As a dental student, your American Student Dental Association (ASDA) membership also includes membership with the ADA. That means, you have access to ADA’s full suite of member benefits designed to support your journey and set you up for success as a future dentist!
Dental student members
As you prepare for a bright future, get the support and resources to help you thrive now and throughout your journey.
Benefits of ADA student membership
Dental school is tough. Explore resources to better take care of yourself.
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Learn about life and disability benefits included with your ASDA+ADA membership.
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Connect with your state and local dental societies, attend events and grow your network.
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Tune in for real talk on all things dental with dentist hosts and expert guests.
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Explore career paths in dentistry and connect with other members via chat.
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Explore initial licensure requirements by state and tips on exam prep.
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ADA monitors the issues and continuously advocates for you, your patients and the profession.
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The ADA Library & Archives connect you to essential resources, databases and experts.
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Leverage innovative research, oral health topics and clinical practice guidelines.
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Support at your dental school
With organized dentistry, you’re never on your own.
- Meet with an ADA Faculty Ambassador (PDF) at your school.
- Get connected with your state dental society for support and guidance.
- For insights into life after graduation, reach out to new dentists serving on the ADA New Dentist Committee.
- Planning an event? Contact the ADA Office of Student Affairs team for assistance.
Manage your finances
Explore valuable resources to help you pay down student debt and ensure financial stability after school.
Career guidance
Navigate your next steps after graduation — from finding your first job to exploring postdoctoral options.
ADA Success Program
Hear from peers in the field on topics like career planning, management and more with this free speaker series program.
Common membership questions:
The ADA and ASDA are two different organizations that work together to support you.
The ADA Office of Student Affairs (OSA) advocates and supports dental students and faculty. The OSA provides credible solutions to help the dental school journey and the transition from dental school to life as a dentist. ASDA is an independent student-run association that protects and advances the rights, interests and welfare of students pursuing careers in dentistry.
As a student, in order to join the ADA, you must be a member of ASDA. Once you're a member of ASDA, you will automatically receive ADA student membership and full benefits. Visit ASDAnet.org to join.
When you graduate from dental school, you will need to update your profile information at ADA.org/levelup to level up your membership from student to dentist and stay connected to the tools designed to help you thrive. ADA membership is free for 18 months after graduation or for the duration of a graduate program.*
*State and local society dues may apply.
You can access your ADA member benefits and exclusive perks in your My ADA Portal. If this is your first time logging in, you’ll be prompted to reset your password. Reach out to the ADA Member Service Center for support via LiveChat on ADA.org, email msc@ada.org or call 312-440-2500.
We're here for you!
Contact the ADA Member Service Center for support. Email us at msc@ada.org or call (312) 440-2500. (7 a.m. – 6 p.m. Central time, Monday – Friday)
Your state and local dental societies offer even more resources and services for dentists. Connect with your state today.