Building a Foundation of Wellness - IV Richard Rosato, DDS
Professional Wellness:
Building a Stronger ADA and Dental Community
The strength of our profession depends on the strength of our professional community. In this session, ADA President Dr. Richard Rosato explores what it means for the American Dental Association to be a healthy organization and why that matters for dentists and the patients we serve. Dr. Rosato will discuss the role of the ADA and the Tripartite in supporting the professional well-being of dentistry — from advocacy, science, and member resources to leadership and community — and how unity in purpose helps strengthen the profession and advance public health. He will also highlight how ADA initiatives like Oral Health 2050 reflect a culture of listening across the profession — from practicing dentists to specialty partners and beyond — uniting the dental community to position dentistry for the future. Objectives:
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About Richard Rosato, DMD
Dr. Richard Rosato is the current president of the American Dental Association. Prior to being installed as president-elect, Dr. Rosato served as the ADA trustee from the first district. He has served in a number of roles on both the state and national level.
Dr. Rosato graduated from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in 1994 and completed his oral and maxillofacial surgery residency at the University of Illinois Chicago. He has experience practicing in a wide variety of practice modalities, including oral and maxillofacial surgery. After his residency he moved back to New England where he currently owns his own practice, Capitol Center for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, PLLC.
Dr. Rosato resides in Concord, N.H., with his wife Dr. Laurie Rosato, who also practices dentistry, and their three children. He enjoys spending time with his family, golfing and cheering for the Boston Bruins professional ice hockey team.
This new series of five wellness workshops includes one-hour online workshops every other month. Each workshop will focus on one level of the pyramid: Personal, People, Practice, Patient and Profession. We will conclude in person at Fiesta NMDA 2026 at Hotel Albuquerque. This webinar series and CE is included in your NMDA membership. 
This new series of five wellness workshops includes one-hour online workshops every other month. Each workshop will focus on one level of the pyramid: Personal, People, Practice, Patient and Profession. We will conclude in person at Fiesta NMDA 2026 at Hotel Albuquerque. This webinar series and CE is included in your NMDA membership.