The Value of Membership

What is ASDA? The American Student Dental Association is a national student-run organization that protects and advances the rights, interests and welfare of dental students. It introduces students to lifelong involvement in organized dentistry and provides services, information, education, representation and advocacy.

Who We Represent Largest national organization solely dedicated to dental student concerns 88% membership amongst dental students Close to 19,000 members from 62 U.S. dental schools XX members at the XX chapter

Intro to Organized Dentistry Combined efforts of all dental organizations ASDA collaborates with: American Dental Association (ADA) Academy of General Dentistry State dental societies and associations Specialty societies and associations Student dental groups

What is ASDA working on today? National Board Dental Examinations Dental Outreach Programs Midlevel Providers/Barriers to Care Ethics in Dental School

Membership FAQs Based on calendar year: Jan. 1-Dec. 31 Dues: $75 per year Joint membership in ASDA and ADA

Types of Membership Predental Undergrad or high school student Predoctoral Students at CODA-accredited U.S. dental school International Students enrolled in international dental school outside U.S.

Member Benefits Tangible benefits Save money Access resources quickly (free pubs and website) Intangible Make lifelong friends Be a part of something bigger Advocate for your profession (and patients) Build your skills outside the classroom or dental clinic

Benefits: Financial & Insurance Programs Free personalized debt management service (GL Advisor) Discounted group health insurance (UnitedHealthcare) Free insurance (ADA Insurance) Disability insurance (up to $2,000/month) Life insurance (up to $50,000) Get 80% of students signed up and chapter earns $500 No interest credit card with reward points (Bank of America) Up to 8% off auto, homeowners and renters insurance (GEICO)

Free online dental resources (The NEXT DDS) 10% off dental test prep materials (Kaplan) Up to 10% off wireless phone plan (T-Mobile) Benefits: Discounted Products & Services

ASDA Resources & Publications Discounted National Board Examination materials Free copy of Getting Through Dental School handbook Free print publications ASDA News (monthly, August – May) Mouth (quarterly) Free e-newsletters Word of Mouth (monthly) Legislative Ledger (monthly)

ASDA Website – www. ASDAnet.org

Mouthing Off – Weekly blog Fun videos Interviews Opinions Association news Staff and student driven!

Facebook Photos Opinion polls ASDA news Links to articles Chapter shout outs Photos

YouTube ASDAnet channel includes “History of ASDA” video, clips from from national meetings, chapter events, student interviews and more

flickr ASDA photos from: Annual session Lobby Day National Leadership Conference Upload your photos from district and chapter events

ADA Student Membership Benefits Publications: Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA) ADA News Practice management and marketing tools Hotel and travel discounts ADA library reference service ADA Infopaks on career alternatives, associateships, etc. Financial resources, including publications and scholarships Success programs for dental students at your school Much more! Visit

Ways to Get Involved Chapter activities: Fundraisers Lunch & learns ADPAC drives Social events State lobbying events Write for chapter or district newsletter National events & activities: Annual Session National Leadership Conference Lobby Day (approx. 400 students) Write for ASDA News, Mouth or Mouthing Off Apply for Gold Crown awards

Chapter Events

Grow (and Show) Your Leadership Skills Chapter leadership opportunities: First or second delegate Membership chair Legislative liaison Treasurer Newsletter editor ASDA national leadership opportunities: Executive committee – president or vice president Speaker of the House Trustee Editor-in-Chief Council member ADA representative LGN member District cabinet

ASDA National Meetings ASDA members can network outside the chapter Meet students from all U.S. dental schools Learn about key issues in dentistry – not taught in dental school Ask your chapter leader about attending: Regional meetings District meetings Annual session National Dental Student Lobby Day in Washington, D.C.

ASDA National Meetings

Members Lobby for Change

What are you waiting for? Advocate for student dentists and your future patients Great benefits, including joint membership in ASDA and ADA Invaluable leadership experiences (local and national) Networking opportunities Advance the profession of dentistry

Join today! INSERT YOUR CHAPTER CONTACT INFO Chapter Contact Info ASDA Central Office (800) , ext 2795