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 93, Number 1 (2026)
At the Crossroads: When Values Matter Most
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
Fluoride Justice
Brandon Ambrosino PhD, MTS, MA
The Ethics of Dental Insurance Submission and Adjudication
Robert Rosenthal DDS
Editorial
The Enduring Values of Dentistry
Donald E. Carter III, DBe, MDiv, MBA
Articles
Leadership Training Outcomes in Predoctoral Dental Education: A Narrative Review
Ayato Shigihara BA, D4; Beatriz Bezerra DDS, PhD, FACD, FICD; Shelia Yaghmai DDS, MPH, FACD; and Marc Hayashi DMD, MBA, FACD, FICD, FPFA
Should Predoctoral Dental Students Provide Dental Treatment for Their Own Children?
S.M. Hashim Nainar BDS, MDSc
Overcoming and Preventing the Devastation of Burnout in the Patient Care Setting
Deepesh Patel DS, MDJF, Dip, Imp, Dent, MClinDent (Pros), FPros (RCS Ed), MPros (RCS Eng), FACD and Reena Pankhania MPharm, PGDip, PGCertIP, MRPharmS
Essay
Our Team
- Editor
- Toni Roucka
- Executive Director
- Michael Graham
- Program Director
- Suzan Pitman
- Communications Director
- Matthew Sheriff