Common Questions

Who Can Apply?

Practicing dentists with five or more years of clinical experience
Must be a resident of the United Sates, Canada or Puerto Rico

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WHAT'S INCLUDED?

Six months of tuition
Two complimentary hotel nights per session
Earn up to 80 continuing education units
Six mentoring sessions with alumni
Access to executive coaching at a preferred rate
On-campus meals (breakfast and lunch)
Admission to the Dentistry on the Rise Symposium
Hosted parties and other exclusive events

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

Guiding Leaders is paid for by Glidewell for the accepted participants
Participants are responsible for their own airfare
The program is valued at $25,000

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WHEN AND WHERE DOES THE PROGRAM TAKE PLACE?

All six Guiding Leaders courses will take place at Glidewell Clinical Education Centers in two locations: Irvine, CA, and Raleigh, NC. Applicants will select their preferred location when applying.

WHAT SHOULD I KNOW BEFORE I BOOK MY TRAVEL?

To make your experience as convenient as possible, we provide two complimentary hotel nights per session at our recommended hotels: the Hyatt Irvine in California and the Sheraton Imperial Hotel Raleigh-Durham Airport in North Carolina. Both hotels are conveniently located just minutes from campus, with complimentary shuttle transportation provided between the hotels and campuses.

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