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    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.

    Exclusive Benefits Just for You

    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.

    Lasting connections

    Join the social conversation with our vibrant dental community on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook and stay ahead of emerging issues  in CDA’s Newsroom. Plus, keep pace with clinical insights in the Journal.  

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    CDA News

    Herman Ostrow dental student shares a memorable first experience assisting in oral surgery

    Each month, CDA spotlights a student from one of California’s seven dental schools. Get to know Nora Papazyan of Herman Ostrow Dental School's class of 2024.

     December 01, 2023 Students & New Dentists
    ‘The weight of regret is in tons’: UCSF dental student shares her motivation for staying disciplined

    Each month, CDA spotlights a student from one of California’s seven dental schools. UCSF dental student, Pallak Razdan shares how “the weight of regret” helps her stay disciplined through her most difficult moments.

     November 02, 2023 Students & New Dentists
    Herman Ostrow student reveals the benefits of working in dentistry that she hasn't seen in other career fields

    Each month, CDA spotlights a student from one of California's seven dental schools. Herman Ostrow's Adriana Eraso reveals the one benefit of working in dentistry that she hasn't seen in other careers.

     October 06, 2023 Students & New Dentists

    Not yet a CDA member?

    Explore the benefits and join today for the best membership value. Apply online or call 800.232.7645 to speak to a member representative.

    *First-year TDIC Professional Liability coverage rates are $50 in California. Rates depicted are for new and never practiced dentists, licensed within the last twelve months and are valid for $1M/$3M coverage amounts. Rates increase until a mature policy is reached.