Member Benefits

The South Plains District Dental Society is the local component of the American Dental Association and the Texas Dental Association. This tripartite arrangement works hard to protect your profession not only locally, but at the state and national level. The South Plains District Dental Society members receive ALL membership benefits offered by the Texas Dental Association and the American Dental Association.

Continuing Education

TDA's The TDA Meeting registration fees are covered, as are CE credits at most SPDDS General Membership Meetings. Discounts for many other continuing education courses offer opportunities to learn new skills relevant to your career.

Financial Resources

Student loan repayment can be refinanced and disability insurance purchased with great discounts. TDA Perks and ADA member programs have researched and negotiated substantial discounts for dental practice services and products.

Conflict Resolution

SPDDS works in conjunction with TDA in the Peer Review process to resolve disputes concerning the quality and/or appropriateness of dental treatment to avoid involving the State Board. This process also handles utilization review resulting from differences of opinion between doctors and third-party carriers.

Government Advocacy

From local grassroots efforts (DCDS) to connecting with state (TDA) and national (ADA) legislators, we work tirelessly on your behalf to influence public policies affecting the practice of dentistry and the oral health of the public. Tools and assistance are also available for compliance/regulatory challenges.

Mentorship/Networking

Membership in SPDDS provides the opportunity to cultivate mentor-mentee relationships and to network with over 130 colleague dentists in the South Plains area, 8,800 in Texas, and over 161,000 nationwide.

Promotion for Your Practice

Our free referral program to the public seeking a dentist includes the ADA’s Find-a-Dentist database, which is widely advertised via social media. An online pictorial membership roster (an excellent referral source!) is also available through Find-a-Dentist. Additionally, ADA provides an extensive amount of information on marketing your practice and other resources for practice management success.

Community Service Opportunities

We can connect you to service opportunities that utilize your dental skills. In addition to making a difference by helping others, volunteering increases job skills and helps you network with colleague dentists.