Networking. Support. Success. Join the Academy of Dental Management Consultants

Being a self-employed dental management consultant can be a lonely experience, but an Academy of Dental Management Consultants membership provides the support and guidance needed to improve your business and your client’s results. The ability to interact with dental consultant colleagues who truly understand your passion, your commitments, and the dental profession itself directly impacts your success and the success of your clients. Find out if you’re the right fit for ADMC!

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Executive Director, Bonnie Pugh

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Director of New Members Lana Rivera

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Access to Professional Resources

  • “A Step Above” audio newsletter contains timely educational and informative topics from dental industry leaders and Academy members.
  • ADMC Webinar Educational Series through which industry experts educate members on current trends and business-related topics.
  • Collaborate with colleagues through the ADMC Annual Meeting. Ask your peers questions. Network and build relationships.
  • ADMC website including your personal member listing webpage.
  • Participate in the ADMC private “Members Only” Facebook Group.
  • Access to the Academy’s webinar platform for delivery of educational and/or marketing content at no charge once per year or more frequently at a nominal charge.

ADMC Annual Meeting

  • Our yearly event provides the opportunity to participate in round table discussions to learn how peers manage their consulting businesses.
  • You will be supported and encouraged by everyone’s willingness to SHARE.
  • Keynote speakers that are in tune with the needs of your business, who teach, enlighten, and help you grow your business in the direction you are looking for.
  • Opportunity to be a presenter at our annual meetings in front of well-respected dental industry leaders, meeting planners, and corporate sponsors, which offers you great exposure.

Gain Credibility

A membership with an organization such as ADMC enhances the credibility you will have with your clients, as they will be able to see the knowledge and experience you are able to gain through networking with fellow members and accessing our ever-growing library of resources. The growth of your own dental expertise will be felt and appreciated by the clients who are putting their trust in you to help guide their dental practice.

The Camaraderie Stays Strong Throughout the Year

“I have received great value from my membership with ADMC. The annual meetings are always jam-packed with information I can take home and use right away. In addition to education, there are many networking opportunities. I have developed wonderful friendships with other members who are successful and want to help me succeed. The camaraderie remains strong throughout the year as members reach out to each other with questions and answers. I’m also excited about the new ADMC website with all the features to help me advance my career.”

LESLIE CANHAM

A “Must Do” If One Is Serious about Growing as a Consultant

“The Academy of Dental Management Consultants’ founder, Mr. Charlie Kidd approached dental consultants twenty plus years ago and outlined his dream of having an annual forum for consultants to gather for sharing ideas and strengthening the profession of dental consulting. Charlie passed away soon after ADMC started and left a void in the hearts of all who knew him, but his dream lived on. Thanks to Susan DiGiambattista, Executive Director and the outstanding board of ADMC, the Academy has grown to numbers that would have made Charlie proud. Today ADMC is the pre-meeting of the ADA that we all look forward to. The speakers, panelists, members, exhibitors and guests make the annual ADMC session a “must do” if one is serious about growing as a dental consultant and developing their own business along with their client practices.”

LINDA MILES

ADMC’s Support of the Dental Consulting Community is Multi-Faceted

“The ADMC is an organization filled with knowledgeable, generous and enthusiastic consultants who specialize in dentistry. Its support of the dental consulting community is multi-faceted. Annual meetings have outstanding speakers and information sharing from the heart of each member present. The website gives an individual searching for dentistry’s best and brightest consultants, an easy threshold to cross. The recorded series, A Step Above, which is issued quarterly, is a rich resource for the consultant on the go. Thanks ADMC for making my life and my business more successful.”

LAURA JAMISON

Joining Requirements

Definition of a Management Consultant

Dental Management Consultants are defined by the ADMC as those individuals who derive their primary income from providing any or all of the following services to the dental profession: management of advisory services, lecturing, consulting, marketing, financial analysis, practice transitions.

 

Influencer Member

For those beginning their journey in dental consulting or just exploring the possibilities, the Influencer Membership provides a strong foundation for professional growth.

  • Eligibility: Industry experience of 0-1 years.
  • Access: Newsletters, online resources, and a website profile.
  • Opportunities: Attend Connect Meetings to network and learn from others.
  • Voting Rights: No voting privileges.
  • Term Limits: May remain at this level for up to 2 years.

Innovator Member

If you’re starting to build momentum in your career, the Innovator Membership offers a chance to expand your influence and involvement within ADMC.

  • Eligibility: Industry experience of 1-3 years.
  • Access: Newsletters, online resources, and a website profile.
  • Voting Rights: Full voting privileges.
  • Commitments: Must attend at least one ADMC meeting every two years.
  • Involvement: Serve on committees, participate in Connect Meetings, and engage in discussions that shape the future of the dental consulting industry.

Visionary Member

With years of experience under your belt, the Visionary Membership empowers you to take a leadership role within ADMC, including mentorship opportunities.

  • Eligibility: Minimum 4 years of industry and consulting experience.
  • Access: Newsletters, online resources, and a website profile.
  • Voting Rights: Full voting privileges.
  • Commitments: Must attend at least one ADMC meeting every two years.
  • Leadership: Eligible to host Connect Meetings, speak at the annual meeting, and serve on the board of directors or committees.
  • Mentorship: Encourage growth in others by mentoring new members or leading educational sessions at our annual meeting.

Legendary Member

For veteran and founding members no longer practicing, the Legendary Membership allows continued involvement and recognition within ADMC.

  • Eligibility: Veteran or founding member, retired from active practice.
  • Access: Newsletters, online resources, and a “Legendary” website profile.
  • Involvement: May speak at the annual meeting and attend Connect Meetings.
  • Note: No voting rights or board/committee roles.

ADMC Member Code of Ethics

Guidelines for dealing with clients:

  • Maintain client confidentiality.
  • Required client disclosure: Income, finder’s fees, or incentives derived from any product or service recommended to the client will be fully disclosed in advance.
  • Have high standards, display integrity, and be honest towards each assignment. Never compromise quality for quantity in your work.

Guidelines for dealing with other consultants:

  • We will not use a colleague’s material, seminar, or workbook titles without permission. Material shared will be identified, and its source properly credited to clients.
  • Members are encouraged to maintain a sense of caring and help towards each other.
  • We encourage every consultant to advise a client who is actively working with another consultant to disclose their desire to change.