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NDA New Dentist Hub
Welcome—your career in dentistry starts here!
You’ve earned your degree. Now build the career, community, and impact you imagined. The National Dental Association is where excellence in dentistry meets mentorship, CE, leadership, and a network that supports you from day one.
Jump in now:
Become a Mentor
interested in mentoring an SNDA student? Learn more here.
Plan for Richmond ’26
Join us in VA for an unforgettable experience.
The New Dentist Support Network (NDSN)
Early-career decisions are real—first associateship, contracts, clinical confidence, and community. The NDSN is a grounded space for dentists in their first 10 years to connect, learn, and lead.
You’ll access:
Peer Pods:
Facilitated small groups for case consults, contracts, and career steps
Mentors at every level:
Near-peer and senior leaders who’ve walked your path
Practice Building Clinics:
Ownership pathways, reimbursement basics, HR/legal 101
Well-being & Belonging:
Spaces to recharge and talk about the work behind the work
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Join Now!
Start Your Journey Today!
Start local:
Join your NDA society
Your local society is your launchpad— continuing education, networking referrals, leadership roles, and action on issues that shape care where you live.
Your first 90 days with the NDA
- Week 1: Join your local society and activate your member profile
- Weeks 2–4: Attend the New Dentist Welcome Call; choose a committee
- Month 2: Start your mentor/mentee relationship; join a Peer Pod; sign up to volunteer
- Month 3: Share a lightning talk, lead a service project, and lock in Richmond ’26 plans
Answers for your first 10 years
Explore quick answers about membership, mentorship, volunteering, and getting involved as an early-career dentist.
Is this for me if I’m 1–2 years out?
Yes - NDSN is built for early-career dentists.
Do I need to be a member?
Membership unlocks committee service, mentoring, and member CE rates.
Is membership required to join?
Membership opens doors to committees, mentoring, and member CE rates. Some events are open to all, but joining gives you the full experience.
How do I find a mentor or mentee?
Share your interests and we’ll match you with a mentor or mentee. Connect for about an hour each month to make a real impact.
What volunteer roles are available?
Serve at health events, school clinics, advocacy days, or help with professional development. Volunteering builds skills and gives back.
Why volunteer?
It deepens skills, builds relationships, and advances care in Black communities.