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CHICAGO, October 22, 2025 — The ¸£Àû¼§ÊÓƵ (ADA) is proud to announce the launch of ¸£Àû¼§ÊÓƵCredit Union (¸£Àû¼§ÊÓƵCU), created in collaboration with BCU, a member-owned, award-winning credit union. Forming ¸£Àû¼§ÊÓƵCredit Union as an exclusive benefit for ¸£Àû¼§ÊÓƵmember dentists, their teams, dental students, ¸£Àû¼§ÊÓƵstaff, and their extended families underscores the ADA’s commitment to member well-being and long-term financial success.

¸£Àû¼§ÊÓƵCU offers a range of client services, including checking and savings accounts, CDs, auto loans, and free one-on-one financial coaching, expanding the suite of financial products and services available to ¸£Àû¼§ÊÓƵmembers.

Additionally, to support dental students and early-career dentists, ¸£Àû¼§ÊÓƵCU is proud to introduce the DentaFlex Personal Line of Credit—a flexible financial solution tailored to the unique needs of third and fourth year dental students, and those enrolled in a residency program. This bridge loan offers interest-only payments, helping to ease the financial burden of expenses including board exams, residency program applications, or living expenses during a critical transition period.

¸£Àû¼§ÊÓƵPresident Dr. Brett Kessler noted, “Collaborating with BCU for ¸£Àû¼§ÊÓƵCredit Union answers a longstanding call from member dentists for the ¸£Àû¼§ÊÓƵto offer this type of resource, while providing a fitting synergy: just as the ¸£Àû¼§ÊÓƵbelongs to its members, so does their credit union.”

Mike Valentine, BCU President and CEO added, “We’re honored that the ¸£Àû¼§ÊÓƵselected BCU to form this collaboration. For decades, we’ve worked with reputable organizations to deliver exceptional value through our member-owned, not-for-profit model. That history—and our commitment to reinvesting profits into creating an extraordinary member experience—makes us uniquely positioned to serve ¸£Àû¼§ÊÓƵmembers, their teams, and families. Together, we’re creating a financial resource that reflects the same dedication to credit union member success that the ¸£Àû¼§ÊÓƵis known for championing for its member-dentists.”

To join or learn more about ¸£Àû¼§ÊÓƵCredit Union, visit .

The Credit Union will officially kick off on October 23, 2025 at SmileCon.

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About the ¸£Àû¼§ÊÓƵ
The not-for-profit ¸£Àû¼§ÊÓƵis the nation's largest dental association, representing 159,000 dentist members. The premier source of oral health information, the ¸£Àû¼§ÊÓƵhas advocated for the public's health and promoted the art and science of dentistry since 1859. The ADA’s state-of-the-art research facilities develop and test dental products and materials that have advanced the practice of dentistry and made the patient experience more positive. The ¸£Àû¼§ÊÓƵSeal of Acceptance has long been a valuable and respected guide to consumer dental care products. The Journal of the ¸£Àû¼§ÊÓƵ (JADA), published monthly, is the ADA's flagship publication and the best-read scientific journal in dentistry. For more information about the ADA, visit ADA.org. For more information on oral health, including prevention, care and treatment of dental disease, visit the ADA's consumer website .

About BCU
BCU is a not-for-profit, member-owned credit union that is fiercely dedicated to Empowering People To Discover Financial Freedom. With over $6B in assets, BCU is committed to providing a fast, easy, and secure banking experience along with extraordinary service to more than 360,000 members. The BCU includes employees and their families from Fortune 100 companies across the US and Puerto Rico. Membership is also open to individuals who live or work in Northern Illinois, Southern Wisconsin, and Puerto Rico, as well as subscribers of BCU’s wholly owned Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO), Life. Money. You.®. All BCU members enjoy lifetime access to financial services and well-being programs that inspire confidence through the brand promise “Here Today For Your Tomorrow.”

To learn more about how BCU can help you realize your financial dreams, visit .