The Association of Dental Groups (ADG) is delighted to announce a new partnership with Smile Dental Academy to offer ADG members priority access and exclusive terms for training courses which are part of Smile Dental Academy’s educational pathway. The ADG, the trade body for the UK’s ‘mixed economy’, covering NHS, Private and Community-based dentistry, is keen to support dental practice groups, and help ensure the dental industry is on the right path to excel. Ensuring access to the latest training available for the dental workforce is key to supporting the dental profession and strengthening it for the future. Smile Dental Academy is a leading, multi-award winning, postgraduate dental education provider delivering a complete educational pathway for clinicians and dental organisations. They specialise in practical, evidence-based education that directly improves clinical confidence, patient outcomes and long-term career progression. Smile Dental Academy works with independent practices, corporates and DSOs to support clinician development, retention and performance through structured training and mentoring. They operate internationally with delivery across London, Manchester, Dubai and Mumbai, and have trained thousands of dental professionals since 2019.

Smile Dental Academy education:

• Delivering postgraduate education across all major clinical disciplines including restorative and aesthetic dentistry, orthodontics and aligners, endodontics, implants and oral surgery, periodontics, facial aesthetics and paediatric dentistry
• Whole Team Training – Dentists, Therapists, Hygienists, Dental Nurses, Treatment Coordinators, Receptionists and Technicians
• Mentoring and Starting in Dentistry in the UK Course
• Providing hands on short courses, Level 7 Diplomas and MSc progression pathways
• Offering blended learning through live training, online platforms, webinars and CPD
• Supporting clinicians with structured mentoring, case support and live patient exposure
• Helping practices and groups improve clinical standards, confidence and productivity

Exclusive ADG offer:

• Exclusive ADG member access to Smile Dental Academy’s educational pathway
• Preferential pricing and discounts on Level 7 Diploma programmes
• Access to hands on courses, mentoring and live patient training
• Complimentary webinars and online CPD opportunities
• Support for clinicians at different career stages, from early years to advanced practice
• Priority access to selected programmes, events and resources

For more information and to register visit: Smile Dental Academy

Neil Carmichael, Executive Chair, Association of Dental Groups, said: “The ADG is delighted to be able to offer our members this priority access to Smile Dental Academy’s excellent training offer. It is important for the Association to be supporting dentistry. Smile Dental Academy’s exclusive offer for ADG members is an invaluable opportunity for professionals to expand their clinical knowledge as well as receive business training. I would encourage our members to take advantage of this wide range of superb training courses.”

Dr Jin Vaghela, CEO Founder, Smile Dental Academy said: “We are passionate about raising standards in dentistry through practical education and mentoring that genuinely supports clinicians in the real world. Partnering with the ADG allows us to extend that support to its members and help shape confident, skilled and fulfilled dental professionals for the future.”