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Become A Diplomate

To become a Diplomate of the NDBA, you must pass a written examination, offered at each of ADSA's meetings: Chicago in December, Las Vegas in February and the ADSA Annual Session in April.  


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Student Essay & Poster Contests

NDBA's Anesthesiology Dental Student Poster & Essay Contests  winners from the U.S. receive free travel and lodging at ADSA's Las Vegas Meetings, where they will present their posters and compete for $5,000 in prizes.

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About Us

NDBA provides recognition of achievement in order to promote safe and effective patient care for all qualified dentists who have an interest in anesthesiology, sedation and the control of anxiety and pain. The NDBA is closely allied with the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology (ADSA) and supports clinicians through the leadership of the nation’s premier nonprofit dental anesthesiology organization.

The NDBA is allied with the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology, and thus represents the nation’s leading nonprofit authority in dental anesthesiology.