NJDA InFocus- November 2024 by NJDA

A NEW ERA OF MEMBERSHIP

A Closer Look at... What’s Next!

I am so excited for 2025! Behind the scenes, NJDA leadership and staff have been working for more than a year to make 2025 a tranformative year for our organization. I’m glad we can finally share more details with you.

I am so proud that NJDA’s Trustees and Delegates stepped up and voted to have New Jersey lead the way as one of a handful of states participating in an upgraded membership experience. You can read more about that in this booklet but the main takeaway is that next year your membership will cost less and you’ll have more options to customize your member experience.

CE and social events are a big part of membership and we have been busy re-imagining how we can deliver the most meaningful experiences to members. One of the highlights of this effort is the combining and revamping of three of our signature programs into a multiday event - save May 16 and 17 on your calendar now and flip the page for more!

NJDA’s mission going back more than 150 years includes serving both dentistry and oral health. To aid in those efforts, we are proud to have established the New Jersey Dental Foundation and look forward working with members to roll that out to the public next year.

I should also mention that 2025 is a state license renewal year. Once again, you can count on NJDA to provide the most affordable and convienent way to earn your state-mandated courses through our online Licensure Requirements Series and monthly CPR training at NJDA HQ.

I hope you are as excited about next year as I am. Thank you for sticking with NJDA and embarking on these exciting changes with us!

NJDA is one of five dental societies under the ADA umbrella that are participating in a new membership experience starting in 2025

<$50 & <$100

The 2025 monthly membership costs for early career dentists and established dentists

Three of NJDA’s annual events - the spring House of Delegates meeting, Annual Convention, and the NJDA Celebration will all be held in one weekendMay 16 & 17, 2025

Dr. Elisa Velazquez NJDA President

The number of new dentists (1st 10 years) who are members of NJDA - 29% of activelicensed NJDA members!

Lower Cost

Now Less Than $100/month

In 2025, membership will cost less! The annual cost of local, state, and national membership has been reduced by more than $250 - and includes the same member benefits you have come to count on. Our organizations are leveraging strategic partnerships and developing new products and services to diversify our revenue bases. This approach reduces the reliance on traditional dues revenue to support the needs of the membership - and the savings have been passed on to you.

2025 Memberships

Save the Date For Annual Convention

Mark your calendar and line up the babysitter now, you won’t want to miss the re-imagined NJDA Annual Convention. Be there May 16 and 17 at the Bridgewater Marriott and the Bradford Rooftop!

Important 2025 Dates

January 15

February

March 31

May 16-17

July 25

October 23-25

October 31

November TBD

NJDA Package Buyer Registration Begins

Give Kids a Smile Month

Membership Renewal Grace Period Ends

NJDA Annual Convention

Career Development & Mentorship Expo

SmileCon in Washington, D.C.

NJ State License Renewal Deadline

House of Delegates

The annual gathering of New Jersey dental professionals will include top notch educational opportunities like always. The twist is that the Spring House of Delegates Meeting and a new social event at the trendy Bradford Rooftop have been rolled into the convention to create a multiday celebration of New Jersey dentistry.

More Options

Customize Your Membership When You Join or Renew

Want even more from your membership? Save on the most popular programs and new member experiences when you join or renew. Purchase only what you want to help you meet your unique career needs.

The dates for courses included in these NJDA customized offerings are still being set. Package buyers will receive an email on January 15, 2025 with course schedules so they can choose the sessions they would like to attend.

New Technology, New Login Credentials

The ADA recently upgraded its member database and the technology that supports ada.org and njda.org. As part of this upgrade, ADA member numbers are no longer used to login. Instead, use your unique email address and password to access your ADA account. Updating your password is required to access member-only content and to renew your membership.

ADA Customized Offerings- Also Available When You Join or Renew

Clinician Resources

Online CE subscription, print version of JADA and more.

CodeMaster Bundle

CDT Kit, Coding Course and more.

Practice Owner Essentials

ADA Practice Starter Kit, CDT Resources, Online CE subscription and more.

SmileCon & CE Loyalists

SmileCon Smilepass, Online CE subscription.

Pathway to Wellness (Talkspace)

Talkspace- Live Therapy, Quarterly Wellness Webinars that include CE credit (Nutrition, Ergonomics, etc).

Pathway to Wellness (Masterclass)

Masterclass, Quarterly Wellness Webinars that include CE credit (Nutrition, Ergonomics, etc).

Advocacy Spotlight

Now Working on Your Behalf...Meet Orville & Javier

NJDA recently welcomed two new staff members to the Government Affairs team. Orville Morales, who was born and raised in Passaic/Bergen County, has joined the staff as the new Director of Advocacy and Health Affairs. Orville brings almost 20 years of experience in advocacy, education, and government affairs to his new position. His past roles include serving as Public Liaison to one of New Jersey’s longest-serving members of Congress, as well as an adjunct professor at Montclair State University teaching health administration and policy. For the last decade, Orville has been passionately committed to improving access to care, and his leadership will be instrumental in advancing our advocacy goals.

NJDA is also excited to welcome Javier Perez, our new Dental Practice and Dental Policy Coordinator. A Biomedical Engineering major and Political Science minor graduate at Rutgers University, Javier is well-prepared to support our members’ dental practice needs and help drive policy forward.

Orville and Javier are currently focused on several important initiatives including:

Senate Bill 1479: We are actively working to find more sponsors for this critical legislation, which authorizes healthcare providers to negotiate with carriers on both fee- and non-fee-related matters.

Assembly Bill 1896: The adoption of the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact, which will streamline licensure processes across state lines, remains a top priority.

Managed Care Transparency: We continue to push Managed Care Organizations to be more transparent about their Medical and Dental Loss Ratios, ensuring premiums are used to benefit patient care directly.

These efforts, along with many others, reflect our commitment to advancing the dental profession. Please do not hesitate to email Orville Morales, omorales@njda.org orJavier Perez, jperez@njda.org with any questions or concerns.