The New Jersey Dental Association is proud to be the voice of dentistry in New Jersey! We’re here to keep you informed, support your professional growth, provide valuable resources for your personal and business needs, and build a strong sense of community within our profession.

Through the NJDA and ADA, dentists have a powerful presence in Trenton and Washington, advocating for policies that protect and enhance the way you practice every day. Many of the benefits you enjoy today are the result of years of successful advocacy—but the work continues. There are always outside voices proposing changes to our profession, making it more important than ever to stand together.

Together, we are stronger. By joining, you’re not just protecting your practice—you’re shaping the future of dentistry. Let’s build something bigger, together.

If you are a practicing dentist, CLICK HERE to complete your membership application. 

If you are currently a member and need to renew, CLICK HERE.

MARCH-MAY:  If you are a D4 student, CLICK HERE to Level Up your membership from Student to Dentist. Your membership is complimentary for the year you graduate as well as the next full year.

The NJDA helps you keep up-to-date on news, rules and regulations and offers resources to make your practice more efficient. Our PERKS programs bring you discounts and/or VIP service on everything from professional liability insurance, credit card processing, office supplies, and equipment. NJDA provides educational opportunities for dentists and their teams and host numerous networking opportunities around the state. As the voice for all New Jersey dentists, the strength of our organization comes from the number of dentists we represent.

Yes!  Both the ADA and NJDA have lists of companies that provide discounts and or VIP service for members on the products they need for their practice and career.  Some examples include: 

GoTu - first booking fee waived
Lands' End Business - 10% off products and embroidery
UPS - up to 50% various shipping methods
Mercedes Benz- up to $750 towards a down payment

ADA Member Advantage

NJDA PERKS

Discounts and offers listed here are subject to change.  Click through for the latest companies and offers.

“Tripartite” refers to the local, state, and national organizations that comprise "organized dentistry". Because all three levels are connected in a tripartite structure, all members must belong to all three levels. The state level handles the collection of membership dues and then disperses them locally and nationally.

"Component" is another word for the 12 local dental societies that make up NJDA. You are assigned a component based on the address we have on file, but you can change your component by calling us at 732-821-9400 or emailing membership@njda.org. Some members prefer to belong to the component closest to their office, others choose to be near their home. It's up to you!

Learn more about NJDA's Local Dental Societies HERE.

A “new” dentist is any licensed dentist in their first 10 years after graduating from Dental School.

Follow the NJDA social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn), join the NJDA New Dentist Facebook Group, and make sure we have an email address that you check regularly on file.  We'll send you emails about networking/social events specifically for dentists in their first 10 years of practice.  We typically hold 3-4 in person New Dentist social events plus some new-dentist focused educational programming each year. Also, attend your local component meetings to meet dentists of all experience levels who are in your area.

As an organization run by member-dentists, we are always looking for people that want to get more involved. A good first step is to attend a local component meeting or reach out to one of the leaders on your component webpage. There are opportunities to help out at meetings and events, or you could join an NJDA committee or council and work with other reps in your region and from around the state.

Yes, check them out right here!

Additional opportunities may be available at your local society.

The membership rate for local, state and national membership is listed below:

First Year Out of School - $0
Residency - $0
Years 2-5 Out of School - average $50/month
Years 6+ Out of School - less than $100/month
NJDA Life Members - receive 25% off the NJDA portion

Membership rates vary slightly by location. Each local society as well as the NJDA and ADA have annual membership rates. Each organization sets their own membership amounts.

Dues payments are deductible by members as an ordinary and necessary business expense. However, the portion of the ADA & NJDA dues that funds our lobbying efforts is not tax deductible. The amounts are listed on the back of your invoice. Similarly, contributions to the Political Action Committee are not deductible.

Let the staff at the NJDA know by calling 732-821-9400 or emailing membership@njda.org.  This way we can update your account and reassign you to a new component if you are moving within NJ or get you transferred to your new state if you're leaving us. You should also update your contact info on file with the NJ State Board of Dentistry at  https://newjersey.mylicense.com/eGov/Login.aspx.