About Us
Advancing Dental Education. Elevating Patient Care.
The Academy for Advanced Dental Education (AADE) is dedicated to training the next generation of dental professionals through practical, high-quality, career-focused education.
AADE provides training for dental assistants, expanded functions, radiology, dental lab technology, treatment plan coordination, dental office management, digital dentistry, orthodontic assisting, and advanced full arch education for dentists.
- Practical, career-focused dental education
- Training for clinical, administrative, and laboratory roles
- Programs designed to improve patient care and professional growth
The Academy for Advanced Dental Education was created to help dental professionals build the skills, confidence, and knowledge needed to succeed in modern dentistry. Our programs combine real-world training, professional instruction, and practical application to support both new and experienced dental team members.
Empowering Dental Professionals.
Improving Patient Outcomes.
AADE delivers education that is practical, organized, and designed for real-world dental practice.
Advance Education
Provide structured, high-quality training for dental assistants, dental team members, lab technicians, office managers, and dentists.
Promote Patient Safety
Equip dental professionals with the knowledge and confidence to follow proper clinical, administrative, radiology, infection control, and patient care protocols.
Support Excellence
Equip dental professionals with the knowledge and confidence to follow proper clinical, administrative, radiology, infection control, and patient care protocols.
Excellence in Dental Education From Day One
We are committed to providing dental professionals with practical, high-quality education delivered by experienced instructors in a supportive and professional learning environment.
Multiple Programs
Clinical, administrative, lab, and dentist training
Hands-On Training
Practical skills for real dental settings
Career Advancement
Designed for professional growth
Patient-Centered Education
Training focused on safety, quality, and care
Meet Our Instructors
Learn From Leaders You Can Trust
Our team includes anesthesiologists, certifed nurse anesthwists, oral surgeons, dentists, and experienced clinical educators who are passionate about teaching and patient salety
Cory Pickens, MD, CEO
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Claudio Palma, MD
Board Certified Anesthesiologist, Medical Director
Erwin Washington, COO
Aerospace Engineering, Dental Emergency Simulation & COO
Leigh-Ann Schuerman, DMD
Dental Sedation Instructor, Clinical Director
Michael Morehead, DDS
Dental Sedation Instructor
Jeffrey Yasny, D.D.S, F.A.D.S.A, Dip. Anaesth
Board Certified Dental Anesthesiologist, Dental Sedation Instructor
Amanda “Mandy” Ashley, DMD, MsEd, MS, Dip. ABPD
Board Certified Pediatric Dentist, Dental Sedation Instructor
Jeffrey Hansen, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon, Dental Sedation Instructor
Shanetta Sutton, DMD
Dental Sedation Instructor
Shanetta Sutton, DMD
Dental Sedation Instructor
Travis Coulter, DDS
Dental Sedation Instructor
Bing (Becky) Wang, DDS
Dental Sedation Instructor
Bruce Trimble, DDS, Biochemical Engineering
Dental Sedation Instructor
Wisdom Akpaka, DDS
Dental Sedation Instructor
Mercer Sargent
BA, Director of Operations, ACLS Instructor 209-391-1450
Ryan Cappis
BS, Course Administrator | ADMA 720-650-7565
Our Open Door Policy
We promote an open dialogue between dental and medical professionals. Our faculty and staff are always available to answer questions, share insights, and support your growth
Meet Our New Instructors
- Waleed Elmaliah, DDS, PHD Endo
- Mustafa Khalaf DDS, MDS, PhD (OMFS).
Why It Matters
With years of applied clinical experience, our instructors bring real-world insight into every lacture and hands-on session You'll gain the salte, confidence, and support you need 10 provide safe, effective sedation in your practice