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DENTIST ($395).
Any practicing dentist, with a current unrestricted license shall be eligible to be an active Dentist
member. A Dentist Member shall have full membership rights as recognized under customary parliamentary
practice, including the right to attend membership meetings, to participate in discussion, to vote, to be a candidate
for elective office and to accept appointment to committees.
INSTITUTIONAL ($395).
Any dental professional whose sole or primary activity is academic instruction or
dental research and is on staff of an institution with an accredited dental school program. Institutional Members
have the same rights and responsibilities as defined for Dentist Members.
NON-PRACTICING ($150).
Any retired or disabled dentist who is no longer practicing dentistry is eligible for this
category. Non-Practicing Members shall have full voting rights and are eligible for elective office. Non-Practicing
Members have the same rights and responsibilities as defined for Dentist Members.
ASSOCIATE ($150) (NON-DENTIST).
Any dental auxiliary who is interested in obtaining knowledge about laser
dentistry. Associate Members are eligible to attend regular meetings of the Academy and accept appointment to
Committees. Associate Members are not eligible to vote and are not eligible to hold executive office.
AFFILIATE ($150).
Any qualified health care professional, scientist, or physician not eligible for membership
in other membership classes shall be eligible to be an Affiliate Member. An Affiliate Member shall have full membership
rights except the right of voting and except the right to hold an elective office in the Academy.
STUDENT** ($50).
Any full-time registered student shall be eligible for Student Member status. Student members
are eligible to attend regular meetings of the Academy and accept appointment to committees. Student
Members are not eligible to vote and are not eligible to hold elective office.
CORPORATE ($950).
Any for-profit and not-for-profit company that seeks information, affiliation, or interaction
with the laser dentistry community shall be eligible for Corporate Member status. Corporate Members shall have
membership rights as recognized under customary parliamentary practice. Corporate members are eligible to attend
regular meetings of the Academy, but are not eligible to vote nor hold elective office. Separate application required.
Individual Member Benefits
- Professional growth and enhancement practical knowledge directly improving your practice.
- Significantly lower member registration rates for the Academys annual conferences, featuring:
- Clinical and scientific sessions encompassing virtually all dental laser wavelengths.
- Standard Proficiency and Advanced Proficiency exams.
- Manufacturer and vendor exhibitions.
- Numerous educational and social networking opportunities.
- Significantly lower rates for ALDs certification program featuring Standard Proficiency and Advanced Proficiency certification.
- Fellowship and Mastership Programs honors members who have
shown extraordinary commitment to the use of lasers in dentistry
by awarding the designations of Fellow of the Academy of Laser
Dentistry and Master of the Academy of Laser Dentistry. These
designations are an acknowledgement of the significant efforts
a member has made to achieve a high-level of knowledge about
the application of lasers in dental science and patient
treatment. Members obtaining these designations can be proud
of their achievement and the Academy wishes to recognize
their distinction within the professional dental community.
For criteria: http://www.laserdentistry.org/fellowship/index.cfm.
- COMPLIMENTARY internet listing, web page and patient referral service for member dentists on the Academys web site so prospective patients around the world can find you!
- COMPLIMENTARY access to the Academys Laser Information Network experienced laser dentists, in the U.S. and around the world, who can answer your clinical and procedural questions.
- COMPLIMENTARY subscription to the Academys quarterly Journal of Laser Dentistry (JLD)publication, featuring scientific articles and clinical case studies, developments in laser dentistry, upcoming laser events and Academy news.
- Special ALD-member subscription rates to the Journal of Clinical
Laser Medicine & Surgery, the Journal of Oral Laser Applications and reference texts Lasers in Dentistry, Dental Clinics of North America & Dental Applications of Advanced Lasers.
- New Member Liaison Program connects you to a member with similar interests who will be your guide to ALD.
- A personalized membership certificate suitable for framing.
- Reduced member rates on videotaped clinical and scientific sessions from past conferences.
- Informative Membership Newsletter, Lightwaves.
*Member dues and benefits are subject to change.









