West Coast District Dental Association's Member Benefits

Being a WCDDA member affords many services that save you $$$.
Membership also offers the opportunity to share your joy of, and ideas about dentistry with your peers. A large pool of clinical information, lobbying power and patient education tools become tools at your fingertips. You are assured a continuous flow of published data alerting dentists to new techniques and materials.
For an application see CONTACT & JOIN US information listed below.

If you are interested in becoming a member or want to learn more about national and state associations,

please visit our organizational sites:

American Dental Association

Florida Dental Association

Many of our value added benefits are listed below.

*Member Benefits*
Peer Review	Free to members. Solve patient problems.
Referral Service	Obtain new patients through members only referral program
Placement Information for Dentists and Ancillary Personnel	Free to applicants and members
Keep Up With Dental Current Events	Newsletter - 3x a year
Great Continuing Education Opportunities	Free or low cost quality continuing education
Two Major WCDDA Meetings per Year	Winter (February 2, 2007 ) Tampa Convention Center Summer (July 27-July 29, 2007) Ritz Carlton, Naples, FL
Meeting Highlights: Earn hours of CE - many free to members Spectacular exhibit area - latest in supplies and equipment Provides CPR training (upon successful completion, 2 year card awarded) Courses on Practice Building Courses on Practice Administration
WCDDA Summer Meeting and CE Ritz-Carlton Naples, FL July 25-July 27, 2008
All Mandated Courses	Professional Responsibilities Relating to Domestic Violence - (once every 6 years) Medical Errors Upon initial licensure: HIV/AIDS Awareness for the Dental Practice
Tripartite (3 Tier) Membership Brings You 3 Levels of Service	For more information visit ADA and FDA Websites
Low Cost Life Insurance	Offered by American Dental Association
Contract Analysis	Written legal analyses of insurance contracts
Legislative Advocacy	The Florida Dental Association tracks and analyzes legislation affecting dentistry and health care in Florida Public Awareness
Political Involvement	You have representatives in Washington and Tallahassee through the: American Dental Political Action Committee (ADPAC) Florida Dental Political Action Committee (FLADPAC)
Dental Benefits Promotion	Endorsement and Promotion of Direct Assignment and Direct Reimbursement
Dental Care For Indigent Children	Volunteers are needed year-round
Present School Programs	Speak with children during Dental Health Month
Leadership Directory	Free to members
Dental Screenings and Exhibits	Volunteers are needed year-round
Speak at Civic Clubs and Affiliate Dental Associations	Volunteers are needed year-round
Discount Cards	Members save at Disney, Florida attractions,etc.
Florida Dental Association	High quality insurance programs at competitive rates Crisis assistance Physicians Recovery Network (chemical dependency counseling) Disaster relief loans/grants Financial help following natural disasters or personal catastrophe Offers courses and/or printed materials MBNA credit card (WCDDA Fund card with a variety of benefits and options)
Additional Information	Contact West Coast District Dental Association 813-931-3018 E-mail info@wcdental.org

Contact and Join Us

Florida licensed dentists may contact the West Coast Dental Association for an application.

West Coast District Dental Association
9720 North Armenia Avenue
Suite F
Tampa, FL 33612-7539

(813) 931- 3018 Phone
(813) 931- 1851 Fax

Melissa Dorsey -Executive Secretary
melissa@wcdental.org

Lissette Lemes - Executive Director
wc.dental@gte.net

We look forward to hearing from you!