SameDay Dental Clinic has officially been designated a Certified Autism Center™ (CAC), granted by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). This recognition is awarded to organizations that have completed specialized autism-specific training and certification to better serve and accommodate autistic and sensory-sensitive patients.
“At SameDay Dental Clinic, our commitment has always been to provide compassionate, inclusive, and world-class care for every patient. Becoming a Certified Autism Center™ is an important step in ensuring that patients of all abilities feel supported, respected, and comfortable in our environment,” says Dr. Costa Nicolopoulos, oral & maxillofacial surgeon and co-director of SameDay Dental Clinic.
As part of the certification process, the SameDay team completed comprehensive training on autism awareness, communication strategies, and sensory-friendly best practices to enhance the overall patient experience. The training equips staff with the knowledge and confidence to create a more supportive and understanding environment for every patient, including autistic and sensory-sensitive individuals.
To ensure a comfortable and stress-free experience for autistic and sensory-sensitive patients, SameDay Dental Clinic provides a recovery room with a calm and composed atmosphere, adjustable lighting to suit each patient’s preference, and dental chairs equipped with televisions to help create a sense of ease and distraction during treatment. For children, the clinic offers toys and a play table to keep them engaged, while wheelchair assistance and ramp ensure smooth accessibility for patients with mobility challenges. Every detail is designed to make dental care more inclusive, supportive, and reassuring for all.
“IBCCES is honored to recognize SameDay Dental Clinic for its dedication to inclusion and for raising the standard of dental care in the region,” says Myron Pincomb, IBCCES CEO and board chairman. “This achievement demonstrates the clinic’s vision to provide not only world-class dental expertise but also an environment where every patient feels safe, understood, and valued.”
To support broader accessibility, IBCCES certified partners are featured on the IBCCES Accessibility App, a free digital resource connecting users to certified inclusive locations worldwide. The app provides access to venue details, sensory accommodations, contact information, and hours of operation—empowering individuals and families to navigate healthcare and public spaces with greater confidence.
IBCCES has been the leading authority in cognitive disorder training and certification for over 20 years. Working with experts and self-advocates, the organization develops evidence-based programs for industries ranging from healthcare to hospitality. In addition to certification, IBCCES offers resources such as AccessibiltyCertified.com and AutismTravel.com, where families can explore listings of certified locations and connect with supportive services.
About SameDay Dental Clinic
SameDay Dental Clinic is Dubai’s leading center of excellence for dental implants, internationally recognized for managing complex cases within a single day. It is the only Brånemark Osseointegration Centre in the Middle East and the first and only certified ZAGA Center in the UAE and GCC, positioning it as a regional pioneer in zygomatic implants and full-mouth rehabilitation. In addition to implants, SameDay Dental Clinic is a full-service, multispecialty practice open seven days a week, offering advanced dental care for patients of all ages. The clinic’s mission is to deliver world-class expertise, cutting-edge techniques, and compassionate care—all under one roof.
About IBCCES
Delivering the global standard for training and certification in the fields of autism, neurodiversity, and accessibility – IBCCES provides a series of certification programs that empower professionals to be leaders in their field and improve the outcomes for the individuals they serve. For over two decades, IBCCES has been a global leader, setting the industry standard in autism and cognitive differences training. IBCCES works in over 111 countries and provides training in 8 languages, and its programs have been recognized around the world as the leading benchmark in training and certification.
In addition to individual certification programs, IBCCES partners with cities, destinations, and organizations on initiatives like the Certified Autism Destination™ (CAD) and Autism Certified City™ (ACC), ensuring autistic and sensory-sensitive residents and visitors feel welcomed and safe. Destinations that achieve the CAD designation have completed a specialized program that ensures a multitude of recreation, hospitality and entertainment organizations have completed an autism and sensory-sensitivity training, certification and IBCCES facilities review process. The ACC designation expands on that program and includes IBCCES training and certification for the public safety, education, healthcare and workplace sectors.
IBCCES also created the Accessibility App, AutismTravel.com, and AccessibilityCertified.com – free resources for individuals with a variety of neurodiversities and disabilities, listing certified locations and connecting individuals to other resources and each other.
