American Association of Dental Speakers
Elevating the Standard of Dental Education
The American Association of Dental Speakers brings together dental educators, clinicians, industry experts, and professional speakers committed to advancing the quality and impact of dental education.
The Professional Home for Dental Speakers
AADS provides the professional infrastructure that dental speakers deserve — establishing standards, offering certification, supporting professional development, building industry connections, and recognizing excellence in dental education.
Professional Standards
Professional Standards
Promoting ethical, accurate, high-quality dental education through established guidelines and accountability.
Speaker Development
Speaker Development
Helping speakers strengthen their presentations, positioning, and professional careers at every stage.
Certification & Recognition
Certification & Recognition
Providing a structured pathway for qualified speakers to demonstrate professional excellence and earn recognized credentials.
Industry Connection
Industry Connection
Connecting speakers, organizations, conferences, dental companies, and educational opportunities across the profession.
More Than Membership
More Than Membership
AADS is designed to help dental speakers build credibility, improve their craft, expand their professional network, and create meaningful educational impact across the dental profession.
Professional Credibility
Establish your standing as a qualified, vetted dental educator recognized by a national professional association.
Speaker Certification
Earn the Certified Dental Speaker (CDS) designation a recognized credential that sets you apart.
Continuing Education
Access curated CE opportunities designed specifically for dental speakers and educators.
Speaker Training
Develop your presentation skills, platform presence, and educational effectiveness.
Mentorship
Connect with experienced dental speakers who can guide your professional development.
Networking
Build relationships with peers, industry leaders, dental organizations, and conference planners.
Speaking Opportunities
Access a curated pipeline of speaking opportunities with dental organizations and conferences.
Speaker Directory
Be listed in the AADS Speaker Directory the trusted resource for organizations seeking qualified dental speakers.
Industry Connections
Connect with dental manufacturers, vendors, DSOs, and companies seeking dental education partnerships.
Events & Workshops
Participate in AADS-hosted events, workshops, and professional development programs.
Peer Collaboration
Collaborate with fellow dental educators on research, content, and educational initiatives.
Recognition & Awards
Be recognized for outstanding contributions to dental education through AADS awards and honors.
Certified Dental Speaker
Set Yourself Apart as a Dental Educator
AADS Designation
Certified Dental Speaker (CDS)
The CDS designation recognizes dental speakers who demonstrate professional expertise, educational quality, ethical standards, presentation ability, and a sustained commitment to advancing the dental profession.
The Certification Process
Apply
Submit your professional credentials, CV, areas of expertise, speaking history, references, and required documentation.
Submit Speaking Samples
Provide two speaking videos for evaluation by qualified AADS reviewers.
Professional Review
Reviewers evaluate subject-matter expertise, accuracy, presentation organization, audience engagement, educational value, slide quality, professionalism, and ethical standards.
Interview
Qualified candidates participate in a structured AADS interview with the certification committee.
Certification
Approved candidates earn the Certified Dental Speaker designation, valid for three years subject to renewal.
Apply
Submit your professional credentials, CV, areas of expertise, speaking history, references, and required documentation.
Submit Speaking Samples
Provide two speaking videos for evaluation by qualified AADS reviewers.
Professional Review
Reviewers evaluate subject-matter expertise, accuracy, presentation organization, audience engagement, educational value, slide quality, professionalism, and ethical standards.
Interview
Qualified candidates participate in a structured AADS interview with the certification committee.
Certification
Approved candidates earn the Certified Dental Speaker designation, valid for three years subject to renewal.
CDS certification is valid for three years, subject to renewal requirements including continued speaking activity, professional development, ethical compliance, and performance standards.
Professional Pathway
A Professional Pathway for Every Stage
AADS provides a structured professional pathway allowing speakers to advance as their experience, contribution, and professional standing grow.
Associate Member
The entry point for dental professionals committed to education and speaking. Access member benefits, resources, and the AADS community.
Certified Dental Speaker
A recognized professional credential for dental speakers who meet rigorous standards of expertise, ethics, and educational quality.
Fellow of the American Association of Dental Speakers
The highest AADS distinction, recognizing sustained excellence, leadership, and significant contribution to dental education.
Find a Dental Speaker
Find a Dental Speaker
Organizations, conferences, dental societies, and companies can search the AADS Speaker Directory to find qualified, vetted dental speakers for any educational need.
Dr. Sarah Mitchell, DDS
DDS, FAGD
✦ CDSRestorative Dentistry
Dr. James Okafor, DMD
DMD, MS, FAADS
✦ CDSImplant Dentistry
Dr. Linda Chen, RDH, MS
RDH, MS, CDS
✦ CDSPeriodontics & Prevention
Join the Association Elevating Dental Education
Become part of the professional community setting the standard for dental speaking and education. Whether you are an established national speaker or an emerging dental educator, AADS is your professional home.