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Naperville, IL 60567-9739

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Only IDLA members can become Illinois
State Dental Society Associate Members

New in 2008 Membership will include one ISDS membership.

Benefits of Membership

  • The IDLA is the link to the dental profession. As your representative at the local and state levels, the IDLA promotes, supports, and keeps you informed of the issues and policies that directly affect our industry. The IDLA also produces voluntary leadership that makes a difference within our profession.
  • The IDLA has a presence on the Internet. Among other things, our idla.com site lists all members and allows dentists & users to search for their lab needs. This is a great marketing tool, as the Internet has become an integral part all business. Visit idla.com, and see what our site has to offer.
  • In Touch With The IDLA is our quarterly newsletter. In Touch helps to keep all members informed and involved with their IDLA. We also issue an annual directory to facilitate networking with your peers.
  • The IDLA provides a variety of both managerial and educational opportunities. We sponsor an annual educational seminar. Additionally, we co-sponsor the Midwest Spring Technical Meeting and meetings with the Chicagoland Dental Technicans’ Study Group.
  • The IDLA provides additional industry support through their contributions to the SIU Dental Technician Scholarship Program, National Foundation of Dentistry for the Handicapped and the IL State Dental Society Foundation..
  • IDLA membership provides a sense of community, and gives you and your peers the opportunity to speak with a single voice on matters of importance to our industry. The IDLA community also gives members the opportunity to share ideas and network with colleagues in the field.

Ongoing Efforts

  • Offer discounted admission to MWSTM meeting
  • Offer a 20% discount on Chicagoland Dental Technicians Study Club Membership.
  • Make available "What Can a Career in Dental Laboratory Technology Offer You"
  • News You Can Use feature in In Touch
  • Representation at NADL Component Leadership meeting
  • Conduct the Be a Member Get a Member Campaign
  • Maintain membership in the Illinois Society of Association Executives
  • Offer discounted services of Seay Management
  • Provide industry support through contributions to The National Foundation of Dentistry for the Handicapped and the IL State Dental Society Foundation

ISDS Associate Benefits

  • A $25.00 continuing education voucher
  • Opportunities for future discounted CE courses
  • A monthly subscription to the Illinois Dental News
  • A listing in and copy of the Sourcebook and Directory of Members
  • Free Admission to The Chicago Dental Society’s Midwinter Meeting
  • Participation in a variety of insurance programs (subject to carrier’s underwriting criteria)
  • Plus general information assistance
  • Tax-Free Health Savings Accounts Available

Look for in 2008

  • March Presentation featuring Ricki Brasell, NADL Co-Executive Director
  • June infection control meeting with CDTS group
  • Decision regarding the Addition of Technologist to Membership Category
  • Distribution of mandatory OSHA poster to members
  • Acceptance of credit cards for membership dues
  • Recruitment campaign featuring reduced price dues for new members
  • What would you like to see offered?

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