What does IDA mean in DENTAL

The Indiana Dental Association (IDA) is a professional association of more than 4,000 dentists dedicated to advancing the art and science of dentistry in order to provide quality oral health care for all Hoosiers. The IDA provides education and advocacy on behalf of our members and helps them stay informed about the latest developments in their profession.

Membership in the Indiana Dental Association is open to all licensed dentists in good standing with Indiana’s Board of Dentistry. Interested individuals should complete an application form along with payment information. Once approved, an individual will be granted access to member benefits such as networking opportunities, professional development resources, advocacy support, insurance options and discounts on continuing education courses.

The Indiana Dental Association provides a variety of resources for its members including continuing education courses, reference materials, legislative updates and access to industry news. IDA also hosts specialty conferences, seminars and speakers covering topics relevant to modern dentistry. In addition, members have access to dental services insurance programs that provide protection from liability claims among other benefits.

The IDA offers its members a wide range of support services including legal help with contract negotiations or regulatory issues; access to professional references; networking events designed to encourage growth through collaboration; and representation at state level meetings which are aimed at influencing policy decisions that affect dentists throughout the state. IDA also offers public relations assistance and marketing resources that help spread awareness about current advances in dental technology or practice trends.

Yes! As a member of the IDA you can take advantage of exclusive discounts on products or services offered by our approved partners such as lab supplies, continuing education courses, hotel lodging and more! Members will find additional savings through exclusive listserves or forums where they can network with other professionals looking for deals or advice regarding their practices . Additionally, each year members receive two complimentary copies of our annual publication - Indiana Journal Of Dentistry - featuring articles written by leading experts within their fields.

Non-members are welcome to attend most educational programs sponsored by IDA however they may miss out on discounted rates offered exclusively to members. Additionally some special events such as our annual summit may not be open to non-members depending on size or other criteria set forth by event organizers.

Yes! Your dental services insurance plan covers care provided both inside your own practice as well as those provided by other licensed dentists outside your office. This means that if you need specialized care not available at your own clinic you can still be assured that you have coverage under your plan while receiving treatment from another provider.

Unfortunately no. Malpractice coverage is not included within membership dues payments however this type of coverage may be purchased independently through various 3rd party providers.