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.

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 association promotes exchange of staff, students and programmes, development of assessment and examination methods, and dissemination of knowledge.

ADEE brings together a broad-based membership across Europe comprised of dental schools, specialist societies and national associations concerned with or related to dental education. Currently, over 160 dental schools and institutions are members of ADEE. The association develops guidelines, organizes school visitations and provides a forum through which academic and clinical teachers involved in dental education can be kept up to date.

ADEE is committed to the advancement of the highest level of health care for all people of Europe. It is an active member of IFDEA (International Federation of Dental Educators and Associations) and has strong links with SEAADE (South East Asia Association for Dental Education), IADR (International Association for Dental Research) and other international representative associations.

The Association for Dental Education in Europe represents 160 dental schools. Its goal is to promote the advancement of dental education.

In 1997 EDSA and ADEE agreed in principle to collaborate. Both organizations were of the opinion that future success and advancements in teaching philosophy was only achievable through mutual interest and involvement from both students and educators. The EDSA made the decision to hold its annual meeting in conjunction with ADEE. This allowed delegates from each organization to participate in the other organizationӳ meetings and working groups and thus opinions and ideas could be shared.

In 2007, at the ADEE meeting in Dublin, Ireland, the presidents of both the ADEE and the EDSA signed an official letter of intent outlining the collaboration between the two organisations.

ADEE has helped EDSA in various ways giving support to all its projects and providing administrative backing. ADEE values greatly the opinions of EDSA representatives with regards to all areas of dental education. It is our wish that this partnership will continue to move forward and prosper for many years to come.