MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
Let Organized Dentistry Work for YOU with Greater St. Louis Dental Society Benefits
Reduced Dues Program - This program allows recent graduates to become an active member without having to pay full dues until five years in practice.
Job Bank - Established to help staff our members' dental practice and aide in their search in becoming an associate and/or partner.
Patient Referrals - We help our members grow their practice! GSLDS staff directs new patients to members' offices based on geographic location and patient's needs.
New Dentist Committee - Consists of new dentists out of dental school 10 years or less. This committee was formed exclusively for young dentists and meets periodically throughout the year to network and learn from recent experiences.
Social Events - Fun, exciting events planned just for our members!
CE Opportunities -
- Seminars - Seminar Series offering CE throughout the year.
- Mid-Continent Dental Congress - Annual convention featuring renown speakers and technical exhibits so members can easily obtain required CE credits and see the latest in equipment and products for their office.
Publication - St. Louis Dentistry is published quarterly to keep members updated on the advances in dentistry and what is happening in St. Louis.
Legislative Advocacy - The MDA and ADA is a powerful unified voice for dentists both on the national and state levels of government.
Career and Practice Information - The latest information in practice trends, issues facing dentistry, legalities of the profession (and practice) including ADA's free contract analysis, and oral health concerns are available to members.
Peer Review - Protecting members from legal fees! Peer Review is a free program for GSLDS members and helps resolve disputes with patients, as opposed to typical costly legal procedures. In most cases, issues that come to Peer Review can be resolved.
District Meetings - A great networking and CE opportunity for members meeting with their colleagues.