New Dentists
Begin your dental career with CDA on your side. As a new dentist, CDA membership gives you access to valuable resources for the business side of practice, one-on-one expert support to guide you through your early years and beyond and a hands-on role in organized dentistry.
When you join CDA as a recent dental school graduate, you also become a member of the ADA and your local dental society. This tripartite membership offers support and guidance for every stage of your career. Discover the savings, support and solution we’ve designed to help you navigate your new profession.
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CDA Career Center
Enhance your search with our comprehensive Career Center. Connect with new career opportunities faster with a free resume review, alerts on relevant job listings, career tips and more.
EXPERT SUPPORT
Tap into a full Resource Library and access tools designed to guide you through the business side of practice, including a new dentist toolkit and our newest resource, Associate Dentist 101: Finding Your Career Path.
EXCLUSIVE DEALS
Access exclusive deals for new dentists, including generous discounts on liability coverage through The Dentists Insurance Company, dental supplies from TDSC.com, and members-only savings through CDA’s Endorsed Services.
CDA News
Alternative pathways in dentistry: CDA Journal discusses careers outside of traditional private practice
“Private practices have been effectively taking care of the oral health needs of a large portion of the population,” writes...
May 8, 2024 Students
Dentists, dental professionals can apply for up to $5K for education expenses through Webb Family Grant
The CDA Foundation is accepting applications through May 31, 2024 for the Webb Family Grant, which supports the education and training of dental professionals in California.
April 8, 2024 Students
Herman Ostrow student hoping to pave the way for Thai dental students
Each month, CDA spotlights a student from one of California’s seven dental schools. Herman Ostrow’s Sandy Priyawat shares how she’s hoping to pave the way for more Thai students to…
April 8, 2024 StudentsNot yet a CDA member?
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