By joining your local dental society, you also become a member of the Illinois State Dental Society and the American Dental Association. Benefits of membership include:
- Discounted rates on continuing education programs
- Representation at the state and federal levels
- Subscription to multiple publications including
- Journal of the American Dental Association
- Illinois Dental News
- ADA News
- Illinois State Dentists’ Sourcebook
- Local component newsletters
- Free legal, professional analysis of managed care contracts
- Quality, competitive-rate insurance programs
- Access to proven financial planning services, patient financing for services
- Access to preferred rates on member credit cards
- Access to processing of patient credit card purchases
- Access to a proven, effective record-keeping system
- Discounted exam gloves, masks and disinfectant
- Discounted office supplies
- Free dental films library
- Electronic claims processing program
- Relief Assistance – financial assistance at times of extreme difficulty
- Camaraderie!
If you’d like to become a part of organized dentistry, click here.
Source: http://www.isds.org/membership/howToJoin/why_Dentist.asp