Membership

KDA & ADA Endorsed Member Services

Why Should I Join Organized Dentistry?

Because membership in the ADA, the KDA and your local component means you have made a powerful commitment to grow as a professional, an individual and a dentist.

Knowledge is Power...

Continuing education and information in virtually every area of dentistry becomes readily available when you support this unique national, state and local partnership.

Insurance programs, legislative representation, scientific research, practice management and financial planning seminars, electronic communication and the ADA’s toll-free number are all designed to empower our members.

The dental profession will face significant challenges in the new century. Our goal is to meet these challanges head on, while improving service and benefits of membership.

We cannot accomplish this goal without your support.

The Benefits of Membership...

As a member of the Kentucky Dental Association, you will have access to:

Insurance Programs

Take advantage of group medical insurance available to members and their staff.  KDA-endorsed liability, property, life, disability, and overhead insurance plans are also available.  Many of these products are available through KDAIS, the KDA’s own insurance services company.

KDA Annual Session

Meet with your colleagues from throughout the state for informative CE programs.  Take advantage of excellent support from exhibitors who bring you the latest in dental technology.

Publications

Keep apprised of news, views and scientific advances in the profession with journals, newsletters and other publications available to members.

KDA Website

Visit our website at www.kyda.org to obtain information pertinent to our membership, such as up-to-date Annual Meeting information. In addition, KDA members can be found here, as well as information pertaining to community service projects, other upcoming events and even classified advertising and continuing education.

KDA Toll Free Number

KDA members have access to a toll free number toobtain assistance and relevant, timely information from knowledgeable KDA staff.

Legislative Support

Active representation in the Kentucky State Legislature on issues related to dentistry will preserve your professional registered status.  As a specific example, HB 186 was passed during the 2008 Legislative Session requiring a dental screening or examination the first year that a three, four, five or six-year old is enrolled in a public school, public preschool or Head Start program.  Legislative Alerts keep members informed of new happenings affecting dentistry at the State Capital.

KDA Relief Fund

The KDA Relief Fund provides temporary assistance to member dentists who have experienced extreme financial difficulties due to illness, disability, natural disasters or similar problems.

Well Being Program

This program was created to assist members who have a chemical dependency or substance abuse problem.  It is our goal to help our members live healthy, productive lives.

New Dentist Road Map

The New Dentist Road Map, a publication subtitled “Down the Stretch they Come!”, contains a checklist outlining the steps necessary to open a dental practice.

ADA Membership

As a member of the American Dental Association, you will have access to:

Information You Can Use

including a toll-free line, ADA’s website and full ADA library priveleges.

Premier Publications

including The Journal of the American Dental Association and the ADA News.

ADA Website

Practice Management Resources

Attract and retain patients, while honing your business management skills.

Insurance and Retirement Plans

ADA group term life, term plus universal life, disability income protection, disability overhead expense and family hospital income insurance.  Tax-qualified profit-sharing, pension, 401(k) and defined benefit plans.

Financial Services

Access to competitively priced financial services, including a Platinum MasterCard, practice financing services, credit card processing services, personal credit lines, residential mortgages and more.

Legal Information

Legislative Advocacy

ADA Annual Session

211 E. Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
800-621-8099