Membership Application Form

Any person who is supportive of the goals of the Association may be elected into Affiliate Membership. This member shall have all the privileges and responsibilities of an Active Member, except those of voting and holding office. Such Affiliate members may be represented in special categories or committees that are established from time to time by the Board of Directors.

Any U.S. licensed woman dentist in good standing. Each Practicing Dentist Member shall be entitled to vote on all matters coming before the membership.

Any U.S. licensed women dentist in good standing, currently holding a position in an educational institution. Each Faculty Member shall be entitled to vote on all matters coming before the membership.

Any U.S. licensed women dentist in good standing, currently holding a position in a federal institution. Each Federal Member shall be entitled to vote on all matters coming before the membership.

$150 one-time payment. This is a three-year membership plan available to incoming D-2 students and those entering a 3-year program. The Dental Student Member shall have all the privileges and responsibilities of an Active Member except those of voting and holding office.

Any Active Member of this Association who has reached 65 years of age, is an Active member of AAWD, and has retired from practicing in the dental profession.

A dental school graduate within 2 years of her graduation and/or a student member who is in a graduate or residency program. The Early Career Dentist Member shall have all the privileges and responsibilities of an active member except those of voting and holding office. During registration, you must provide your dental school graduation date and/or proof of post-graduate enrollment.

International Membership is available to any woman dentist who:

• Primarily practices dentistry outside of the United States or Canada, OR
• Earned her dental degree outside of the United States or Canada and currently resides in the U.S. or Canada.

This member shall have all the privileges and responsibilities of an Active Member.

For students currently enrolled in dental school. The Dental Student Member shall have all the privileges and responsibilities of an Active Member except those of voting and holding office.

For women undergraduate or post-baccalaureate students on the path to becoming dentists. As a Pre-Dental member, you’ll gain access to valuable resources, mentorship opportunities, and a supportive community of women dentists. This membership provides early exposure to the profession, networking with dental students and professionals, and opportunities for leadership development, ensuring you are well-prepared as you advance toward dental school and beyond.

$180 one-time payment. This is a four-year membership plan only available to first-year students enrolled in dental school. The Dental Student Member shall have all the privileges and responsibilities of an Active Member except those of voting and holding office.