AADSM Mastery Program Scholarship Program

The AADSM Mastery Program Scholarship was developed to provide support to dentists practicing in underserved communities and dentists who are active-duty military members. The goal is to improve access to oral appliance therapy - a proven, effective treatment for obstructive sleep apnea, provided by an AADSM Qualified Dentist.

The scholarship will be awarded to up to five dentists who meet the necessary criteria, providing complimentary registration for each recipient to enroll in the AADSM Mastery Program, a comprehensive, unbiased continuing educational program for dentists aiming to provide snoring and sleep apnea solutions.

To date, more than 4,000 dentists have been trained through the AADSM Mastery Program. Upon completion of the program, dentists are also eligible to apply for the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine certification examination.

The AADSM Mastery Program is a two-part program consisting of Mastery 1 and Mastery 2. The first part of the program is completely virtual. The second part involves a virtual component and an in-person weekend workshop held at the University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry several times throughout the year.

“Obstructive sleep apnea impacts millions of Americans every year. Unfortunately, a large percentage of those patients never receive a proper diagnosis or treatment. One way to help is to make sure there are local dentists trained to provide oral appliance therapy throughout the country. These scholarships will provide the necessary training and tools to dentists practicing in areas that need it most.”

- Kevin Postol, DDS, AADSM President

Application Process Overview

Applications will be accepted until March 15, 2026. The AADSM Mastery Committee will review applications and recommend up to five scholarship recipients to the AADSM Board of Directors. Notification will be sent via email to the email address provided on the application.

Selected recipients will receive complimentary registration for the 2026 AADSM Mastery Program ($7,000 value). All other expenses, including travel, are the responsibility of the dentist.

Questions? Contact info@aadsm.org

Eligibility:

Applicants must meet ALL of the following criteria:

• You are a licensed dentist practicing in a rural area as defined by Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) OR are an active duty military dentist.
• You do not have a qualified dentist within 50 miles of your practice. Visit the Find-a-Dentist directory to search by zip code.
• You are an AADSM full or federal service member in good standing.
  

How to Apply

Be prepared to provide:

• Demographic information
• Description of your professional background and why you are pursuing the Mastery Program (300-500 words)
• Description of your experience and education in DSM
• How the Mastery Program will advance your career and contribute to the field (200-300 words)

Have these documents for upload:

• Current CV or resume (2 pages max in a single PDF)
• Dental license, showing expiration dates (JPEG or PDF)
• Optional: Letter of recommendation from a community physician (PDF, limit one letter)

Click here to apply:

Scholarship Application