Established in 1934, the Journal of the American College of Dentists publishes scholarly material presenting proactive and informative perspectives on issues affecting the dental profession and society.
The Journal is published quarterly by the American College of Dentists, Inc. JACD is a Publication Member of the American Association of Dental Editors.
Current Issue: Volume 92, Number 1 (2025)
Under Pressure: Navigating Controversy, Crisis, and Care in Dentistry
The Journal of the American College of Dentists (JACD) publishes scholarly articles, editorials, essays, and reflections addressing the ethical, professional, and social dimensions of dentistry. The Journal serves as a forum for advancing ethics, professionalism, leadership, and excellence within the dental community. By fostering dialogue across disciplines and perspectives, JACD provides readers with insights that encourage ethical, professional practice, lifelong learning, and service to the public, reinforcing dentistry’s commitment to advancing oral healthcare and the common good.Full Issue
Perspective
21st-Century Dental Public Health: Revisiting the Role of Community Water Fluoridation
Larry Williams and Preetha Kanjirath
Editorial
A Wake-Up Call
Michael G. Maihofer DDS
Articles
Taking the Temperature: What the ACD 2025 Survey Reveals
Mike Graham and Suzan Pitman
Ethical Dilemmas Surrounding Community Water Fluoridation
Roopwant Kaur, Herminio Perez, and Mark Moss
The Ethical Imperative of Preserving Federal Oversight in Academic Dentistry
Jennifer Talley and Linda Olszewski
Other
Upholding the Social Contract in a Profit-Driven System
Kamyar Sartipi
Our Team
- Editor
- Toni Roucka
- Executive Director
- Michael Graham
- Program Director
- Suzan Pitman
- Communications Director
- Matthew Sheriff