ADA Success Program

Our exclusive program to enhance the dental school experience with on-demand, expert speaking engagements.

What is ADA Success?

The ADA is dedicated to helping students gain a competitive advantage after school and beyond. Our unique programs gives students the opportunity to hear fellow dentists present on some of the most relevant industry topics today. All presentations are free, 1 hour in length, offered virtually or in-person and most include 1 hour of continuing education*.

  • *Career Pathways in Dentistry - Know your options and how to prepare for your career.
  • *Understanding Employment Agreements - Explore and understand the complexities of contracts.
  • Managing Debt and Wealth - Take control of your finances with budgeting and loan repayment info.
  • Leadership and Ethics - Learn about the ADA Code and explore real-life ethical dilemmas.
  • Practice Management Essentials - Manage the business, your staff and patients’ expectations for practice success.
  • Supporting Your Journey in Dentistry - Learn how the ADA helps dentists succeed and ways to get involved.
  • Ask Me Anything (requires 75 or more participants) - Custom panel of early career and established dentists answering your questions. 

Click below to schedule a program. Have a question? Contact the ADA's Office of Student Affairs and we will be happy to assist.



Build a Strong Foundation
  • Career Pathways
  • Employment Agreements
  • Managing Debt and Wealth
Know the questions to ask before you sign an employment agreement.
Guide
Guide
Get an inside scoop with stories, tips and tricks written by dentists, for dentists.
Publication
Publication
The Career Services' Know Your Options guide outlines careers so you can choose what’s best for you
Download
Download
Learn how to negotiate your best starting salary.
Article
Article
Explore the ADA Career Center for job opportunities posted by position and state.
Landing page
Landing page
Get location based demographics with our interactive map.
Map
Map
Know the difference and how to develop your to land the job you want.
Article
Article
Learn terms and provisions common to dental employment agreements.
Guide
Guide
Hear the perspective of an ADA staff attorney on employment agreements. 
Webinar
Webinar
Read about contract consideration and experiences from your dental peers. 
Publication
Publication
ADA-endorse Equitable and their advisors to assist members with their financial planning. 
Topic page
Topic page
Read stories and tips from new dentists about managing student debt.
Publication
Publication
Plan a successful financial future with the ADA's unique resources and guidance. 
Guide
Guide
Build Your Future
  • Leadership and Ethics
  • Practice Management
Dentists maintain a high sense of trust in the community through our commitment to ethical. standards of conduct.
Topic page
Topic page
Hear directly from new dentist colleagues about their experiences with ethical concerns.
Publication
Publication
Learn about ASDA's policy, code of ethics and whitepaper on ethics and professionalism in dental. education.
Topic page
Topic page
Take courses through ADA CE Online. Dental students, use code STUDENT for free courses. 
Course
Course
Find products to support your practice, patient and more. Members get a 40% discount. 
Topic page
Topic page
Explore resources and expert advice on practice management and business topics.
Guide
Guide
Find information to help you with marketing, management your dental team and more.
Publication
Publication
Take care of yourself as well as your dental team mental and physical health.
Guide
Guide
Manage your practice as well as your personal life with services exclusive to ADA members.
Landing page
Landing page