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Membership Benefits

Explore the full range of resources, services, and opportunities available to ADS members. By joining ADS, you gain access to exclusive benefits designed to save you time and money; enhance your dental infection prevention, occupational health, and patient safety knowledge and skills; and connect you with a unique network of peers who share your passion and commitment to The Safest Dental Visit™.

Whether you're looking for continuing education opportunities, answers to infection control questions, or late-breaking industry news, ADS is here for you. Discover how we can help you excel - when our members thrive, oral healthcare thrives.

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InfoBites

No need to comb through multiple news websites; we deliver the latest and most important news – ADS, national, and international – directly to your inbox every Monday at 9:00 AM eastern. Not a member? Sign up for a free one-month trial of InfoBites today!

Infection Control in Practice (ICIP)

Looking for a new team huddle activity for staff meetings? ADS has just what you’re looking for! ICIP is our bimonthly, interactive digital publication that features real-life scenarios with checklists on how to prevent negative dental infection prevention and safety outcomes. ICIP is easy to follow and takes the entire team through practical applications of infection control while reinforcing learning with summaries and key takeaways. Members can earn 1 free CE credit per ICIP. 

The Safest Dental Visit Toolkit™

Our members-only toolkit contains carefully assembled materials to help you develop an understanding of CDC guidelines, interim guidance, and OSHA requirements; maximize the role of the infection prevention coordinator (IPC); foster a culture of safety; and more!

Toolkits & Topics

Access an expanding list of resources addressing relevant infection prevention and safety issues - these toolkits and topics are available 24-7!

Ask ADS

Have an infection control question? Ask ADS! Submit your dental infection prevention and safety question to our subject matter experts, and they will do the homework for you. They will research your question and send you back a referenced answer in writing. Not sure where to start? ADS maintains a list of our frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Education & Training

ADS members receive significant discounts* on our timely, unbiased dental infection prevention and safety education and training. We offer ADA CERP credits for our continuing education activities and have recently introduced digital badges for key programs. Members are also able to access past Annual Conference PowerPoint presentations.

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*Basic Members are not eligible for discounts on ADS-related events or products.

Member Certificate

An ADS member certificate serves as a mark of credibility, professionalism, and commitment to excellence in oral healthcare. Downloading, printing, and displaying your certificate demonstrates to patients, colleagues, customers, and clients that you are part of a respected network dedicated to ensuring that every dental visit is a safe visit. 

Member Directory

Our Member Directory is an invaluable tool designed to foster collaboration, networking, and professional growth for our members. This exclusive resource allows you to easily connect with other ADS Members located near you or who share similar interests. 

Leadership

Develop your leadership skills and connect with your colleagues by volunteering with ADS. Members are eligible to get involved through a variety of committees and other volunteer opportunities.

Awards of Distinction

Earn recognition through the annual awards program in which ADS members are recognized for their outstanding achievements and contributions to dental infection prevention and safety.

If you have questions, reach out to us at [email protected] or call us at +1(410) 571-0003.