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Dues Are On An Anniversary Membership Cycle
Welcome! ADAA’s membership is on an anniversary cycle and runs twelve months from the month you join. Information on membership categories and benefits are listed below.
Renew Membership
If you’re renewing your membership, thank you for your continued support of ADAA. Dues should be paid annually before your expiration date. Simply login to your member account and select “Join/Renew” from the Membership tab.
Membership Categories
The American Dental Assistants Association (ADAA) offers several membership options tailored to dental professionals at various stages of their careers.
- Professional Membership ($135 annually + State Dues)
The most common type of membership is Professional Membership. Most dental assistants fall into this category because they are not students and have not achieved 35 years of ADAA membership yet.
- Student Membership ($45 annually)
Student membership may be granted to any student enrolled in a dental assisting program, or to a graduate of a dental assisting program enrolled full‐time in either a program related to dentistry or in a college degree program, who will support and promote the objectives of this Association.
- International Membership ($60 annually)
International Membership may be granted to any individual who resides outside of the United States and will support and promote the objectives of this Association.
- Air Force Membership
Membership may be granted to any U.S. Air Force member who completes the registration and who will support and promote the objectives of this Association.
Membership Benefits
- Access to Education & Professional Development:
– Over 120 free online continuing education courses, including the Anna Nelson webinar series, available 24/7 through the e-Learning Center.
– Subscriptions to The Dental Assistant Journal and the monthly ADAA Update e-newsletter.
- Career Advancement & Recognition:
– Eligibility to participate in Fellowship and Mastership programs, hold state, local, or national office positions, and access the ADAA Member Search feature.
– Opportunities for student awards and scholarships, post-graduation membership discounts, and peer recognition.
- Networking & Community:
– Membership in state and local chapters, exclusive member groups, and chapter events.
- Discounts & Savings:
– Member-only discounts on events, webinars, and various professional resources.
All members benefit from opportunities to be published authors, professional recognition, and access to various discount programs.
If you have any questions about membership, you can contact ADAA at info@adaausa.org or call at 410-940-6584.