Mentorship that matters
Learn from established dentists who have been where you are and want to help you succeed.
Build confidence, connections, and career success.
The Succeed Program is designed for early-career dentists within 10 years of practice. Gain practical guidance, mentorship, and 24 CEUs across six dynamic modules that bridge gaps between dental school and real-world practice.
24 CEUs
Total program credit
$40 / CEU
Exceptional value
6 Modules
Every other month
What is the Succeed Program?
Created by AzDA President-elect Dr. Nafys Samandari, the Succeed Masters Program is tailored for early-career dentists who are within 10 years of practice.
The program offers essential insights and practical advice from experts — knowledge often missing from dental school — at a strong value of just $40 per CEU.
Participants will build lasting, meaningful relationships with mentors and peers while gaining practical knowledge they can use in their careers.
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Why attend the Succeed Program?
This is not a canned lecture series. It is individualized attention from experienced dentists and subject matter experts who want early-career dentists to succeed.
Practical business skills
Build the business know-how dental school does not teach — but your practice needs.
Clinical confidence
Strengthen clinical decision-making and gain confidence in the care you provide.
Peer relationships
Connect with peers who understand your journey and will grow with you.
What will you learn?
1
Jan. 31, 2026
Leadership skills, balancing professional and personal priorities, and mental health.
2
March 28, 2026
Treatment planning, decision-making, complex cases, All-on-4s, compliance, patient data, informed consent, malpractice, aesthetics, and phasing.
3
May 16, 2026
Honing your favorite parts of dentistry and learning where and how to get proficient in the areas you enjoy most.
4
July 18, 2026
Business acumen, navigating insurance billing, HMO/PPO issues, charting tips to “protect and profit,” and malpractice.
5
Sept. 26, 2026
Marketing, distinguishing yourself in the market, negative reviews, and social media.
6
Nov. 14, 2026
Transitions, buying, selling, group practice, and employee contracts.
Why I Attend
Hear why the Succeed Program matters.
Personal and professional growth
Learn smarter — not harder.
Gain an immediate advantage by learning from successful professionals who are invested in your future. Develop a network of resources and mentors you can call on throughout your career.
You will also build authentic, lifelong relationships with fellow early-career dentists who participate in the program with you.
Scholarships are available.
Central Arizona Dental Society members who have been out of school for less than 10 years may apply. Ten scholarships are available, each worth $500 toward the Succeed Program.
Scholarship winners will be notified on or before December 15, 2025, via email.
Support the next generation of dentists.
Established dentists can sponsor or help cover tuition costs for early-career dentists, including associates they have hired or are considering hiring.
You can sponsor a specific early-career dentist, help defray the cost for all participants, or volunteer as a future facilitator or speaker.
Invest in yourself. Elevate your practice.
Join the Succeed Program and build the skills, confidence, and connections you need for the career — and life — you want.
