Hill Day events.
3. Corporate Roundtable Sponsorships: Corporate partnerships through the CRT program with three committees: Membership, Scholarship, and Community Education. Sponsors provide corporate giving, fundraising, and administrative contributions in exchange for advisory capacity status and program participation.
4. Souvenir Journal Advertising: Sale of advertisement space in convention souvenir journals and inaugural gala journals. Ad tiers range from $300 (Quarter Page) to $1,200 (Full Page), with Patrons Honor Roll at $300 and Gold Page Donors at $600.
5. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Tax-deductible donations to the 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization supporting programs including S.M.I.L.E., NDA HEALTH NOW, and Day on the Hill. Donation tiers include preset amounts ($1,000, $500, $250, $100, $75, $50) and custom options with one-time or monthly recurring options.
6. Career Center Services: NDA Career Center platform featuring 850+ active jobs, 200+ employers, offering job posting services for employers to reach the NDA membership network.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The National Dental Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit professional membership association that serves minority dental professionals through tiered membership programs, annual conventions, continuing education, advocacy, and community outreach. Its primary offerings include professional membership (with CE credits, networking, mentorship), the Annual National Convention, NDA-HEALTH NOW community outreach program, the SMILE Healthcare Pathway for high school students, the Eddie G. Smith Leadership Institute, scholarships, and the NDA Career Center job platform.

Product overview

The National Dental Association is a professional membership association for dental professionals, not a software product company. The organization's primary offerings are membership programs and professional services including: NDA Membership providing CE credits, networking, and advocacy; the Annual National Convention (113th in 2026); NDA-HEALTH NOW community outreach program; SMILE Healthcare Pathway mentorship program for high school students; Eddie G. Smith Leadership Institute; Women's Health Symposium; NDA Day on the Hill advocacy event; NDA Career Center job board; Flossline triannual newsletter; Souvenir Journals and Publications; and the National Dental Assistants' Association (NDAA) auxiliary. The organization also operates the Corporate Roundtable (CRT) partnership program and the Health Equity Call-To-Action Task Force (HECTA). The NDA Foundation provides scholarships totaling $280,500 for 58 recipients in 2026-2027. The NDA Webinar Series offers continuing education on topics including student loan repayment, wellness, and clinical excellence. These programs collectively advance oral health equity and support dental professionals serving underserved communities.

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Brands

• NDA-HEALTH NOW: NDA's signature grassroots program providing service, education, and access across the lifespan in underserved communities through mobile health units and community partnerships.
• S.M.I.L.E. Healthcare Pathway
• Eddie G. Smith Leadership Institute
• Women's Health Symposium
• NDA Day on the Hill

Products and services

• NDA Membership Program Professional membership program for dental professionals, providing CE credits, networking, advocacy, mentorship, discounts on products and services, and access to member-only resources and events. Includes professional, new dentist, and life membership tiers.
• Annual National Convention Annual four-day convention featuring continuing education, exhibitor showcase, networking events, awards, and leadership meetings. The 113th Convention will be held July 16-19, 2026 in Richmond, VA with 750+ attendees and 100+ exhibitors.
• NDA-HEALTH NOW NDA's signature grassroots program providing service, education, and access across the lifespan in underserved communities. Includes mobile health units, community partnerships, oral health STEM programs, and disaster relief. Since 2013, has supported 148+ programs across 15 cities and 9 countries, reaching 50,000+ direct beneficiaries.
• SMILE Healthcare Pathway Program Student Mentoring with Immersive Learning and Enrichment program in partnership with Henry Schein, Inc. Provides week-long immersive experiences for rising high school juniors to explore dental and healthcare careers, featuring hands-on learning, mentorship, and campus exposure at Meharry School of Dentistry.

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Remote Area Medical (RAM)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 December 2025Strategic Memorandum of Understanding announced December 31, 2025 to expand access to oral health care through mobile pop-up clinics. RAM is a nationally recognized nonprofit providing free, high-quality healthcare services to underserved communities. Partnership enables NDA members to participate in RAM missions delivering free dental care nationwide.
• Henry Schein, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the S.M.I.L.E. (Student Mentoring with Immersive Learning & Enrichment) Healthcare Pathway Program to mentor future healthcare professionals, enhance health literacy, and expand diversity in the healthcare workforce. Henry Schein Cares supports program delivery.
• Colgate-PalmolivecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLongstanding Corporate Roundtable member and co-sponsor of NDAF-Colgate Scholarship & Fellowship Program providing academic support for dental students. Colgate also sponsors the CREST Bridges continuing education session at the Presidential Transition Weekend.
• CareCreditcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate Roundtable member and NDA Career Center partner. CareCredit is a national credit card serving over 11.7 million people with one of the nation's largest dentist networks, providing healthcare financing solutions for dental care.
• ADI Mobile HealthcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate Roundtable member and partner for mobile health clinic manufacturing. ADI Mobile Health designs and builds custom mobile medical and dental clinics, transforming vehicles into fully functional healthcare facilities. CEO Amy Kitch Bowen received 2026 WHS Phenomenal Corporate Award.
• United ConcordiacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate Roundtable member and dental benefits provider offering oral health coverage solutions.
• Crest Oral-BcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate Roundtable member and co-sponsor of CREST-Oral-B BRIDGES Scholarships for dental professionals. Brand sponsor for NDA webinars.
• Henry ScheincoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate Roundtable founding sponsor and S.M.I.L.E. program partner. First Underwriting Sponsor for the Dr. Alison P. Riddle-Fletcher Women Dentists' Awards Luncheon.
• PDS HealthminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate Roundtable member partnering with clinicians to help them succeed personally and professionally.
• PNCminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate Roundtable member providing financial services solutions.
• TDIC InsuranceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate Roundtable member providing dental practice insurance solutions.
• FNBminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate Roundtable member providing banking solutions.
• Meharry Medical College School of DentistrycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost site for S.M.I.L.E. Summer 2026 program (June 27 - July 2, 2026) providing facilities, faculty, and mentorship for high school students exploring dental careers.
• Fisk UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent housing provider for S.M.I.L.E. Summer 2026 program participants.
• DentaQuestminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner supporting NDA community resources and oral health initiatives.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• American Student Dental Association: National student-run professional association for dental students. Comparable to NDA's New Dentist Hub and SMILE pipeline focus, with overlap on student membership, career center services, and advocacy training for the next generation of dentists.
• CareQuest Institute for Oral Health: National nonprofit focused on oral health equity, access, and integration. Comparable to NDA's HECTA Task Force and NDA-HEALTH NOW work on underserved communities, with overlapping funder and partner ecosystem in health-equity-focused philanthropy.
• National Network for Oral Health Access: Nonprofit organization focused on oral health access for underserved populations and safety-net dental providers. Comparable to NDA's community outreach mission and HEALTH NOW program, with overlap in FQHC and community health center partnerships.

Others

• Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors: National nonprofit organization representing state dental directors and supporting public health oral health programs. Comparable to NDA in the oral health policy and public health programming space, particularly on community water fluoridation and access-to-care advocacy.
• Dental Trade Alliance: Industry association representing dental manufacturers, distributors, and service providers. Comparable to NDA's Corporate Roundtable ecosystem and relevant as a partner channel for dental industry sponsorship and supply-chain programming.
• Remote Area Medical: Nationally recognized nonprofit operating free mobile pop-up clinics in underserved communities. Now formally partnered with NDA via the December 2025 MOU, RAM is a strategic operating peer in mobile dental service delivery rather than a competing membership organization.

Direct peers

• National Dental Hygienists' Association: Professional association for African American dental hygienists, founded in 1932. Directly comparable to NDA as a minority-focused dental professional membership organization with chapter structure, scholarship programs, and a parallel auxiliary model (e.g., NDAA).
• American Dental Association: The largest professional dental association in the United States, serving roughly 160,000+ dentist members. Directly comparable to NDA as a professional membership organization for dental professionals, but broader in scope and not specialized in minority oral health equity.
• Society of American Indian Dentists: Professional association for American Indian and Alaska Native dentists and dental students. Directly comparable to NDA as a minority-focused dental professional membership organization advocating for culturally competent oral health care and workforce pipeline development.
• Hispanic Dental Association: National professional association for Hispanic dental professionals and students, focused on oral health equity for Hispanic communities. Closely comparable to NDA in mission, member-base focus on an underrepresented dental community, and advocacy-driven programming.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries2 records

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