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About Us
As the professional association for dentists, NZDA has been advocating on behalf of dental professionals and members of the public, since it was first established in 1905.
We are united in helping the public make informed choices about their dental care. Delivering accessible dental disease prevention and in delivering information on promoting oral health through disease prevention and treatment to individuals and communities.
As a member of the New Zealand Dental Association you will become part of our trusted and professional support network, opening up access to a wealth of resources designed to help you in professional practice.
Supporting more than 2,900 members, at NZDA we are committed to making our members' voices heard through considered and trusted representation to government, media and the public.
As you will see in our list of membership benefits and services, NZDA exists to Represent, Support, Advance and Inform.
To make enquires about becoming an NZDA member, please contact Jill Watson at NZDA House, or find out more here.
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Membership Services & Benefits
As a NZDA member you will gain access to our vast range of membership services and benefits. You will also be provided with the opportunity to join your local branch. NZDA branches offer local support to members, professional networking and attendance at regular branch meetings.
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Annual Conference
- An extensive scientific programme, covering a broad range of topics presented by a diverse range of both International and New Zealand speakers
- Pre-conference courses, masterclasses & hands on courses
- Employment Fair
- Team and allied oral health profession days
- Young Dentist Day
- A large dental industry exhibition
- A comprehensive social programme including the NZDA Awards Dinner
Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre
NZDA Conferences
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How to Join
Application for full NZDA Membership is restricted to dentists and dental specialists who are registered with Dental Council New Zealand. To apply to become a member, please complete ALL sections of our membership application form below and submit to us for the Association’s consideration.
Within this application process is also the facility to join Dental Protection as an NZDA membership benefit. You will be prompted for this once your NZDA membership application has been submitted.
Points to note:- New member applications are put forward for approval at the monthly board meetings. Only once your application has been approved, in accordance with NZDA Rules will your membership status be confirmed.
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Membership Fees
Member type
Fees (NZD)
GST inclusive
Full Membership
Full membership applies to full-time dentists in private practice.
$950.00
Full Membership - Full-time salaried institution based dentists
Full-time institution based practice, who cannot access a reimbursement from their employers. This includes Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora employees, University of Otago Faculty of Dentistry staff and NZ Defence Force staff.
$475.00
Full Membership – Part-time dentists
Dentists practising part-time, no more than 10 hours per week or 500 hours per annum.
$475.00
Full Membership – 2023 BDS graduates
2023 BDS graduates from the University of Otago.
$475.00
Full Membership – 2022 BDS graduates
2022 BDS graduates from the University of Otago.
$713.00
Associate Membership (Retired)
Members who have completely retired from dentistry and do not wish to retain full membership.
$95.00
Postgraduate Students
Full time, institution based, post graduate students in New Zealand.
$95.00
Associate Membership (Overseas)
Members residing overseas who do not wish to retain full membership.
$160.00
Honorary Associate
Membership category awarded by the NZDA Board to retired members based on their past contributions.
- no fee
Honorary Life Members
NZDA’s highest honour awarded by the NZDA Board.
- no fee
Student Members
- no fee
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Subscription Year
As a NZDA member your yearly membership and publication subscription year runs from 1 April to 31 March the following year.
If you apply to join part-way through the subscription year, you will be eligible for reduced membership rates as set out below:
- Join between 1 April and 30 June - full year subscription
- Join between 1 July and 30 September - 3/4 year subscription
- Join between 1 October and 31 December - 1/2 year subscription
- Join between 1 January and 31 March - 1/4 year subscription
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New Graduates
Upon graduation, you will need to apply to become a Graduate NZDA and Dental Protection member.
A discounted NZDA membership subscription rate (50%) is available for graduates in their first and second year of practice (25%). As a graduate member you will receive the same member benefits as a full member.
Becoming a Graduate NZDA member will also mean you can access the discounted Graduate Dental Protection membership rate.
Remember, your Student NZDA and Dental Protection membership will cease on March 31st in the year immediately following your graduation.
NZDA will send all new graduates an email reminder in February to reapply. This will allow us to obtain your up-to-date contact details at that time.
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Associate & Postgraduate
If you are eligible for membership as an Associate or a Postgraduate member you will receive the following membership benefits:
- NZDA News (five issues per year)
- NZDA Membership Annual Report
- Entitlement to attend the NZDA Conference
If you would like to discuss your membership options, please contact Jill Watson at NZDA House.
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Thanks
Thank you for applying to become a NZDA Member.
If no further information is required, your forms will be processed and reviewed at the next monthly NZDA Board meeting. We will be in contact regarding the outcome of your membership application once this meeting has taken place.
If you would like to apply for Dental Protection at the discounted NZDA Member rate, please complete the online forms via the link below.
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Dental Protection
Dental Protection is the world's largest and most experienced specialist provider of professional indemnity for dentists and other members of the dental team. Dental Protection exists to protect and safeguard the professional reputation, interests and integrity of its members, whilst promoting best practice in healthcare through tailored dentolegal workshops, publications, and risk assessments.
With healthcare professionals at the core of their organisation, Dental Protection understands the needs of its members and the challenges that they face. As a mutual organisation, their assets are owned by members, and all subscriptions are used for members’ benefit.
For comprehensive information on Dental Protection membership, visit their website
