1 Transitioning to Membership After Dental School[speaker name] [title] Welcome! Thank you for being here today. My name is ____ and I’ll be giving you an overview on how to join the ADA after graduation. My presentations should last minutes. Please feel free to ask questions throughout the presentation. We want this to be valuable for you. Speaker: Give brief introduction of yourself. Why do you think it’s important to be part of organized dentistry? Recommended handout: A New Dentist’s Guide to ADA Membership available from the ADA Office of Student Affairs
2 ADA dues after graduation: First year – 0% Second year – 25% Reduced Dues Program ADA dues after graduation: First year – 0% Second year – 25% Third year – 50% Fourth year – 75% No matter what you do after graduation, the ADA has a membership category for you, all at reduced rates. We know that finances are tight, especially for the first few years after graduation. That’s why the ADA offers the Reduced Dues Program. In your first year out of dental school, national dues are zero dollars – you can’t beat zero. In your second year, you pay 25% of full dues. In the third year, it's 50% and fourth year, only 75% of full dues. You don’t pay full ADA dues until your fifth year out! ! Many state and local societies follow this model, or use a similar one. HERE IN [insert state and local dues model] .
3 Reduced Dues Program Even if you’re an ASDA and ADA student member, you must apply to continue your membership. Contact state dental society for application Learn more at ADA.org/recentgraduate Speaker: It’s important to note that all students must apply for membership as a dentist, even if you’re school is automatic. You can apply directly with your state society or visit ADA.org/recentgraduate to review the membership options. SPEAKER: You may wish to provide a membership application or explain how to apply in your state. Applications are available on ADA.org/join or from the ADA Office of Student Affairs.
4 Tripartite Membership The power of threeMembership options Tripartite Membership The power of three Your membership category depends on your next move out of school. If you are going into private practice, working as a contractor with a group/private practice or an associateship, Tripartite membership is for you. Tripartite means that you enjoy the value of membership at three levels—the national, state and local. The ADA’s unique tripartite structure fosters coordinated efforts on behalf of dentistry. The national ADA works together with the state and local dental societies to provide specific resources and services to support you and your practice. Our strength in numbers allows the ADA to tackle challenges too large for any one dentist. Tripartite is the largest category of membership. Local State National
5 Tripartite Membership How to Join: Membership options Tripartite Membership How to Join: Complete one application to join at all three levels. Contact your state dental society or apply online at ADA.org/join. To join as at tripartite member, you can complete one application and make one dues payment. If you stay in YOUR STATE your state dental state society will process your membership dues and application for all three levels. And you will continue to renew your membership through your state society. You can access the application at ADA.org or from your state dental society’s website.
6 Graduate Student MembershipMembership options Graduate Student Membership For those going into a graduate program, residency or specialty training program that lasts at least one year. If you are planning to continue your education in a specialty, AEGD or GPR program, ADA graduate student membership is available for just $30 per year. Includes the ADA publications, access to insurance benefits and members-only content on ADA.org – plus more benefits just for residents. You will still qualify for the Reduced Dues Program once you’re done with your advanced dental education training. That means you pay $0 your first year out of the residency. You won’t pay full dues until five years after graduation. As a graduate member, you put the Reduced Dues Program on hold until you complete your program ... Then pick up at the rate where you left off!
7 Graduate Student MembershipMembership options Graduate Student Membership How to Join: Complete ADA Graduate Student Membership application at ADA.org/join. Dues are $30 annually. Reduced dues go on hold. Tripartite membership may also be available. You have two ways to join as a Graduate Student Member: either directly to the ADA or through the Tripartite, which means you hold membership at the national, state and local level. Many state dental societies offer tripartite membership for graduate students who are licensed in the state where they’re completing their program. SPEAKER: Here in [insert your state], we [do or do not] offer graduate membership. It is $_____ per year and you can apply by _______.
8 Federal Dentist Services MembershipMembership options Federal Dentist Services Membership FDS and public health dentists have their own membership category – and extra benefits. FDS membership is available to dentists who are full-time on active duty with or are exclusively employed by a branch of the Federal Dental Services, including the Air Force, Army, Navy. Also includes the U.S. Public Health Service or U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, or other federal agencies. FDS dentists are also eligible for the reduced dues program. FDS dentists are also eligible for the reduced dues program. ADA.org/fds
9 Federal Dentist Services MembershipMembership options Federal Dentist Services Membership How to Join: Complete an FDS Membership Application at ADA.org/join. $0 dues your first year through Reduced Dues Program. Tripartite membership may also be available. Federal Dentists may join the ADA directly. They are not required to be part of the tripartite, although many states offer reduced rates and benefit for FDS members. FDS dentists are also eligible for the reduced dues program.
10 Provisional MembershipMembership options Provisional Membership Available to licensed dentists who are in transition after graduation. Review your membership options at ADA.org/recentgraduate. Provisional membership is available to new dental school graduates who have not established a practice location, and therefore may be ineligible to join at the constituent and component levels. If you graduate, get your license, but have not settled into practice yet, Provisional membership is an option.
11 Provisional Membership How to Join: Membership options Provisional Membership How to Join: Complete the Provisional Membership application at ADA.org/join. Oh, yeah, and it’s free, too. You must apply within 12 months of graduation and is available for up to 2 years. The Reduced Dues Program is available, so you can join for $0 your first year after graduate.
12 ASDA and ADA student membersWhen should I sign up? Apply anytime before December 31 Continue to receive student membership benefits while application is processed Receive new membership card next year If you are an ASDA and ADA student member, your membership and benefits will continue until December 31 of your graduation year. You can apply for dentist membership at any time. If you’re applying for your license and haven’t applied for membership, that’s a good reminder to do so. You do not need to send any payment, just submit the application. If any payment is required, your state society or the ADA will bill you accordingly. The exception is ADA graduate student membership, which is $30 and that payment will be applied to the next year’s membership.
13 Not a student member?* When should I sign up? Apply anytime before December 31. Begin to receive benefits once your application is processed and approved, as soon as July 1. ADA membership is free for the rest of your graduation year. *You can join as a student until August 31 at ASDAnet.org. If you are not an ASDA and ADA student member, you can apply for student membership up until August 31 each year. If you’ve graduated and want to begin dentist membership, apply at any time. And, as a bonus, ADA dues are $0 the year you graduate – so if you are not an ASDA and ADA student member and you apply for membership, you won’t miss out on any ADA benefits. You do not need to send payment, just submit the application. If any payment is required for the next year, your state society or the ADA will bill you accordingly.
14 Let’s walk through it. Dr. Smiley graduates in May, becomes licensed and begins practicing in July in Springfield, IL Dr. Smiley remembered to apply for membership in July, when she applied for her license Membership is approved in August and benefits start immediately. Receive membership card in January. So let’s say you graduate in the spring and decide to move to your hometown of Springfield, IL. You begin the licensure process and receive the good news in July and begin practicing at a wonderful associateship. Life is good. You apply for membership in the tripartite, which is $0. It is approved and processed within a few weeks and you are ready to access all the great things you’ve heard about.
15 ADA.org/recentgraduateReduced Dues Program reminder: First year – 0% Second year – 25% Third year – 50% Fourth year – 75% You must join that first year and stay a member to qualify. I wanted to remind you about the Reduced Dues Program. ADA is a great organization and it costs you very little, if nothing, to try it out after graduation. Just remember to apply for membership by the end of the year so you don’t miss out on any benefits.
16 Our Profession Working TogetherStrengthen the profession together – that’s the power of organized dentistry. Now you know how to join – we hope that you understand why it’s important. Together, we work to make sure that the profession you chose just a few short years ago remains as viable and respected years down the road. Congress and legislators listen to the ADA. And the reason why they listen is because the ADA represents nearly 157,000 dentists. The ADA has worked on many issues over the last few years which have a direct impact on you – like the red flag rule delays, restorative choice and tobacco regulation bill. And as long as the ADA represents an overwhelming majority of dentists – it will be able to successfully continue as the profession’s watchdog. Your membership helps to harness that power.
17 Thank you ADA Office of Student Affairs x7470 ADA New Dentist Committee x2779 Thank you for listening. Remember to keep in touch with the ADA when you move and settle in to practice. Apply for dentist membership and we hope you’ll get involved and make the most of the experience. And please feel free to contact the ADA staff. They are there to help you! Speaker: You may want to add state society contact information.