American Association of Dental Speakers
Advance your speaking career through AADS-hosted conferences, workshops, webinars, and continuing education programs designed for dental professionals.
Upcoming Events
The flagship AADS event of the year. Three days of keynotes, breakout sessions, speaker showcases, and networking for dental professionals at every stage of their speaking career. CE credit available.
A two-day intensive workshop designed to prepare dental professionals for the CDS certification process. Covers the AADS Speaker Competency Standards, presentation review, and peer feedback sessions.
A live one-hour webinar covering how dental speakers can build a professional online presence, attract event bookings, and leverage social media to grow their speaking practice.
Learn how to structure dental presentations that meet AADS evidence-based content standards. Covers literature review, conflict-of-interest disclosure, and slide design best practices.
A full-day event where AADS members present 15-minute speaking samples to a panel of CDS-certified reviewers and peers. Ideal for members preparing for CDS certification or seeking structured feedback.
A practical webinar covering speaker agreements, honorarium negotiation, travel reimbursement standards, and how to protect yourself as a professional dental speaker.
Continuing Education
AADS offers continuing education programming designed specifically for dental professionals who speak. All AADS CE programs are developed to meet AGD PACE standards.
A self-paced online series covering the fundamentals of dental speaking: presentation structure, audience engagement, evidence-based content, and professional conduct. Available to all AADS members.
A focused course reviewing the four domains of the AADS Speaker Competency Standards. Required preparation for CDS certification candidates.
Covers the AADS Code of Ethics, conflict-of-interest disclosure requirements, evidence-based content standards, and professional conduct expectations for dental speakers.
Member Benefits
AADS members receive priority registration access and early-bird pricing for all events. Join AADS to ensure you never miss an opportunity to grow your speaking career.
