ADA and PDA Reduced Dues Program
The Graduated Dues Structure
Recent graduates can receive the benefits of ADA and PDA membership without
having to pay full dues! As a new dentist, ADA and PDA are crucial to your
success. In 2004, a reduced dues program was created to make membership
affordable as you begin your career. Once enrolled in the Graduate Dues
Structure, you must maintain continuous membership to receive the reduction in
dues from year to year. You will not have to pay full dues until the fifth year
out of dental school. Please reference Table 1 below for more
information on how this program works.
Graduate or Residency Program
If you plan on enrolling in an advanced education program or residency, you
can put the reduced dues program on hold. While enrolled in your postdoctoral
training program, you are eligible for Graduate Student Dues. You may join the
ADA for just $30 a year and PDA for just $25 a year as a graduate student. Once
you complete your graduate program, the reduced dues program starts again the
following year, right where you left off.
To move into the graduate student membership category, you’ll need to
complete a membership
application and provide confirmation of advanced program enrollment.
Accepted proof of enrollment includes verification from the program director
(can verify directly on the application) or by supplying a copy of the
completion certificate.
Again, it is important to note you must maintain continuous membership to
progress through the Graduated Dues Structure. It is to your advantage to join
immediately following dental school and continue your membership thereafter.
Graduated Dues Payment Program Based on Year Out of Dental School or
Residency Program (Table 1)
Year Out |
ADA |
PDA |
District/Local |
1 |
$0
100% reduction
|
$0
100% reduction
|
* |
2 |
75% reduction |
75% reduction
|
* |
2 |
50% reduction |
50% reduction
|
* |
4 |
25% reduction |
25% reduction |
* |
5 |
Full Payment |
Full Payment |
* |
*District and local society dues vary, but component societies are encouraged to
follow the ADA and PDA dues equity format.