Since 2003, the ADA Institute for Diversity in Leadership has admitted over 285 dentists from diverse racial, ethnic, and gender backgrounds who have been traditionally underrepresented in leadership roles. The award-winning program is designed to strengthen leadership skills and build professional networks. As part of the program, with all expenses paid, participants attend three sessions at ADA Headquarters in Chicago, learning from faculty from Duke University, and participate in 10 virtual sessions throughout the year. In addition, participants are required to develop and complete a new leadership project addressing a need in their community or dental association.

Applications are now being accepted for the 2023-2024 class. Applications must be submitted on ADA.org by April 28. All expenses are covered for this program, in part through support from Crest + Oral-B and Henry Schein, Inc.