The ADA Reduced Dues Program allows recent graduates to become members with graduated payments. The first full calendar year following dental school graduation, the national dues rate is $0;

• in the second year, it is 25 percent of full dues/assessment;
• in the third year, 50 percent;
• in the fourth year, 75 percent,
• and in the fifth year and thereafter, it is 100 percent.

Recent graduates who enter into a graduate program within the five years following dental school graduation pay the graduate student rate of $30/year during the program, and are eligible to either begin or resume the Reduced Dues Program schedule upon completion. Most state and local dental societies offer similar reductions, and the program requires continuous membership from dental school graduation.

"This is what an association should be for its members. ADA makes our lives easier, less costly, and more convenient while helping improve patient relations and care.”

—Randall Moseng, D.D.S. Holmen, WI

• Benefits of ADA Membership
  Explore the benefits of ADA membership—resources and services that directly help you, the profession and the public.
• Membership Types and Applications
  View the many different types of ADA membership— there is a membership to suit every dentist and soon-to-be dentist.
• Frequently Asked Questions
  If you have a membership question not included on the FAQs, simply call the ADA Member Service Center at 312-440-2500 or e-mail membership@ada.org.
• Renew Membership
  ADA membership is on a calendar year—be sure to renew!

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