Member Benefits

1.  Confidential peer review and judicial mediation service to reconcile complaints between patients and doctors – an equitable no-charge way to resolve disputes.
    
2. Legislative Action Committee maintains contact with legislators on dental issues to protect the profession of dentistry. Advocacy on behalf of the dental profession on the local, state and national level. 
   
   
3. Continuing Education opportunities through:
   a. Monthly Meetings (September – April)
   b. Full Day CE Course
   c. OSHA/HIPAA Compliance Course
   d. Practice Management Information Seminars
   
   
4. Our bi-monthly newsletter, the 12th Night, bringing you articles, news and dates of interest for our members.
   
   
5. List and search available employment opportunities for dental professionals in the area for free on the job board.
   
   
6. Online referrals to potential new patients through the prime placement of Find-A-Dentist® on www.FWDDS.org.
   
   
7. Shred services provided twice a year allows secure disposal of records and electronics at NO cost to members. 
   
   
8. Networking opportunities to expand your referral base and promote camaraderie with colleagues.
   
   
9. Social activities for generational groups and member spouses to connect with peers and build  relationships within the FWDDS community.
   
   
10. Special Member Events:
    a. Golf Tournament
    b. Installation of Officers
    c. Clay Shoot Tournament
    d. Christmas Party

1. A team of legislative lobbyists, experts, and liaisons at the Texas State Capitol who seek to preserve the integrity of Texas dentistry on your behalf.
    
2. Access to benefits, publications, resources, and continuing education.
    
3. The scientific, peer-reviewed Texas Dental Journal, the monthly member newsletter TDA Today, and our patient education supplement Smart Mouth.
    
4. A newly designed website, tda.org, with exclusive resources and tools to help you in your practice and in your profession.
    
5. Free registration for both you and your office staff to attend the TEXAS Meeting where an individual can earn up to 18 hours of continuing education.
    
6. Everything you need for your practice — from compliance programs to disposal and supply companies — through TDA Perks endorsed vendors.
    
7. Volunteer opportunities at a Texas Mission of Mercy through TDA’s charitable foundation, the Texas Dental Association Smiles Foundation. 

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To learn more about programs and services, visit www.TDA.org

1. Help Marketing Your Practice Online – Find-A-Dentist® is an online database that profiles member dentists and makes it easy for new patients to find you. In a joint campaign with CVS Pharmacy, the ADA is marketing Find-A-Dentist® nationwide. 
   
   
2. Provider Issues Support - members have access to experts in navigating dental benefit issues through the ADA’s Third Party Payer Concierge. Speak to someone directly about your provider issue by calling 312-440-2500 or email dentalbenefits@ada.org. 
   
   
3. Help with Finances - Managing student debt while also planning for your future can wreak havoc on your peace of mind. If you choose ADA membership, Laurel Road is the ADA’s exclusive partner for student debt refinancing and provides members with an additional 0.25% rate reduction that could save $33,000 on average, helping to close the gap that much sooner. To speak to someone call 855-277-6771 or email studentloans@laurelroad.com.
    
4. Evidenced-Based Clinical Resource Center - We’ve all had unique patient cases that send us in search of the most current clinical information to guide our decision-making. That’s why so many let the ADA do the heavy lifting for them.Call the Library & Archives at 800-621-8099 or email library@ada.org. 

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To learn more about programs and services, visit www.ADA.org/ChooseADA