Are you a Dental Clinic Director looking to elevate your skills?
The ADA Certified Clinic Director (CCD) program is designed to equip clinical leaders with the tools to drive meaningful impact, foster excellence, and optimize patient care in a structured and interactive learning environment.
Grow your network of dentists that share similar responsibilities beyond the chairside.
Program Dates: September – March
Kickoff Location: September 19, 2025, at ADA Headquarters, Chicago, IL
Time Commitment: 6–8 hours/month
CE credits: Earn 35 CE Credits
Price: $3,499 for ADA members, $4,999 for non-members
Application & Selection Timeline
June 9, 2025: Applications Open
August 11, 2025: Applications Close
August 25, 2025: Selection Notifications Sent
September 1, 2025: Program Registration Completed
Apply Today & Take the
Next Step in Your Career!
Spaces are limited for this exclusive program.
Join a cohort of dedicated clinic directors and strengthen your leadership impact.
Why This Program?
There is no standardized pathway for preparing to be a clinic director—until now. The ADA Certified Clinic Director program provides a structured approach to developing essential leadership capabilities, ensuring clinic directors across all settings have the knowledge and skills to succeed. Participants of this program will have opportunities to engage with subject matter experts and have the unique opportunity to leverage the ADA’s unique resources for clinical excellenceand evidence-based dentistry.
This is your opportunity to:
- Build upon your leadership and management skills
- Enhance your financial lens to interpret KPIs, manage budgets, and optimize operations
- Master compliance, regulation, and risk management
- Gain insights into business growth strategies, integration, and financial oversight
- Connect with peers and industry leaders through interactive, real-world learning
Learning That Fits Your Career
This six-month certificate program balances live virtual instruction, in-person engagement, case-based learning, and self-study modules—ensuring a flexible yet rigorous learning experience.
- Live Cohort-Based Webinars: Twice per month, featuring expert-led discussions
- Self-Paced e-learning: Reinforce knowledge with guided study materials
- Apply your learning in real-world clinical leadership scenarios
- In-Person Kickoff Event in Chicago: Network with industry leaders and peers
- Earn 35 CE Credits: Enhance your professional development while earning CE
Who Should Enroll?
- New Clinic Directors: Build a solid foundation in clinic leadership and operations
- Experienced Leaders Seeking a Competitive Edge: Expand expertise in compliance, finance, and team management
- Practice Owners and Multi-Clinic Leaders: Standardize best practices across locations and ensure operational efficiency
- Emerging Leaders in Group Practices: Develop skills to transition into leadership roles
How are program applicants selected and placed?
The Certified Clinic Directors class features approximately 50 clinic directors from various practice settings within dentistry. When building each CCD class, we are looking for a strong cross-section of candidates representing a mix of diverse experiences from varying subsectors of dentistry. Our Selection Committee prioritizes candidates new to the Clinic Director role. To create a class with diverse perspectives, the candidate’s current role, organization, and experience are considered.
Do You Need Employer Assistance?
For your convenience, use this document template to request financial support from your employer to help cover program fees.