Membership Privileges Membership in the Philadelphia County Dental Society, The Pennsylvania Dental Association and The American Dental Association, represents a powerful commitment on your part to continued growth as a professional, as an individual, as a dentist.
Now more than ever, professional growth and "the growth of the profession" are virtually inseparable. Your membership, and the financial support it creates, is critical to the effort taking place on your behalf.
Keep abreast of all local dental news with The Journal of the Philadelphia County Dental Society. This premier publication helps members find assistance with purchasing or selling a practice, obtaining associates or locating qualified candidates for dental hygiene, assisting and receptionist positions.
You will have the opportunity to see more than 150 exhibits of the newest "state-of-the-art" dental products and equipment at the society's three-day annual session. Members and their staff pay no registration fee and receive tuition discounts for continuing education programs.
Take advantage of a variety of insurance plans at competitive rates for your personal and professional coverage.
The society monitors the General Assembly's activities relating to health care and speaks for the profession on the numerous legislative actions and issues that affect dentistry.
These services help you avoid costly litigation through peer resolution of disputes with patients or third-party payers.
The dental society offers the best courses available for the least amount of money - particularly the five-program package. Most programs are applicable to your licensure renewal requirements.
Take advantage of a variety of insurance plans at competitive rates for your professional and personal coverage.
The Council on Government Relations monitors and reports on more than 5,000 bills introduced in the General Assembly so you can concentrate on your practice.
Issues affecting dentistry are changing rapidly. The Members' Library provides you with a variety of resources to answer your patients' questions, as well as to provide you with the opportunity to gain continuing education in your home or office.
The bi-monthly Pennsylvania Dental Journal strives to keep PDA members informed on a variety of topics. It contains articles on professional issues, legislative updates, treatment procedures, association activities, special projects, and continuing education courses. The Pennsylvania Dental Advisory communicates time-sensitive or controversial topics that carry a greater sense of urgency or may not be appropriate for publishing in the Journal.
The Relief Fund gives grants to needy dentists, their dependents or survivors upon recommendations of the PDA. The Pennsylvania Dental Foundation provides grants to dental students facing financial hardships.
Each spring, the House of Delegates reviews business conducted during the previous year and takes action on the policies recommended by the Board of Trustees and PDA councils or committees. Reference committee hearings are open to all members, offering an ideal opportunity for you to voice opinions, to discuss current issues and to influence the association's direction.
Two of the most visible activities come each February and October, during National Children's Dental Health Month and the Halloween promotion, respectively. Other ongoing efforts include production and distribution of local radio and television public service announcements, news releases and coordination of numerous publicity events.
Access the experience and resources of the ADA through the convenience of a toll-free line for members and ADA On-Line, the ADA's home page on the World Wide Web. http://www.ada.org
Protect your patient base and attract new patients while strengthening your time management skills through the use of ADA publications and seminars.
ADA Term and Universal Life, Disability, Overhead Expense and Hospital Income Plans offer coverage at competitive rates. ADA Members' Retirement Program offers pension, profit sharing and 401 (k) plans plus 10 investment options.
Take advantage of ADA 1 PLAN financial services including a student credit card and Gold Mastercard, HEAL consolidation loans, mutual funds, residential mortgages, merchant card services, and more.
Obtain up-to-date legal information regarding OSHA regulations, AIDS-related issues, antitrust and other federal law issues and third-party contract analysis.
Support the "voice of the dental profession"-your voice in Congress-now addressing critical issues and legislation impacting your practice and your patients.
Meet with colleagues throughout the country at this premier dental meeting: fulfill CE requirements while viewing a showcase of clinical and technical advances from around the world.
Learn about the latest methodologies, scientific developments and news through The Journal of the American Dental Association and the ADA News.
Enjoy full privileges including mail order and photocopy services at the most complete
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