The Academy for Sports Dentistry's 42nd Annual Symposium

June 26 - 28, 2025 | Washington, D.C.
ASD's annual symposium is one of the few opportunities in North America for sports dentist to come together and share their knowledge and enthusiasm for the treatment and prevention of dental trauma and sports dentistry. Don't miss this opportunity to network and learn as an attendee and to get your brand or new products in the hands of professionals if you're a company.

Registration Is Open - Save $50 and Register before February 28, 2025 
View the Symposium and ASD Team Dentist Course Schedule Here

 

Academy For Sports Dentistry | Sports Dentist Forum

ADA & ASD Announce New Collaboration Advancing sports dentistry and promoting athlete safety across the dental profession. Learn More

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ASD Sports Team Dentist Course February 27 - 28, 2026 Glidewell Headquarters - 2201 Dupont Drive Irvine, CA Register Now

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Save the Date: ASD 43rd Sports Dentistry Global Symposium Beyond the Mouthguard Advance your expertise with world-class continuing education in sports dentistry. June 11–13, 2026| San Diego, CA Hyatt Regency Mission Bay - 1441 Quivira Rd, San Diego, CA 92109 Register Now

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Jacqueline Wiles, U.S. Ski Team Downhill & Giant Slalom Athlete, with Dr. David Dowsett

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350 plus members: Join a thriving community dedicated to athlete oral health.

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Global Influence & Local Impact Members across 10+ countries advancing sports dentistry standards

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43rd Academy for Sports Dentistry Global Symposium and ASD Team Dentist and ASD Sports Dentist Course

Beyond the Mouthguard

June 11–13, 2026 | In-Person at the Hyatt Regency Mission Bay in San Diego, CA

The Annual ASD Symposium is a forum for dentists, physicians, athletic trainers, coaches, dental technicians, and educators interested in continuing education and exchanging ideas related to Sports Dentistry and the dental needs of athletes at risk of sports injuries. It is the only forum specific to mouthguard safety and the prevention and treatment of sports injuries.

The event will be held at the Hyatt Regency Mission Bay, 1441 Quivira Rd., San Diego, CA 92109.

Member Spotlight
Meet Dr. Dowsett, DMD

Discover the inspiring journey of Dr. Dowsett, a dedicated leader in Sports Dentistry whose passion for athlete care spans from professional teams like the Portland Trail Blazers and Timbers to youth sports organizations. In this video, Dr. Dowsett shares how his ASD membership has been pivotal to his career growth , offering opportunities for education, connection, and impact in the evolving field of sports dentistry.

Watch the full video to hear his story.

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The Academy for Sports Dentistry – Pioneering Oral Health and Safety in Sports since 1983

Love sport? Love dentistry?

The ASD—The place where love of sport and passion for dentistry meet. Engage with like-minded professionals and begin (or continue!) your journey into the field of Dental Sports Medicine. We are an international organization of experts and leaders in the field from around the world. Learn to be a part of the Sports Medicine Team helping athletes of all ages, disciplines and abilities be healthy and safe while achieving their dreams. Be a part of something greater.

The ASD is the resource for dentists, health care providers, athletic trainers, coaches, and anyone interested in the dental health needs of athletes of all ages, disciplines and abilities.

The Academy for sports Dentistry will build your understanding of the necessary tools and skills required to support an athlete, team, athletic trainer, and sports medicine team and, most importantly, to be an asset to your community. You will gain the confidence to prevent and treat sports related injuries at the only in-person forum of its kind in North America.

Engage with like-minded professionals and begin your journey into the field of Dental Sports Medicine. Meet experts and leaders in the field from around the world. Learn to be a part of the Sports Medicine Team helping athletes of all ages, disciplines and abilities be healthy and safe while achieving their dreams. Be a part of something greater.

Founded in 1983 in San Antonio Texas, the ASD is a forum for dentists, physicians, athletic trainers, coaches, dental technicians, and educators interested in exchanging ideas related to Sports Dentistry and the dental needs of athletes at risk to sports’ injuries.

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