Packed with features and functions, apps are still the hottest thing on the mobile device landscape. Aimed squarely at younger dentists (but we expect everyone will use it), the WSDA app will have content that is mirrored on The Source (so you can access no matter where you are). We’re committed to showing how serious we are about member benefits. • Associate & Practice Connection Service This feature would connect members looking to hire an associate or sell their practice with members seeking employment or to purchase a practice. A member hiring/selling would place a listing detailing the opportunity. Once the listing was placed, it would automatically send a notification to those looking for employment or to purchase that have previously selected parameters that align with that listing. Members could also browse all listings and filter by location, opportunity, size of practice, etc. • Discounted Group Buying Think Groupon, Living Social, Amazon Local but exclusively for WSDA members. Suppliers could offer steep discounts on equipment or materials to our membership as long as a certain threshold was met to trigger the discount. • Continuing Education Calendar An interactive, statewide calendar of continuing education events. Members could sort CE courses by component society, study club, zip code, subject, number of credits, etc. and add events to their personal calendars. Members could receive notifications for courses they have marked as favorites reminding them as the event or registration deadline gets closer.
• Membership Directory In the initial version, this would most likely be a basic directory with contact and practice information. In later versions, it could include a message board, social networking, and other interactive components.
New Dentist Fast Track (Coming in 2014):
The New Dentist Fast Track would be offered for free to dentists 0-10 years out of school. In its pilot year, the program would consist of six classes held over the course of a year, with each course being held in three locations to serve more members. Classes would be capped at 20 attendees and would cover clinical and some practice management topics. Members could sign up for classes a la carte. To help promote attendance, the courses would be held on weekday evenings.
WSDA News App:
The WSDA News app is already available (see pages 14-15 for info and how to access it), and we think you’re going to love it. Razor sharp and easy to use on your Android or Apple mobile device, the app loads the magazine directly into your newsstand for instant access. Yes, you’ll continue to have a printed version of the WSDA News (especially helpful for you to share with staff). The app has some great tricks up its sleeve — embedded videos and sound files, a cool clipping function, and social media connectivity that can’t be beat. Explore it today!
WSDA website redesign:
This year, we’ll banish the banal old WSDA website in favor of a new site with a clean, modern look and increased functionality. Look for a rollout of the new site at the PNDC.
NEW BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP Never content to rest on our laurels, WSDA offers innovative new programs aimed at younger dentists
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WSDA Membership App (Coming in 2014):