Welcome, New Graduates, Graduate Students & Residents
We’re so glad to welcome you to Wisconsin, whether you’re starting your professional career here or have chosen to complete your dental residency and/or graduate program in the Badger State. As a recent dental school graduate, resident or graduate student, you are invited to enjoy complimentary membership* in the American Dental Association, Wisconsin Dental Association and a local dental society near your practice or program. Join us, won't you?
What’s In It For You?
Membership comes with many perks, and again it’s completely free*. Don’t miss out on these critical benefits, designed to help you succeed while starting your career or completing your education:
- Access to exclusive low rates for your student loans
- Connection to peers, mentors and future employers so you never practice alone
- Help finding and securing your dream job, and advice on your resume/CV
- Access to competitive life, health and disability insurance plans
- Keep going with 3 free years of Continuing Education Online courses on ADA CE Online
- Invitations to the monthly ADA Accelerator Series aimed at helping new dentists address work/life balance, leadership, financial wellness, parental leave support and more
- Peer support, networking and CE opportunities via your local dental society gatherings and events
- Access to the ADA’s award-winning New Dentist News hub, New Dentist Now blog and WDA’s The Drill, a weekly roundup of news and updates affecting Wisconsin dentists
Join us in complimentary membership today and secure immediate access to these and other member benefits. Questions? Email Candice Wegner.
*Membership is free for 18 months after graduation. For residents and graduate students, membership is free for the entirety of your program, and another 18 months after completion.
