AAWD Membership Benefits

July 1, 2004

CONNECT WITH THE WOMAN DENTIST'S NETWORK GOING ON FOR 82 YEARS!

  • Woman Dentist Journal and Chronicle newsletter. Read about how other women dentists are combining career and family with 10 issues a year of the Woman Dentist Journal along with member activities in the Chronicle.
  • Online Web site for "Members Only." A comprehensive Web site with today's information and your access to current news, including an online Membership Directory.

INSURANCE DESIGNED FOR WOMEN DENTISTS TO MEET YOUR NEEDS

  • Lowest cost insurance that can be found with Emery & Webb, Inc./Ace American Insurance Company's "Dentists Protection Pac." An excellent comprehensive malpractice program designed especially for our members. 10 percent discount for AAWD members.
  • Automobile Insurance — GEICO Automobile Insurance. Significant savings with this nationwide company.

OFFICE AND PRACTICE SUPPORT FOR THE WOMAN DENTIST

  • Advertising for Personnel — DentalWorkers.com. 10 percent discount on classified ads.
  • Office Supplies — DDS Front Office. Join this unique dental business supply-buying service offered through AAWD. Orders can be done by catalog or online.

STARTING THE WOMAN-OWNED DENTAL PRACTICE WITHOUT HASSLES

  • Low-Interest Loans and Set-Up Loans for Women Dentists Only — Penn Security Bank & Trust Financial Services provides lowest cost loans tailored to the needs of women dentists.
  • Patient Locator for Women Dentists by Zip Code — Locate a Woman Dentist. Many patients look for a woman dentist. Our Web site is the leading resource directory for patients and members alike.

RECOGNITION AWARDS FOR WOMEN DENTISTS AND WOMEN DENTISTS-TO-BE

  • AAWD Awards Program. The Lucy Hobbs Taylor Award (the highest award bestowed on a woman dentist who has contributed to the advancement of dentistry) is presented during our Annual Meeting.
  • Student Scholarships, Loans & Awards. Colgate Palmolive Research Scholarship, Gillette Hayden Memorial Fund (loan), and the Eleanor J. Bushee Senior Dental Student Award.

ACTIVITIES DESIGNED FOR THE WOMAN DENTIST TO NETWORK AND LEAD WITHOUT WAITING

  • Chapters in Your Local Area. Start a local chapter to join the ever-expanding network of women dentists who are practicing state-of-the-art dentistry while balancing their lives.
  • Annual Conference. Network with your colleagues in the various fields of dentistry.
  • AAWD Speaker's Bureau. Highlights not only dental speakers, but speakers on women's health and general health issues.