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Executive Offices,Executive Offices,Dallas County Dental Society members receive all the membership benefits offered by the Texas Dental Association and the American Dental Association.,Continuing Education – Members gain CE credits through seminars,general membership meetings and the Southwest Dental Conference.,CE Tracking - Submit your CE year-round. Contact us for verification certificates anytime.,Southwest Dental Conference – Registration is included as part of annual dues. There is no charge for DCDS members to register.,Continuing Education and Conferences (Saving $1,200+ annually) DCDS’s Southwest Dental Conference and TDA’s TEXAS Meeting registration fees are covered,as are CE credits at most DCDS General Membership Meetings. Members also enjoy discounts for many other continuing education opportunities.,Financial Resources (Saving $38,000+) Student loan repayment can be refinanced and disability insurance purchased with great discounts. TDA Perks and ADA member programs have researched and negotiated substantial discounts for dental practice services and products.,Conflict Resolution (Saving $1,000+) DCDS works in conjunction with TDA in the Peer Review process to resolve disputes concerning the quality and/or appropriateness of dental treatment to avoid involving the State Board. This process also handles utilization review resulting from differences of opinions between doctors and third party carriers.,Hiring Assistance: DCDS members have first opportunity to hire fully trained graduates from the DCDS Dental Assisting School,our state-of-the-art learning center. Members can also post job listings for no charge on our on-line job bank,and in our newsletter for a minimal fee.,Government Advocacy: From local grassroots efforts (DCDS) to connecting with state (TDA) and national (ADA) legislators,we work tirelessly on your behalf to influence public policies affecting the practice of dentistry and the oral health of the public. Tools and assistance are also available for compliance/regulatory challenges.,Mentorship/Networking: Membership in DCDS provides the opportunity to cultivate mentor-mentee relationships; and to network with over 1,300 colleague dentists in the Dallas area,8,800 in Texas and over 161,000 nationwide. A DCDS Membership mailing list is available to members.,Communications: Printed and online versions of DCDS Connection,the official publication of Dallas County Dental Society,are provided to members; as are TDA and ADA publications. These communications are aimed at keeping you connected to relevant news,research and expert advice that is not available outside of membership.,Promotion for Your Practice: Our free referral program to the public seeking a dentist includes ADA’s Find-a-Dentist database,which is advertised greatly via social media. ADA also provides an extensive amount of information on marketing your practice and other resources for practice management success.,Community Service Opportunities: We can connect you to service opportunities that utilize your dental skills. In addition to making a difference by helping others,volunteering increases job skills and helps you network with colleague dentists.,Other Local Perks: CE Tracking – Submit your CE year-round. Contact us for verification certificates anytime. DCDS Facility Rental – Rent the facility at a special member rate. Online pictorial membership roster – An excellent referral source! Pre-printed school excuse forms are provided free to members. Confidential free notary public service. Read More
