Member Benefits

Professional development & resources: You gain access to timely information on dental research, practice-issues and the U.S. health system via resources from the American Dental Association (ADA) such as the Journal of the ADA and ADA News.
Discounted / endorsed services: Through its “Endorsed Company” program, ADS members get special pricing on products and services tailored to dental practices in Alaska — from dental supplies and practice technology to liability and business insurance.
Practice support & industry tools: Members can access practice-management tools, assistance with credentialing, creating in-office benefit plans, and other administrative help.
Networking & continuing education: Membership offers opportunities to meet and collaborate with peers at local and state meetings, earn continuing education (CE) credits, and build your professional community in Alaska.
Specific benefits for newer dentists: If you’ve graduated in the past ~10 years, ADS offers extra support — a mentorship program, reduced dues for the first four years, and other tailored resources for new dentists.
Volunteer & community engagement opportunities: ADS gives you access to community-oriented initiatives (such as programs to reduce emergency-dental visits) which can enhance your practice’s reputation and give back to the region.

The discounts and endorsements can help reduce overhead (supplies, insurance, technology) which is particularly meaningful in Alaska where logistic costs are higher.
The practice-support tools can save administrative time, letting you focus more on patient care.
Networking and CE help you stay current, which is critical in a remote/less-densely-populated state where local peer-interaction may be more limited.
The new-dentist benefits help transition into practice and build a network early.
Community-program involvement enhances your local visibility and builds goodwill with patients and local health systems.

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