Whether you're seeking confidential support, looking for resources for a colleague, or simply checking in on your own well-being, the resources below can help. NCDHP has curated trusted resources from national organizations, state programs, and peer support networks to help you find the right support at the right time.
State dental societies maintain confidential dentist health and well-being programs that provide peer support, assistance with help-seeking, referral resources, and professional support services for dentists, dental students, and their families.
Use the American Dental Association's directory below to locate your state dental society and available dentist health program resources.
A flyer listing other ADA resources for dental professional well-being can be downloaded below (under Additional Resources).
The ADA Well-Being Index is a free, anonymous, validated self-assessment developed by Mayo Clinic and licensed by the ADA for dentists, dental specialists, dental team members, and students. It takes less than one minute to complete and provides an individualized assessment of well-being and risk across multiple dimensions.
Getting started is simple:
Therapy and coaching can serve different purposes. This ADA article explains the differences and offers practical guidance for deciding which type of support may be right for you.
Which support path is right for you? — ADA News
The International Doctors in Alcoholics Anonymous (IDAA) is a worldwide fellowship of healthcare professionals and their families affected by substance use and related disorders. Since 1949, it has provided confidential peer support, fellowship, and hope through recovery meetings, educational programs, family support, and an annual conference.
IDAA welcomes healthcare professionals and family members from all backgrounds and supports multiple pathways to recovery. It operates independently and is not affiliated with licensing boards, monitoring programs, government agencies, or any single recovery organization.
Learn more about Dentist Health Programs, confidentiality, helping a colleague, and what to expect when seeking support.
The ADA's Dental Sound Bites™ podcast series explores mental health, burnout, recovery, resilience, and well-being in the dental profession. Episodes feature conversations with dental professionals and experts, including an episode with NCDHP Vice President Dr. J. William Claytor.
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