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About Us
Empowering Dental Leadership for Practice Growth
At Dental Director Academy (DDA), we’re redefining dental education by focusing on leadership—the key to sustainable practice success. While most dental training centers on clinical skills, we equip office managers and teams with the tools to streamline operations, increase profitability, and drive growth.
DDA empowers office leaders to take charge, ensuring smooth operations so dentists can focus on patient care.
PACE-Approved
We meet all 13 standards of the Academy of General Dentistry’s PACE program, providing top-tier education—no fluff here.
Built by Real Experts
Founded by Stephanie Richardson—former RDA, 20-year veteran in dental ops and experienced coach.
Tailored Solutions
Membership, consulting, courses—we provide exactly what your practice needs to scale, all without leaving your office.
Stephanie Richardson
RDA, CEO, Founder
Stephanie Richardson is a seasoned dental consultant and founder of Dental Director Academy, bringing over 20 years of experience in practice management, dental assisting, and front-office operations. Having worked as a receptionist, RDA, office manager, coach, and Director of Operations, she understands the challenges dental teams face and knows what it takes to run a thriving practice.
With five years of coaching experience, Stephanie is passionate about empowering office managers and dental teams to reach their full potential. She believes that strong leadership and engaged teams are the foundation of a successful practice, and she works to instill a culture of continuous growth, efficiency, and patient-centered care.
Through her expertise and compassionate leadership, Stephanie continues to make a meaningful impact on the dental industry, helping professionals build profitable, efficient, and fulfilling practices.
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Work With Us
Dental Director Academy provides specialized online dental office manager training and consulting for practices throughout Canada and the US. Strong leadership builds thriving practices—let us show you how.
Membership
Gain access to a powerful suite of tools to stay at the forefront of the industry.
Course
Become the Dental Director of Operations you were meant to be in just one hour a week.
Growth Advisory
Work with us to build your own personalized program for long-term success.
The DDA Guarantee
We guarantee 100% satisfaction with all our programs. Not happy? We fix it. No fine print. No hassle.
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