Study Clubs
Grow Your Dental Career & Network
Study Clubs For All Dental Professionals
Dawson Study Clubs redefine the learning experience for dentists at every career stage. Find a Dawson Study Club tier that is the best fit for you.
Find A Tier For You
Starter Study Club
Open to all dental professionals
- Open to all dentists, no course history required.
- Monthly 1-2 hour Virtual Meetings. (CE available)
- Learning Portal Access. (up to 12 CE credits)
- All meetings held online.
- Dive into (12) Case Study Presentations with rotating Dawson Faculty.
- Enjoy a Mini-Residency discount.
Virtual Access
Starter Study Clubs are fully virtual.
Open to all
No prior Dawson course history required to join.
Resident Study Club
Exclusively for Mini-Residency Enrollees
- Open to any Dawson Dentist currently enrolled in a Mini-Residency.
- 3 (1) hour Virtual Meetings – Dawson Faculty Led. (CE available)
- Online access to “Functional Occlusion – From TMJ to Smile Design”
- All meetings held online.
- Learning Portal Access. (up to 29 CE credits)
- Enjoy Discounts on Dawson Electives.
Virtual Access
Starter Study Clubs are fully virtual.
Mini-Residency Access
Reserved for active Mini-Residency Students only.
Scholar Study Club
For Dawson Scholars Graduates
- Open to Dawson Scholars who have completed the Mini-Residency
- 4 On-site and/or Virtual Meetings (CE available).
- Online access to “Functional Occlusion – From TMJ to Smile Design”
- Select your Study Club location.
- Advanced Learning Portal Access (up to 46 CE credits).
- Enjoy Discounts on all Dawson Courses.
On-site or Online
Enjoy the option to pick your Study Club location.
Dawson Scholar Exclusive
Only Dawson Scholars may enroll.
Why Dentists Love Dawson Study Clubs
Hear from dental professionals who have found the right tier for their needs — gaining support, growth, dental CE, and lasting professional connections.
Top Perks of Dawson Study Clubs
Ignite Your Confidence:
- Experience a transformative journey towards mastering Complete Dentistry.
- Elevate your skills with hands-on sessions, cutting-edge techniques, and personalized guidance.
Build local Camaraderie:
- Connect with Dawson Dentists near you and unlock a network of like-minded professionals.
- Engage in live discussions, share groundbreaking ideas, and be part of your local community shaping the future of dentistry.
Continuous Learning, Continuous Success:
- Be a perpetual learner with ongoing support and resources tailored to Dawson Dentists.
- Stay ahead of the curve with early access to the latest industry trends, research, and breakthroughs.
Exclusive Help and Support:
- Receive invaluable mentorship from experienced practitioners.
- Tap into a wealth of knowledge, advice, and collaborative problem-solving.
How do I join a Dawson Study Club?
New to The Dawson Academy? Dive into the Starter Study Club, connecting with Dawson Faculty and other Starter Study Club members through monthly virtual meetings led by our faculty. Earn CE credits, access our rich learning portal, and enjoy savings on other programs. Mini-Residency participants explore the Resident Study Club, while Dawson Scholars have exclusive access to the Scholar Study Club.
Study Club Benefits
Convenient Locations & Access
Camaraderie & Local Support
Savings
Continued Learning
How Study Clubs Work
We encourage all general dentists, specialists, dental lab technicians and dental consultants to join. No prior Dawson class history is required, making Dawson Study Clubs open to all.
In general, a membership is 365 days of benefits, punctuated by meetings. The number of times and how long a Study Club meets varies per club but is based on 24 total credit hours annually.
We offer three tiers of study clubs. Study clubs combine discussions, and sometimes a hands-on case study, member challenges, or even a speaker, but the foundation is the instructional video module on specific topics. We believe this offers a leader and their members a great deal of flexibility within the basic structure.
The three tiers of clubs, are defined by experience and history with The Dawson Academy’s courses.
Some common options for frequency and length of general study club meetings are:
- 4 times per year for ~6 hr meetings
- 6 times per year for ~4 hr meetings
- 12 times per year for ~2 hr meetings
Virtual Study Clubs never meet in person and consist of 24 annual CE credits earned through several shorter video meetings, discussions through the online portal and independent viewing of online modules and webinars.
Hybrid Study Clubs are a combination of both general and virtual study club elements, and consist of 24 annual CE credits earned through in-person meetings, independent watching of online modules, and virtual discussion boards. The meetings may be in-person or the club may alternate virtual and in-person meetings.
Study Club Leaders may opt to extend the hours of each meeting or to continue discussions virtually between meetings, to provide time for speakers or for members to bring and discuss cases. For all clubs, the Online Learning Portal is central to communication, learning and receipt of CE certificates.
Your club is your support community in and between meetings. Interaction is encouraged!
Yes. A study club year provides up to 24 hours of CE, with additional CE opportunities available.
Meetings may be in-person, virtual, or a combination of the two within the same club. In general, study club content includes structured training through modules with open discussion. Each meeting may include one or more of the following: lecture, case presentation, discussion and hands-on exercises. Some study clubs may opt to have guest speakers at meetings or participate in virtual speaker opportunities. Members are encouraged to share their own cases.
Meeting topics will vary per club. Study Club Leaders pick from a library of club meeting content. The following are a few examples of study club meeting topics found in the Study Club Library:
- Various treatment planning cases
- Implants
- Lab communication
- Practice management and marketing
- Integrative Dental Medicine (Bacteria, Sleep Apnea, Inflammation)
The yearly Study Club fee is $2,500 for dentists and specialists and $1,250 for lab technicians.
You can split the fee into 4 payments. Our only requirement is that it is paid in full prior to the final meeting. To join, call The Dawson Academy at 1-800-952-2178 or fill out the form here.
