The Value of Membership

THE MISSION OF THE NORTH CAROLINA DENTAL SOCIETY (NCDS) IS TO ENCOURAGE THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE HEALTH OF THE PUBLIC, TO PROMOTE THE ART AND SCIENCE OF DENTISTRY AND TO REPRESENT THE INTERESTS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE DENTAL PROFESSION AND THE PUBLIC WHICH IT SERVES. INVESTING IN MEMBERSHIP TODAY WILL HELP YOUR PRACTICE SUCCEED IN THE FUTURE.

The North Carolina Dental Society is the largest, most representative dental association in North Carolina. It consists of tripartite membership in the American Dental Association, North Carolina Dental Society and a component district society. The NCDS is a constituent society of and chartered by the American Dental Association.  This structure enables the NCDS to speak with a unified voice on the national, state and local levels.  Promoting one of these levels, enhances the efforts of the other two.

The dental professional will face significant challenges in this new century. Organized dentistry’s goal is to meet these challenges directly while improving service and benefits of membership. Members can make a difference by getting involved.  When you volunteer, you not only develop valuable leadership skills and network with colleagues, but you can help shape the future of the profession.

Membership in the Tripartite links you to a powerful partnership of people and programs to help you protect your career investment so you can focus on your profession.  ADA & NCDS members follow a code of ethics.  This is apparent in all aspects of membership, whether it is lobbying the General Assembly or improving dental care.

Participating in the Tripartite means you are not alone.

• Members save money  and are able to focus on patient care through the business resources that work to keep your practice financially healthy: NCDS/ADA Endorsed Programs
• Continuing Education and Social Networking.  Organized dentistry provides a great opportunity to make friends, build professional relationships and have fun:  District,State and National meetings, updates and events posted on our Facebook page
• Communication: The NC Dental Gazette, Friday Letter, JADA,  ADA news
• Legislative Advocacy: Your voice in Raleigh and Washington, Two full-time lobbyists &  the Jones Street Connection
• Healthcare Insurance Discounts for Members: Healthcare by members FOR members Peer Review: Help resolve dentist/patient issues
• Mentoring: share your real-world experience with a student
• Full time central office to serve your needs
• Community Outreach services:GKAS, MOM project and DDS give back to those in need
• Free On-line Classified Advertising
• On-line membership renewal
• Leadership Opportunities: Volunteer for service on councils and committees
• The latest rules and regulation that impact your practice: amalgam separators, red flag rules, HIPAA & OSHA updates
• Everyday office needs: Glove program, Lands End apparel, credit card processing, patient financing, office supplies etc…