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78% of the dentists in San Joaquin, Calaveras and Tuolumne counties are members of our society. When you join the San Joaquin Dental Society, you also join the American and the California Dental Associations. By doing so you are entitled to all the benefits of the leaders in organized dentistry at the national, state and local levels.
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 SJDS is now easier than ever. One application handles your membership for SJDS, The California Dental Association (CDA) and the American Dental Association (ADA).
Active Membership
Who is eligible?
A dentist shall be classified as an active member of this society who subscribes to, adheres to and is bound by the code of ethics, Constitution and Bylaws of the ADA, CDA, and the San Joaquin Dental Society, and who qualifies for membership under one or more of the following criteria:
- Has been accepted for membership in this component; and
- Is a graduate and holder of a DDS or DMD or other appropriate degree from a dental school accredited or approved by the American Dental Association
Why Join?
An active member in good standing shall receive the following benefits of membership: a certificate of active membership; a free digital subscription to the bi-monthly Delta Digest newsletter; a reduced rate for the Journal of the California Dental Association; four (4) pre-paid meals to use at SJDS general membership meetings, attendance at all SJDS events at member prices; and such other services as are provided by the SJDS, 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 society.
Dual Membership
Who is eligible?
A dentist who maintains membership in another CDA component as well as SJDS and who practices a minimum of one day a week in our component jurisdiction.
Apply
Please complete the Dual Membership Application form and return to SJDS by email at info@sjds.orgor by fax at (209) 951-1321.
Affiliate Membership
Who is eligible?
A dentist who maintains membership in good standing in the American Dental Association and is not otherwise eligible for active or life membership in this Society may be classified as an affiliate member of this Society.
Why join?
Affiliate members in good standing shall receive the following benefits of membership: a certificate of membership; a digital subscription to the bi-monthly Delta Digest newsletter; eligibility for CDA sponsored plans while residing in California; attendance at all SJDS events at member prices; and other services as are authorized by the Board of Trustees. Affiliate members shall have all the rights and privileges of active membership except the rights to hold elected office, Board positions, serve as a CDA delegate/alternate, and/or vote in any election, referendum, or meeting.
Please complete the Affiliate Membership Application form and return to SJDS by email at info@sjds.org or by fax at (209) 951-1321.
Student Membership
Who is eligible?
- Predoctoral: A student eligible for student membership in the American Dental Association may be classified as a student member of this association.
- Postdoctoral: A dentist may be classified as a postdoctoral student provided he/she is engaged full-time in (a) an advanced training course of not less than one academic year’s duration in an accredited school or (b) an internship or residency program approved by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the ADA.
Why join?
A student member in good standing shall receive the following benefits of membership; a digital subscription to the bi-monthly Delta Digest newsletter; attendance at all SJDS events at member prices; and any other benefits of membership.
Please complete the Student Membership Application form and return to SJDS.
Life Membership
Who is eligible?
A member in good standing who has been an active and/or retired member for 30 consecutive years or a total of 35 years of active and/or retired membership, and having attained the age of 65 years, shall be automatically notified as to eligibility as a life member. Life membership shall be effective the calendar year following the year in which the requirements are fulfilled. Such applicant shall be a member in good standing at the time of his/her classification as a life member. Maintenance of membership in good standing in this component Society shall be a requisite for continuance of life membership in this association.
Why join?
A life member, active or retired, in good standing shall receive a pin of life membership and shall be entitled to all the privileges of an active member.
Allied Dental Health Professional Membership
Who is eligible?
Any individual who is in the dental health profession, such as hygienists, assistants, office workers, lab technicians, county agency representatives may be classified as a ADHP member of this Society.
Why join?
- To attend SJDS events & CE courses at member prices
- To get your own digital subscription to the Delta Digest
- Because you love and support SJDS and want to become a part of Organized Dentistry
- Because it’s only $50 for the whole year!
Please complete the ADHP Membership Application form and return to SJDS by email at info@sjds.org or by fax at (209) 951-1321
All new members: Please provide a current photo for use in the SJDS Membership Directory either with your application or by email. Photos must be high resolution (300 dpi) and in .jpg or .tiff formats.
