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Join the MDA
Help us turn your passion into meaningful programs and
services for your profession. Become a member of the MDA today.
An
Overview
Membership matters. In small ways, like calling the MDA office to ask staff a
question about an issue you’re facing today—with your team, your patients or
your business. And, in big ways, too. Like knowing we work to keep you informed
of and protected from regulations or legislation that could affect the dental
profession. In so many ways…the MDA is here to serve you.
If you’re not an MDA member, we encourage you to learn more about some of the
MDA services and programs. Then, give us a call to learn about joining…and to
find out about the many benefits of belonging and the many reasons why
Membership Matters.
For questions about becoming a member, dues amounts, waivers and more,
contact Mandy Lewis at the MDA.
As a valued member of the MDA, there’s a lot we want you to know about the
various resources, benefits and services available to you. Check out the
just-created "Helping Members Succeed" Resource Guide.
Instead of a compilation of references that can be outdated as soon as
information changes, this booklet gives an overview of various topics and where
to find more resources online.
This way, we can ensure you’re getting the most current and relevant
information to help you in your practice and in being a part of your state
dental association.
Click here to download a sample.
Dentist Membership
Once an application is received by the MDA Executive Office, we work with the
ADA and component society to process it. You will receive correspondence and/or
a dues statement, generally within a week. Once payment of membership dues is
received, you will receive your ADA membership card, along with a new member
packet from the MDA.
Dues can be paid by check or credit card (MasterCard or VISA). As well, you
can pre-pay through installments.
Even if you’re already a member of a
professional organization for your career, joining the MDA provides additional
representation and support of the state’s largest dental association at an
incredible value.
Open to registered dental hygienist, a
certified dental assistant or EFDA, and to certified dental lab technicians.
To find out more on how to join as a student member
click here.
Membership Dues
The ADA
(national), MDA (state) and your component dental
society (local) maintain a Tripartite membership system. Dentists receive
benefits at all three levels and dues must be paid at all three levels to be a
member.
Each member is assessed dues at each level, but there are a variety of
categories to allow exceptions for those who are dental students, graduate
students, new to or retiring from the practice of dentistry or experiencing
temporary financial difficulties. (See waivers following.)
Dues statements are sent to members at the end of November, following the ADA
and MDA House meetings where yearly national and state dues are determined. Dues
payments should be submitted by January 1, but there is a grace period until
March 1.
Reduced Dues & Waivers
For New Dentist Graduates
We know finances are tight when you start your career, but organized
dentistry has your interest and your success in mind. The ADA, MDA and various
local dental societies offer a reduced dues program, which offers recent
graduates FREE membership for the remainder of your graduation year and reduced
dues for the next four years on the ADA, MDA, and various local levels. This
significantly decreases your due amounts for several years while you still have
the opportunity to take full advantage of membership benefits.
Graduate Student Membership: Available to any dentist who
is engaged full-time in a residency or advanced education program.
Available to an active member in good standing who has been an active
member and is now a retired member, and is no longer earning an income from
the performance of service as a member of the faculty of a dental school, as
a dental administrator or consultant, or as a practitioner of any activity
for which a license to practice dentistry or dental hygiene is required by
the state.
Retired Life Membership
Available to a member who meets the above requirements for retired
membership and who meets the requirements for life membership. Life
membership is available to a member who has been a member for 30 consecutive
years or 40 total years, and has attained age 65 and is a member in good
standing. Life membership is effective the calendar year following the year
in which these requirements are fulfilled.
Available for dental faculty who are employed full time (32 hours per week).
The waiver will allow the faculty member to pay 50% less than the active full
dues and is subject to reappraisal prior to the 2009 dues year.
Available to a member in good standing whose circumstances
have resulted in a significant financial hardship, including temporary or
permanent disability, catastrophe, parental leave or medical illness
(full/partial waiver).
