Volunteer on a committee
Share your skills and help guide AzDA initiatives.
Member Involvement
Get involved. Make an impact.
Your time, ideas, and voice help shape the future of dentistry in Arizona. There are meaningful ways to serve, lead, connect, and support your profession through AzDA.
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Step up and shape the future.
AzDA will help you find a group where you can contribute.
Why your involvement matters
Serving in leadership is an opportunity to make a difference in your profession. You also benefit from networking with colleagues and discussing clinical, practice management, advocacy, and leadership issues that affect dentistry.
AzDA is always looking for members who want to step up and help shape the future of their association and profession — especially members who have not served in AzDA leadership before.
Ways to get involved
Whether you have a few hours or want to take on a leadership role, there is a place for you at AzDA.
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Become an AzDA leader
Run for a leadership position and help shape the future.
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Participate in advocacy
Speak up for dentistry and influence policy decisions.
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Attend events & programs
Connect with peers and stay engaged year-round.
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Support the Foundation
Give back and invest in the future of oral health in Arizona.
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Get started today
The numbers below use a 1–5 scale, with 1 being the smallest and 5 the largest. Review the opportunities and contact AzDA about the council or board that best fits your interests.
Current opportunities
These councils and boards help guide AzDA’s governance, advocacy, education, member programs, and endorsed services.
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Council on Bylaws
Members6–9
Term3 years
Time1 / 5
Travel0 / 5
Expertise4 / 5
Reviews and creates proposed amendments to the AzDA Constitution, Bylaws, and Policy Manual and makes recommendations to the AzDA House of Delegates.
Best fit: Members interested in governance, policy, and organizational structure.
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Council on Ethics and Mediation Services
Members6–9
Term3 years
Time3 / 5
Travel0 / 5
Expertise4 / 5
Serves as an appeal body for ethics and mediation decisions made at the component level, including CADS, NADS, and SADS.
Best fit: Impartial, fair member dentists with experience in peer review or mediation.
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Council on Dental Education and Events
Members9–12
Term3 years
Time4 / 5
Travel3 / 5
Expertise3 / 5
Recommends and promotes dental CE throughout Arizona, including CE courses, WRDE, Fall Conference, and compliance-related education.
Best fit: Dentists or dental team members passionate about CE, speakers, events, and emerging dental topics.
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Council on Government Affairs
Members9–12
Term1 year
Time4 / 5
Travel2 / 5
Expertise5 / 5
Monitors legislative developments in Arizona, keeps AzDA members informed, develops legislative initiatives, and communicates AzDA’s position to officials.
Best fit: Member dentists interested in state legislation that affects the dental profession.
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Council on Membership & New Dentists
Members9–12
Term3 years
Time2 / 5
Travel1 / 5
Expertise2 / 5
Focuses on member recruitment and retention, membership categories, new dentist programs, and general program development.
Best fit: Outgoing member dentists who can speak to the value of organized dentistry.
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AzDA Services Board
Members7–11
Term3 years
Time2 / 5
Travel2 / 5
Expertise3 / 5
Evaluates companies, products, and services for endorsement as an AzDA PERKS partner and negotiates member pricing and benefits.
Best fit: Practice-oriented dentists interested in products, services, company vetting, and member savings.
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When dentists get involved, we all move forward.
Thank you for making a difference.
