Welcome, New Graduates, Graduate Students & Residents
We’re so glad to welcome you to Wisconsin, whether you’re starting your professional career here or have chosen to complete your dental residency and/or graduate program in the Badger State. As a recent dental school graduate, resident or graduate student, you are invited to enjoy complimentary membership* in the American Dental Association, Wisconsin Dental Association and a local dental society near your practice or program. Join us, won't you?
What’s In It For You?
Membership comes with many perks, and again it’s completely free*. Don’t miss out on these critical benefits, designed to help you succeed while starting your career or completing your education:
- Access to exclusive low rates for your student loans
- Connection to peers, mentors and future employers so you never practice alone
- Help finding and securing your dream job, and advice on your resume/CV
- Access to competitive life, health and disability insurance plans
- Keep going with 3 free years of Continuing Education Online courses on ADA CE Online
- Invitations to the monthly ADA Accelerator Series aimed at helping new dentists address work/life balance, leadership, financial wellness, parental leave support and more
- Peer support, networking and CE opportunities via your local dental society gatherings and events
- Access to the ADA’s award-winning New Dentist News hub, New Dentist Now blog and WDA’s The Drill, a weekly roundup of news and updates affecting Wisconsin dentists
Join us in complimentary membership today and secure immediate access to these and other member benefits. Questions? Email Candice Wegner.
*Membership is free for 18 months after graduation. For residents and graduate students, membership is free for the entirety of your program, and another 18 months after completion.
Residencies
Interested in an accredited residency program in Wisconsin? Visit ada.coda.org.
