ADAA - American Dental Assistants Association

MEMBERSHIP QUESTIONS
Why Should I Become An ADAA Member?
What Are Membership Dues?
What Is My State/Local Information?
How Do I Contact My State/Local Officers?
How Do I Become A Life Member?
Who Do I Contact If I Have Not Received My Bill?
I sent in my renewal payment and have not received a new card.
My membership expired, how do I get a new card?
I never received a renewal notice, what do I do?
If I am a DANB certificant, am I also a member of ADAA?
Who Do I Contact For Insurance Information?
Where Can I Get More Information About How The ADAA Started?
Who Is The Founder Of The ADAA?
Do I Have To Be Certified To Be A Member Of ADAA?
When Is Dental Assistant Recognition Week (DARW)?
Does ADAA Do Anything Or Offer Anything For DARW?
Does The ADAA Offer Awards Or Scholarships?
Where Is Central Office?

THE DENTAL ASSISTANT JOURNAL
How Much Is A Subscription To "The Dental Assistant" Journal?
How Do I Place An Ad In The Journal?
When Should I Receive My Journal?
Who Do I Contact If I Have Not Received My Journal?
Who Gets The Journal?

DENTAL ASSISTING RELATED QUESTIONS
Is It Mandatory For A Dental Assistant To Have A Hepatitis Shot?
Is The Dentist Required To Provide This or Other Health Measures For Dental Assistants?
Who Should I Contact For HIPAA Information?
Where Can I Locate A Dental Assisting School?
How Can I Reach The American Dental Hygienist Association?
How Can I Reach The American Dental Association?
What is DANB?
What Is The Average Wage Of A Dental Assistant In My State?
How Can I Find A Dental Assisting Training Program In My Area?
Where Can I Get A List Of Accredited Schools?
How Can I Find Career Opportunities In Dental Assisting?
What Are The Requirements Needed To Become A Dental Assistant?
How Long Do You Have To Study To Become A Dental Assistant?
What Does EFDA Stand For?
How Can I Find Out About Expanded Duties/Functions?
Are There Any Dental Assisting Programs Online?
Are There Any Continuing Education Programs Online?
What Is The Different Between CDA & RDA?
How Do I Become Certified?
Who Do I Contact For Information On What A Dental Assistant Can Or Can't Do In A State?
Where Can I Find Out State Regulations On Duties A Dental Assistant Can Perform?
What Is The Current Job Outlook Of Dental Assisting?
I Am Currently Looking For A Job As A Dental Assistant; Where Should I Start?

MEMBERSHIP ANSWERS

Why Should I Become An ADAA Member?
There are so many personal and professional reasons to join ADAA. Please visit the Membership Benefits page of this website or contact Central Office for a Prospective Membership kit.

What Are Membership Dues?
Members pay $105 per year for national dues, which includes a payment for professional liability insurance, plus state dues listed in a table which appears on the Member Benefits page of this website. Student members pay $25 per year and may opt to pay an additional $10 for professional liability insurance.

What Is My State/Local Information?
Please contact ADAA for current officer information.

How Do I Contact My State/Local Officers?
For current state/local officer information, contact ADAA.

How Do I Become A Life Member?
Any member with 25 years of continuous membership not counting years as a student member may apply for Life Membership. Contact Doug McDonough (ext. 203) for a membership form or download one from the website.

Who Do I Contact If I Have Not Received My Bill?
Contact Nancy Rodriguez at Central Office for billing cycles and information regarding your invoice.

I sent in my renewal payment and have not received a new card.
Please allow 4-6 weeks for your card to be mailed. If you have not received your card after 6 weeks, contact Isabel Guillen for more information.

My membership expired, how do I get a new card?
If you have received a dues renewal invoice and paid it, you should automatically receive your up-to-date card. If this is not the case, please call Isabel Guillen and request an invoice or an adjusted card.

I never received a renewal notice, what do I do?
If you did not receive an invoice, if you notice your card expiration date is incorrect, please contact Isabel Guillen (312.541.1550, ext 213); contact Isabel regarding membership concerns, if Isabel is unable to help you, contact Nancy.

If I am a DANB certificant, am I also a member of ADAA?
No, ADAA membership is separate.

Who Do I Contact For Insurance Information?
HPSO is the official agent for ADAA’s insurance program. Their phone number is 800.982.9491 or visit www.hpso.com.

Where Can I Get More Information About How The ADAA Started?
In 1923, a small group of dedicated women met to explore the possibility of forming a national dental assisting association. Led by Juliette Southard, a NY dental assistant, the basis for the ADAA was formed at an ADA meeting in Cleveland in 1923. In 1924, a Constitution and Bylaws were presented and approved and the ADAA was on its way almost 40 years after Dr. Kells of New Orleans hired the first Lady in Attendance.

Who Is The Founder of the ADAA?
Juliette A. Southard.

Do I Have To Be Certified To Be A Member Of ADAA?
No.

When Is Dental Assistant Recognition Week (DARW)?
First full week in March.

Does ADAA Do Anything Or Offer Anything For DARW?
Schools and individuals can request a scholarship application (available in January), contact Erek Armentrout.

Does The ADAA Offer Awards Or Scholarships?
Schools and individuals can request a kit of materials (available in January), contact Erek Armentrout.

Where Is Central Office?
We are located at 35 East Wacker Drive, Suite 1730, Chicago, IL 60601-2211. We can be reached by phone at 312.541.1550, by fax 312.541.1496 or by e-mail at membership@adaa1.com. Individual staff members may be reached by e-mail using the listing that appears on the “Staff” webpage.

THE DENTAL ASSISTANT JOURNAL

How Much Is A Subscription To "The Dental Assistant" Journal?
$20 for US, Mexico; $25 Canada; $75 all other countries.

How Do I Place An Ad In The Journal?
For classified ads, contact Barbara McDonough at ext 209 or by e-mail (adaa1@aol.com). For display advertising, contact Bob Palmer at ext 212 and review our rate card on this website.

When Should I Receive My Journal?
Within 6 weeks after subscribing or joining the ADAA.

Who Do I Contact If I Have Not Received My Journal?
If you have not received your journal, contact Erek Armentrout (312.541.1550, ext 200). ADAA may have an incorrect address or your journal subscription may need to be renewed/updated.

Who Gets The Journal?
All ADAA members and non-member paid subscribers.

DENTAL ASSISTING RELATED QUESTIONS/ANSWERS

Is It Mandatory For A Dental Assistant To Have A Hepatitis Shot?
State specific but usually NO, although a waiver of declination is required to be signed.

Is The Dentist Required To Provide This or Other Health Measures For Dental Assistants?
Usually yes, but again it is usually state specific.

Who Should I Contact For HIPAA Information?
Call the American Dental Association at 800.621.8099.

Where Can I Locate A Dental Assisting School?
A list of dental assisting schools accredited by the American Dental Association can be found on their website.

How Can I Reach The American Dental Hygienist Association?
312.440.8900 or www.adha.org.

How Can I Reach The American Dental Association?
800.621.8099 or visit their website at www.ada.org.

What is DANB?
DANB is the Dental Assisting National Board, which provides the Certified Dental Assistant designation and other designations. It is located at 444 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 900, Chicago, IL 60611 and can be contacted at 312.642.3368 or 800.367-3262 or danbmail@danb.org

What Is The Average Wage Of A Dental Assistant In My State?
The Dental Assisting National Board conducted a salary survey for Certified Dental Assistants, Contact DANB at danbmail@danb.org.

How Can I Find A Dental Assisting Training Program In My Area?

Where Can I Get A List Of Accredited Schools?
Contact your State Board of Dentistry (www.aadexam.org) or ADA (www.ada.org) to get a list of ADA accredited schools.

How Can I Find Career Opportunities In Dental Assisting? What Is The Current Job Outlook Of Dental Assisting?
Request a career outlook booklet from Erek Armentrout (312.541.1550, ext.200) or visit www.dentalworkers.com

What Are The Requirements Needed To Become A Dental Assistant?
Each State's Dental Practice Act dictates the requirements for dental assisting.

How Long Do You Have To Study To Become A Dental Assistant?
Most Community College programs are completed in one year.

What Does EFDA Stand For?
Expanded functions dental assistant – a credential required by some states in order to do expanded functions such as radiology and impressions.

How Can I Find Out About Expanded Duties/Functions?
Check with the State Dental Board.

Are There Any Dental Assisting Programs Online?

Are There Any Continuing Education Programs Online?

What Is The Difference Between CDA & RDA?
CDA stands for certified dental assistant, it is a national credential recognized by some states and required by others. RDA stands for registered dental assistant, a state specific credential required in CA, MI, MN and NJ.

How Do I Become Certified?
Check the DANB website (www.danb.org)

Who Do I Contact For Information On What A Dental Assistant Can Or Can't Do In A State?
Where Can I Find Out State Regulations On Duties A Dental Assistant Can Perform?
Your state Dental Commission controls the scope of duties for assistants and hygienists, and you or your employer should contact them directly to learn about legal provisions for dental assistants. A complete list of State Dental Commisions can be viewed on ADA’s website (www.ada.org).

What Is The Current Job Outlook Of Dental Assisting?

I Am Currently Looking For A Job As A Dental Assistant; Where Should I Start?
Go to www.dentalworkers.com.