Membership Benefits

Membership

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Membership Benefits

Here are some of the Benefits Membership in AAWD has to offer: CONNECT WITH THE WOMAN DENTIST’S NETWORK THAT’S BEEN GOING STRONG FOR 87 YEARS!

AAWD’s Chronicle newsletter. Read about how other women dentists are combining career and family along with member activities in the AAWD’s quarterly Chronicle newsletter.
AAWD Web site – A comprehensive website with today’s information and your access to current news, including an on-line Membership Directory.

RECOGNITION AWARDS FOR WOMEN DENTISTS AND WOMEN DENTIST-TO-BE

AAWD Awards Program. The Lucy Hobbs Taylor Award (the highest award bestowed on a woman dentist who has contributed to the advancement of dentistry) is presented during our Annual Meeting.
Student Scholarships, Loans & Awards. Procter and Gamble Research Scholarship Award, Colgate Research Scholarship, Gillette Hayden Memorial Fund, and the Eleanor J. Bushee Senior Dental Student Award are among the opportunities available for our student members.

ACTIVITIES DESIGNED FOR THE WOMAN DENTIST TO MAXIMIZE NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES

Chapters in Your Local Area - Join or help start a local chapter and join the ever expanding network of women dentists who are practicing state of the art dentistry while balancing their lives. Learn about activities in your area and how you can get on board to connect to women who run with the best!
Annual Conference. Exceptional workshops include practice management, personal and professional health, scientific and technical sessions to easily obtain continuing education units. AAWD focuses on women’s health issues. Network with your colleagues in the various fields of dentistry. A distinctive conference, highly valued by our attendees as one of the finest conferences in dentistry today.

INSURANCE DESIGNED FOR WOMEN DENTISTS TO MEET YOUR NEEDS

Lowest cost insurance that can be found with Emery & Webb, Inc./Ace American Insurance Company’s "Dentists Protection Pac." An excellent comprehensive malpractice program designed especially for our members. It includes: premiums tailored to the number of hours you work, 10% discount for AAWD members, reduced premiums for family leave, licensure board defense at no extra charge, employed dentist discounts and many more benefits.
Automobile Insurance - GEICO Automobile Insurance. Significant savings with this nationwide company.

STARTING THE WOMAN OWNED DENTAL PRACTICE WITHOUT HASSLES

High-Yield Money Market Accounts, Low-Interest Loans and Set Up Loans for Women Dentists Only - Penn Security Bank & Trust Financial Services provides lowest cost loans tailored for the needs of women dentists. These include no-fuss commercial loans for people who understand a woman dentist’s needs, along with other loan needs, including debt consolidation, equipment leasing programs, credit card processing, cash flow maximizer and more. Call today!
Patient Locator for Women Dentists by Zip Code- Locate a Woman Dentist. Many patients look for a woman dentist. Our website is the leading resource directory for patients and members alike.

AAWD SPEAKER’S BUREAU. Highlights not only dental speakers, but speakers on women’s health and general health issues.