$39K in expenses

Annual meeting and symposia: relates to the activities of the annual spring and fall meetings. The related registration revenue and expenses are recorded in the association's financial statements. Joint meetings are generally held every other year with iadr. A joint meeting was held in 2024. During years when the annual spring meeting is held jointly with the iadr, the association receives its share of the meeting surplus in the form of division, meeting share and meeting dividend income.

$591K in expenses

Government affairs and science policy: this program studies national affairs and their possible effect on dental research, and provides advice to the council and board of directors on developments that might affect dental research. The program also helps to inform members of congress on issues of importance to dental research and to dental scientists.

$421K in expenses

Awards, grants, and fellowships: relate to activities involved in awarding grants, fellowships and/or awards to qualified individuals. It also relates to promoting activities in areas where there is limited association presence.

$324K in expenses

Journal of dental research and publishing: relates to the activity involved with the publication of the journal of dental research (JDR), JDR clinical & translational research, and advances in dental research. Based on a memorandum of understanding, revenues and expenses are split 50/50 between the association and iadr. Many of the publication costs are outsourced and net revenues are returned to the association in the form of royalty income.

$156K in expenses

Membership services and other programs: relates to services provided to members, including the online community and publication and distribution of the newsletter. Other programs include miscellaneous sponsorships and support of programs consistent with the mission of the association.