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.
Academy For Sports Dentistry | Sports Dentist Forum
FREE WEBINAR The Roles & Responsibilities of a Sports Team Dentist What does it really take to serve as a sports team dentist? Join ASD President Jan Chithalen, BSc, DDS, FASD, FICCMO for an informative webinar exploring the role dentists play in supporting athletes and sports teams. Friday, October 23 | 12:00 p.m. ET Register Now
Sports Team Dentist CourseSave the date for our next Sports Team Dentist Course located at Glidewell Dental Lab in Irvine, CA,January 29–30, 2027 | Glidewell, CA Register Now
ASD Global Symposium 2027 June 24–26, 2027 | Raleigh, NC Mark your calendar for three days of learning, networking, and advancing athlete oral health and safety. Save The Date
Friendly rivals. Trusted colleagues. Congratulations to Dr. Byron Blasco (Las Vegas Golden Knights) and Dr. Don Lane (Carolina Hurricanes) on an outstanding NHL season and their dedication to keeping athletes healthy and game-ready.
Global Influence & Local Impact Members across 10+ countries advancing sports dentistry standards
Essentials Pillars of Sports Dentistry in Your Practice
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.
Good news! The ASD Global Symposium room block has been reopened. Book your hotel now to take advantage of the special discounted rate before rooms fill up again. Register HERE.
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.
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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