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Members
Members of the Santa Barbara – Ventura County Dental Society also are members of the California Dental Association as well as the American Dental Association. The tripartite system comprises a strong network of member dentists that all work together to promote best practices to serve their patients and the community.
Member Benefits
Members of the Santa Barbara – Ventura County Dental Society enjoy the benefits of:
- Certified continuing education courses at special member-only costs
- Exclusive access to professional liability, disability, worker’s comp and other insurance packages through The Dentists Insurance Company.
- Camaraderie and social events
- Community involvement– opportunities to give back to the local community at volunteer events.
- Advocacy– power in numbers to promote legislation that protects the profession
Why Join Organized Dentistry?
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BENEFITS / SERVICES
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MEMBERS
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NON-MEMBERS
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VALUE
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Daily Patient referrals and 24-hour on-line visibility: link to your website from the Society’s and increase your coverage
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FREE
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NOT AVAILABLE
(Your site is out there all on its own)
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Can be worth thousands in long-term dental patients!
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Society staff offers all-day phone support for your office needs
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FREE
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NOT AVAILABLE
(Your staff has to research all the answers and find all the sources)
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Save hundreds in staff time
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Practice Support Hotline –
CDA Compass
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FREE
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NOT AVAILABLE(Attorneys:
≈ $ 350/hr) |
Save thousands on attorneys’ fees & save yourself headaches
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7-credit Continuing Education Courses, advertised directly to your office
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$ 185
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$ 250
(You find them yourself, and verify their accreditation)
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Access to nationally & internationally-recognized speakers
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Monthly 4-unit CPR Re-certification Classes
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$ 55
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NOT AVAILABLE
(You scramble to find a class when you need it, and verify its accreditation)
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Keep your (and your staff’s) licenses current
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3-credit evening Continuing Education Courses
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$ 75
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NOT AVAILABLE
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Great opportunity to learn & network
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Compliance Poster Set (Required Federal, State and Dental Posters)
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FREE
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$ 25
(It’s up to you alone to keep it current)
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Keeps you legal and in compliance with an attractive poster set–No worries!
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Oral Pathology/Orofacial Pain Study Club
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$ 100
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NOT AVAILABLE
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Discuss & learn from difficult cases
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Radiology Safety Course for staff
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$ 450
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$900
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Only 6-week source of licensing in our area–others take months
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Peer Review Process
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FREE
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NOT AVAILABLE
(One problem patient could be worth thousands)
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Save thousands in lawyer fees
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Up-to-the-minute listings of available front and back office staff
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FREE
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NOT AVAILABLE
(You find applicants all on your own)
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Save hundreds in newspaper ads
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List your open office positions; advertise your equipment to sell; notify your peers of partnering and space sharing opportunities; list your practice for sale.
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FREE
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NOT AVAILABLE
(You contact multiple sources on your own time)
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Save money with the only Dentist Classifieds forum around.
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Support for community, including starting a dental hygiene & RDA program & caring for kids in our area.
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FREE
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NOT AVAILABLE
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A healthy community benefits all of us
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Island View bi-monthly newsletter
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FREE
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NOT AVAILABLE
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Stay current with dentistry issues in OUR area
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Make friends, cement professional contacts, and network with your peers at your Society’s social events.
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FREE
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NOT AVAILABLE
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Gain valuable knowledge & connections
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CDA offers telephone assistance on third-party payer and regulatory compliance issues
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FREE
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NOT AVAILABLE
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Save hundreds on lawyer & analyst fees.
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CDA Journal & CDA Update
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$ 18
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$ 99
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All you need to know about California dentistry
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Spring & Fall Scientific Sessions
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FREE
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$ 890 each
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1-stop access to award-winning CE’s and vendors
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Access to insurance plans, CDA-endorsed programs, risk management resources
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FREE
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NOT AVAILABLE
(Risk management consultants areexpensive!)
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An insurance plan you can trust is worth $ $ $
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TDIC Risk Management Seminars
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$ 75
($ 60 to TDIC policyholders) |
$ 250
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Stay abreast of the safest ways to run your practice
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Contract Analysis
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FREE
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NOT AVAILABLE
(Legal fees, again!)
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MEMBER
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Peer Reviewed JADA
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FREE
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$ 185
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$ 185
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ADA Scientific Session
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Call for Info
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Call for Info
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Call for Info
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Government Representation Legislative Advocacy
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CDA members create a united voice for dentistry
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Our voice would be stronger combined with yours
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United, changes for the benefit of dentistry are likely
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Pride in your commitment to organized dentistry dedicated to you, the patients you serve & the public interest
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FREE
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NOT AVAILABLE
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80% of your local peers understand this incredible value
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ANNUAL MEMBER BENEFIT
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PRICELESS
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