
Join / Renew
To join as a member, head to CDA’s website to apply online. By becoming a member of organized dentistry, you will enjoy unique benefits that will help ensure that your voice is heard and give you opportunities to engage and network with the dental community. Becoming a member of SDDS is now easier than ever. One application handles your membership for SDDS, The California Dental Association (CDA) and the American Dental Association (ADA).
Who is Eligible?
A dentist shall be classified as an active member of this association who subscribes to, adheres to and is bound by the ethics and Bylaws of the American Dental Association, the California Dental Association, and the Sacramento District Dental Society, and who qualifies for membership under one or more of the following criteria:
Why Join
An active member in good standing shall receive the following benefits of membership: a certificate of active membership; a free subscription to the monthly Nugget newsletter; a free triannual membership directory; a reduced rate for the Journal of the California Dental Association; attendance at all SDDS events at member prices; and such other services as are provided by the SDDS, CDA, or ADA.
An active member in good standing shall be eligible for election as a delegate or alternate delegate to the CDA and ADA House of Delegates and for election or appointment to any office, committee, or agency of
this association.
An active member under a disciplinary sentence of suspension shall not be privileged to hold office, either elective or appointive, including delegate and alternate delegate, in the Sacramento District Dental Society of CDA, or to vote or otherwise participate in the election of officials of the SDDS or CDA.
To join as a member, head to CDA’s website to apply online.
Membership Types
Membership Dues
CLASSIFICATION | SDDS | CDA | ADA | TOTAL |
Active-Full | $400 | $750 | $600 | $1750 |
Dual | $400 | $0 | $0 | $400 |
Affiliate | $200 | $0 | $0 | $200 |
Faculty | $200 | $375 | $600 | $1175 |
First Year of Licensure / Grad Year | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Post Graduate (depending on date) | $0 | $0 | $30 | $30 |
Retired (depending on date) | $50 | $75 | $150 | $275 |
SDDS Student Member | $20 | $0 | $0 | $20 |
Member Benefits
The Sacramento District Dental Society (SDDS) is here to serve you and your profession. As a part of this supportive community of dentists and dental professionals, you gain special access and pricing to continuing education, publications and media, community involvement programs, professional services and fun SDDS events!
Professional Services
- Human Resources Hotline (provided by the CEA): 1-888-784-4031
- Job Bank (job placement assistance)
- Guidance on ethics
- Discounts and benefits provided by our Vendor Members
- TDIC Insurance Services
- Overall camaraderie and peer networking
Continuing Education
- CE Courses
- CPR Recertification Courses
- Monthly General Membership/CE Meetings
- Licensure Renewal Courses
(Infection Control & California Dental Practice Act) - Business Forums
- MidWinter Convention & Expo
- HR Webinars
Publications
- The Nugget
- One Complimentary Classified Ad Per Calendar Year in the Nugget
- Discount on Display Advertising in the Nugget
- SDDS Online Membership Directory
- SDDS Vendor Member Directory
Community Involvement
- Foundation programs
- Health & Career Fairs
- Infant Oral Health Campaign— “Smart Parents, Smiling Kids”
- 1st Tooth OR 1st Birthday Campaign