What is the cost of a DSD course?

Note: Pricing is subject to change. Always check the official course page for current rates.

Why do DSD course costs vary (and what are you actually paying for)?

Not all dental education is created equal. Here are three crucial factors that drive price differences:

1. Learning format

• Online courses = Lower overhead, flexible access, learn at your pace

• In-person programs = Limited capacity, direct instructor/mentor access, immersive environment

2. Clinical Exposure Level

Programs such as DSD Clinical include live patient demonstrations and real-time interdisciplinary planning. You're not watching videos at a course like this one, you're observing actual clinical decisions as they happen.

3. Training Focus

The subject matter of the course can vary greatly, and each requires different expertise, preparation time and resources. For example, courses may cover:

• Case acceptance and communication systems

• Clinical smile design execution

• Digital workflow implementation

• Scanner mastery and technical skills

What's included in your course fee?

Typically included:

• All educational content (live and/or on-demand)

• Instruction from DSD faculty or certified educators

• Course materials, workbooks and implementation guides

• Certificate of completion

• CE Credits

• Extra content

• Exclusive social events

• Special offers

Not included:

• Travel and accommodation for in-person courses

• Personal clinical equipment

• Optional add-on services

Always check the specific course page for complete details on what your investment covers.

Course participants do a smile design exercise at Designing Smiles with Christian Coachman.

Course participants observe live procedures over the shoulder at the DSD Clinical course.

So how can you choose the right DSD course (without wasting money)?

The financial investment required is undeniably an important factor when choosing a course. However, we recommend that rather than starting with price, ask yourself the following questions to ensure that you are choosing the learning experience that will be most beneficial to you:

1. What's your biggest bottleneck right now?

• DSD Concept? → DSD Online

• Case acceptance rates? → Case Acceptance Mastery

• Clinical execution? → DSD Clinical or Designing Smiles

• Team communication? → DSD Coordinators or Team Consultancy

• Digital workflow? → Intraoral Scanner Festival or DSD Online

• Proven System Implementation? → Case Acceptance Mastery

• ROI? → Case Acceptance Mastery

• AI? → Case Acceptance Mastery

• MKT (how to attract more patients)? → Case Acceptance Mastery

• DSD Lab Access? DSD Provider On-Demand

2. How do you prefer to learn?

• Structured, self-paced → DSD Online

• Intensive immersion & DSD Mentors interaction → In-person programs

The real question isn't "how much does the course cost?" — it's "what's the ROI?"

Here's what nobody talks about: the cost of a DSD course is not your only investment.

You're also investing:

• Time away from production

• Travel and accommodation

• Mental energy to implement new systems

• Potential disruption to current workflows

But here's what you get back:

• Higher case acceptance rates

• More predictable treatment planning

• Streamlined team communication

• Patients who understand and value your recommendations

One accepted comprehensive case can often cover the entire course investment.

The dentists who see the biggest ROI aren't necessarily the ones who choose the cheapest option. They're the ones who choose the right option for their specific practice challenge, and then actually implement what they learn.

Bottom Line: What Does a DSD Course Cost?

Short answer: $35/month to $6,000+ depending on format and focus.

Real answer: It depends on whether you need foundational knowledge, clinical mastery, team implementation, or all three.

By addressing the price of DSD courses, we believe you can make a more informed decision and know which option meets your specific needs. As a company of dental professionals, we appreciate that registering for courses is an important decision, because it can involve time away from clinical practice, may require travel arrangements as well as allocating time for learning in your schedule.

For that reason, we put a lot of consideration into our courses, curating the learning experiences to ensure participants can truly get the best we have to offer.

We encourage you to carefully consider the overall strategy for your clinic and how to get the greatest return on investment in the digital tools you buy. The DSD courses and programs for implementation were specifically designed for you to achieve this return on investment.

We don't hide pricing behind "contact us" forms because we believe you deserve transparency.

For the most current pricing and specific course inclusions, always visit the official course page.

Plan your learning for the year ahead

If you’re considering a DSD course and want a clear overview of what’s coming next, you can download the DSD 2026 Course Calendar.

It includes all upcoming courses, formats, and locations, so you can plan ahead and choose the learning experience that best fits your goals, schedule and stage of practice.