AAWD Membership
Advance Your Career. Connect with Purpose. Thrive in Dentistry.
AAWD supports you at every stage — through leadership opportunities,
meaningful connections, and resources designed to help you succeed.
Find Your Membership
Wherever you are in your journey, AAWD has a place for you.
Early Career
Navigate your transition into practice with support, mentorship, and connection.
- Early Career Professionals ($99/year)
Established Professionals
Lead, mentor, and shape the future of women in dentistry.
- Practicing Dentists
($320/year) - Dental Faculty
($190/year) - Federal Service
($190/year)
Staying Connected
Stay engaged, give back, and remain part of the AAWD community.
- Retired Dentists
($140/year)
Just Getting Started
Build your network, confidence, and career path in dentistry.
- Pre-Dental Students
($45/year) - Dental Students
($65/year; discounted bulk payment options available)
Global & Allied Community
Connect with a global network advancing women dentists.
- International Dentists
($95/year; dentists who earned their degree or practice outside the US) - Non-Dentist Affiliates and Allies
($320/year)
Why Join AAWD
Advancing, Connecting, and Enriching the lives of women dentists.
Advance
Your Career
Leadership opportunities (board, committees, chapters)
Step into leadership roles that expand your influence and professional network.
Speaker Directory (build visibility and credibility)
Showcase your expertise, present at AAWD events, and connect with organizations seeking speakers.
National awards and recognition
Gain recognition for your achievements and contributions to the profession.
Scholarships & Research support
Access funding and educational opportunities that support your academic and professional growth through AAWD’s partners and sister foundation, the Gillette Hayden Memorial Foundation.
Local, international, and student chapters
Engage with peers in your area and beyond through chapter events and initiatives.
In-person events, meet-ups, and Biennial Conference
Connect face-to-face with women dentists from across the country.
Member Portal for networking and collaboration
Access your central hub to connect, collaborate, and stay engaged
year-round.
Community of women dentists across all career stages
Build lasting relationships with a supportive, like-minded professional network.
Build Meaningful Connections
Enrich Your
Experience
Mentorship program
Gain guidance or give back through meaningful mentor-mentee relationships and programming.
Educational webinars and CE opportunities
Stay current with accessible learning opportunities designed for busy professionals. Can’t make it live? Access past webinars in the Member Portal.
Career and professional development support
Access tools and resources to support your growth at every stage.
Stay informed with insights, updates, and stories from across the AAWD community and/or submit your content for publication.
Volunteer Opportunities
Make an impact by giving back through Smiles for Success initiatives.
Join a Community That Supports You at Every Stage
Whether you’re just starting your journey or leading the profession, AAWD connects you with the people, resources, and opportunities to grow, lead, and give back.