Changing The Face of Dentistry
Practicing Member
$320
Annual Only
Any U.S. licensed practicing woman dentist in good standing. Each Practicing Dentist Member shall be entitled to vote on all matters coming before the membership.
Early Career Dentist
$99
Annual Only
A dental school graduate within 2 years of her graduation and/or a student member who is in a graduate or residency program. The Early Career Dentist Member shall have all the privileges and responsibilities of an active member except those of voting and holding office. During registration, you must provide your dental school graduation date and/or proof of post-graduate enrollment.
Full Time Faculty
$190
Annual Only
Any U.S. licensed woman dentist in good standing, currently holding a position in an educational institution. Each Faculty Member shall be entitled to vote on all matters coming before the membership.
Retired
$140
Annual Only
Any U.S. licensed woman dentist in good standing, currently holding a position in an educational institution. Each Faculty Member shall be entitled to vote on all matters coming before the membership.
Affiliate
$320
Annual Only
Any person who is supportive of the goals of the Association may be elected into Affiliate Membership. This member shall have all the privileges and responsibilities of an Active Member, except those of voting and holding office. Such Affiliate members may be represented in special categories or committees that are established from time to time by the Board of Directors.
International
$95
Annual Only
International Membership is available to any woman dentist who:
Primarily practices dentistry outside of the United States or Canada,
– OR –
Earned her dental degree outside of the United States or Canada and currently resides in the U.S. or Canada.
This member shall have all the privileges and responsibilities of an Active Member.
1 Year Student Member
$65
Annual Only
For students currently enrolled in dental school. The Student Member shall have all the privileges and responsibilities of an Active Member except those of voting and holding office.
4 Year Student Member
$180
Annual Only
This is a four-year membership plan only available to first-year students enrolled in dental school. The Student Member shall have all the privileges and responsibilities of an Active Member except those of voting and holding office
Pre-Dental Student Member
$45
Annual Only
Our Pre-Dental Student Membership is designed specifically for women undergraduate or post-baccalaureate students who are on the path to becoming dentists. As a Pre-Dental member, you’ll gain access to valuable resources, mentorship opportunities, and a supportive community of women dentists. This membership provides early exposure to the profession, networking with dental students and professionals, and opportunities for leadership development, ensuring you are well-prepared as you advance toward dental school and beyond.
Why AAWD?
Because women dentists need to support each other! Although the gender composition of U.S. dentists has changed dramatically in the last twenty years, there’s not much else that has. Dental equipment is still designed for male bodies, journal ads are still aimed to a male audience and local dental meetings are still very much male territory. The American Association of Women Dentists, established in 1921, is the only dues-based national organization representing the interests of women dentists across the country. AAWD benefits its members from dental school through retirement.
The face of dentistry is changing — and we want you to be part of it.
Membership Benefits
CONNECT WITH THE WOMAN DENTIST’S NETWORK THAT’S BEEN GOING STRONG SINCE 1921! Here are some of the benefits that membership in AAWD has to offer:
- AAWD’s Chronicle newsletter . Read about how other women dentists are combining career and family along with member activities in the AAWD’s online monthly newsletter.
- AAWD Website. A comprehensive website with today’s information and your access to current news.
- Online Membership Directory. Access active dentists, faculty, or students to network in your local area.
- 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. We also provide Federal Services and Uniformed Services Awards.
- Student Scholarships and Awards. Eleanor J. Bushee Senior Dental Student Award is among the opportunities available for our student members.
- Industry Discounts for Products & Services. Access deep discounts for your banking, insurance, equipment and credit services needs.
- 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.
- Volunteer Opportunities. Opportunity to “give back” through our 501-c-3 charitable organization, Smiles for Success, which offers dental services to women in need throughout our local communities.