Academy For Sports Dentistry

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

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 Why Join ASD?

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

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

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

The Academy for Sports Dentistry's 42nd Annual Symposium

The pillars of success for sports dentistry around the globe were built in Washington! The 42nd Annual ASD Symposium was truly memorable. The Academy leadership wants to thank the more than 145 attendees for their passion, spirit, insight and commitment to ensuring that all athletes are cared for and able to confidently and safely chase their dreams. Dentists from eight countries from around the world came together emphasizing--as Dr. Brett Kessler, President-elect of the American Dental Association, stated--“oral health IS HEALTH”. We are looking forward to seeing you again next summer, June 11-13th in San Diego, California!

Member Spotlight
Meet Dr. Kristopher Rappold

We’re thrilled to feature Dr. Kristopher Rappold in this month’s Member Spotlight! In this exclusive interview, Dr. Rappold shares his insights, experiences, and the passion that fuels his work in the field. This edited version highlights his unique perspective and valuable contributions to our community.

Take a moment to hear directly from Dr. Rappold — you won’t want to miss it!

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.