About
The Association for Dental Education in Europe (ADEE) was founded in 1975 as an independent European organisation representing academic dentistry and the community of dental educators. Since then, ADEE has played an important role by enhancing the quality of education, advancing the professional development of dental educators and supporting research in education and training of oral health personnel. The evolution of the Association is set out in ADEE The First 25 Years. ADEE brings together a broad-based membership across Europe comprised of dental schools, specialist societies and national associations concerned with dental education. ADEE is committed to the advancement of the highest level of health care for all people of Europe through its mission statements such as:
- To promote the advancement and foster convergence towards high standards of dental education
- To promote and help to co-ordinate peer review and quality assurance in dental education and training
- To promote the development of assessment and examination methods
- To promote exchange of staff, students and programmes
- To disseminate knowledge and understanding on education
- To provide a European link with other bodies concerned with education, particularly dental education
- The members are European university dental schools, specialist societies or other national dental bodies concerned with or related to dental education.
- The Directory of Members and European Schools will be renewed and maintained on the ADEE web site and is available to all members of ADEE.
International Representation
ADEE is the European representative in the IFDEA (International Federation of Dental Educators and Associations) which represents dental educators worldwide. As a member of ADEE you will be represented in all international meetings in which IFDEA participates to promote dental education. IFDEA us currently undergoing new development with its new European office located in Dublin. www.ifdea.org
ADEE also has close links with SEAADE, IADR and other international representative associations.
