Hire the Right Dental Associate With An ADA Advisor | American Dental Association

Hire the Right Associate

ADAPT will find the associate who will provide the continuity of care your patients expect

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Find The Right Long-Term Hire

Created by the ADA, ADAPT matches dentists with shared practice philosophies and goals for successful hires. Your profile helps our ADA Advisors find an associate that practices dentistry the way you do, so your patients and staff remain in good hands as you grow your business or strike your ideal work/life balance. Create your free profile or take our quick quiz to receive a customized recommendation on getting started.

How ADAPT Helps You Hire The Right Person

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We match candidates to your practice style and values, ensuring high-quality care for patients.
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ADAPT will provide resources and advice to successfully integrate a new dentist into your practice.
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Your ADA Advisor helps set goals, evaluate candidates, and simplifies contract negotiations.

Take The Guesswork Out Of Hiring

"I would not hesitate to recommend the ADAPT program ... this program has enabled me to find the right person!”

Why Choose ADAPT?

You maintain control

There are no exclusivity agreements. Our mission is to educate you and provide complete transparency, giving you the tools to to make well-informed hiring decisions.

National reach

ADAPT’s national reach broadens the pool of potential candidates, connecting you with like-minded dentists from throughout the country.

Focus on philosophy of care

Your ADAPT profile provides insight into your core values, long-term goals, and approach to dentistry. This allows us to identify potential matches that share your philosophy of care.

Powered by the ADA

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

Confidential & secure

No personally identifiable information is exchanged until both parties agree to move forward with the interview process.

Personalized resources

Our mission is to provide you with the resources and tools needed to confidently integrate your new hire into your practice.

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Show candidates your practice is well-run and ready for expansion.
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Get staff on-board and integrate the new dentist into your practice.
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Protect your interests and your pocketbook by avoiding common issues.

Create A Free Profile To Simplify Hiring

Complete your free profile to start working with an ADA Advisor and find your ideal candidate. You only pay when you sign a contract with your new hire.