Find the Right Associateship

Build a lucrative and fulfilling career at a supportive practice.

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Take Control Of Your Career

Created by the ADA, ADAPT can find you a dental associateship that provides mentorship, hones your business and clinical skills, and prepares you for eventual ownership. Create your free profile to easily evaluate and apply to opportunities selected for you based on your career goals, practice approach, and match criteria. Or take our quick quiz and receive a customized recommendation on how to get started.

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Submit a profile, explore opportunities for ownership paths, partial ownership and more.
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ADAPT and your ADA Advisor connect you with practices that fit your criteria and style.
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ADAPT has resources to help you understand contracts, avoid pitfalls, and protect your interests.

We Find More Than Jobs — We Find Mentors

ADAPT's unique service connects you with the right dentist, practice, and mindset. Watch this success story!

Why Choose ADAPT?

Get Help Relocating

Thinking relocation? ADAPT’s national reach gives you more options, connecting you with like-minded dentists in areas where you don’t have an established network.

Receive Curated Matches

Your ADAPT profile provides insight into your short and long-term goals, allowing us to identify practices that will help you strengthen your skills and build the career you've always wanted.

Backed By the ADA

When you join, you'll get a personal ADA Advisor who will help you understand the negotiation process so you can be confident that you're getting a fair deal.

Personalized resources

Our mission is to provide you with all of the resources and tools needed to confidently progress through your next transition.

Resources For Associates

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Will that practice help you meet your long-term goals?
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What size practice is right? Where? What about an associate-to-owner path?
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Protect your interests and your wallet by avoiding common issues.

Get Started For Free

Complete your free profile to start working with an ADA Advisor and find your right match. Students and recent graduates looking for their first associateship can use ADAPT for FREE!