Connecticut State Dental Association

What Connecticut State Dental Association does

The Connecticut State Dental Association (CSDA) is a non-profit professional membership association founded in 1864, representing licensed dentists in Connecticut as the state's constituent society of the American Dental Association. The organization serves 500+ member dentists through a portfolio of services including legislative advocacy, ADA CERP-accredited continuing education (CE Series, hands-on clinical courses, on-demand learning, webinars), government relations on bills such as HB 5514 (cosmetic injections) and HB 5290 (dental anesthesia), and community outreach via the Connecticut Mission of Mercy (CTMOM) free dental clinic — a program originating in 2008 with the Connecticut Foundation for Dental Outreach that delivered $1,273,145 in donated care to 1,174 patients in 2025. CSDA also operates the Smile Success Center, a $449, 12-hour pre-job training program for dental assistants, signaling expansion beyond the licensed dentist base. The underlying technology stack is a Salesforce-based membership management platform integrated with ADA member systems, with no disclosed proprietary technology, no mobile app, and no API. Revenue is generated through annual membership dues, CE program fees ($495 CE Series package), training program fees ($449 Smile Success Center), and event/conference income, supplemented by an ecosystem of ~20 endorsed commercial partnerships (Lenovo, UPS, Mercedes-Benz, Volvo, CareCredit, ADA Mastercard, HIPAA compliance, language services) that deepen member switching costs without requiring direct product development.

Name

Connecticut State Dental Association

Legal name

Connecticut State Dental Association

Website

https://csda.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1864

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Connecticut State Dental Association is a non-profit professional membership association founded in 1864, representing 500+ licensed dentists in Connecticut through ADA CERP-accredited continuing education, legislative advocacy, community outreach, and member benefit programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Southington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues from licensed Connecticut dentists providing access to member benefits, professional development, advocacy services, and CE programs
2. Continuing Education Programs: CE Series program package and hands-on courses for professional development including cosmetic injection training, webinars, and specialty courses
3. Smile Success Center Training: Pre-job training program for future dental assistants - 12-hour training course for career preparation

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The CSDA is a nonprofit statewide professional membership association that represents licensed Connecticut dentists through advocacy, accredited continuing education, member benefits, and community outreach. Its sellable offerings include the $495 CE Series program package, paid hands-on clinical courses (Botox, dermal fillers, neuromodulators), the $449 Smile Success Center pre-employment training for dental assistants, and access to a network of endorsed partner discounts on insurance, technology, shipping, travel, and patient financing.

Product overview

The Connecticut State Dental Association operates as a statewide professional membership organization offering a portfolio of member services, public resources, and professional development programs. The primary offerings include a Find a Dentist directory, Continuing Education (CE Series, Hands-On Courses, Webinars), Government Relations advocacy with legislative session tracking, Community Outreach through the CT Mission of Mercy Free Dental Clinic, and technology compliance services like CONNIE Health Information Exchange. Members also access commercial benefits including travel programs (AHI Travel), financing (CareCredit, ADA Mastercard), shipping discounts (UPS), technology products (Lenovo), automotive incentives (Volvo, Mercedes-Benz), HIPAA compliance software, language interpretation services, custom apparel, and dental supply discounts. The association serves as an ADA CERP recognized continuing education provider.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CE Series Program Package Annual continuing-education program package ($495) providing Connecticut dentists with ADA CERP-recognized credits, on-demand learning, webinars, and CE requirements tracking. Also accepted by the Academy of General Dentistry for Fellowship and Mastership credit. Sold as a standalone annual package to licensed dentists.
• Hands-On Clinical Courses In-person clinical training courses in cosmetic injection therapies (Botox, Dermal Fillers, Neuromodulators) designed for dental practitioners, taught by Dr. Elie Ferneini and Dr. Gigi Meinecke. Held at the CSDA training academy in Southington, CT, covering facial injectable therapies for dental practice use. Sold as standalone paid workshops.
• Smile Success Center 12-hour pre-employment training program ($449) for future dental assistants, including two 4-hour in-person sessions at the CSDA training academy, one 4-hour at-home module, resume assistance, and a 2-month resume posting. Sold to individuals entering the dental assisting workforce.
• CT Mission of Mercy Free Dental Clinic Annual two-day free dental clinic co-operated by CSDA and the Connecticut Foundation for Dental Outreach (CFDO), providing donated dental care to underserved and uninsured Connecticut residents. The 2025 New Britain clinic served 1,174 patients with 707 volunteers and $1,273,145 in donated care value. Operates as a community-outreach service rather than a paid offering.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Connecticut Foundation for Dental Outreach (CFDO)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2008CFDO collaborates with CSDA to operate the Connecticut Mission of Mercy (CTMOM) free dental clinic program, providing free dental care to underserved and uninsured Connecticut residents. CSDA members volunteer at these clinics.
• American Dental Association (ADA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe CSDA is affiliated with the American Dental Association, providing members with ADA membership integration, access to ADA resources, endorsed programs including ADA Mastercard, ADA TV+, and discounts on Lenovo products. The CSDA operates as a constituent society of the ADA.
• CT State Dental Foundation (CSDF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe CT State Dental Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the CSDA, supporting oral health initiatives and community outreach programs throughout Connecticut.
• Propio Language ServicesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPropio provides interpretation services for dental practices to communicate with non-English speaking patients including American Sign Language. CSDA members receive preferred pricing for interpretation services.
• UPSminorGTM or Marketing PartnerADA UPS Savings Program offering CSDA/ADA members up to 65% savings on all shipments through UPS shipping services for dental practices.
• LenovominorGTM or Marketing PartnerMembers save up to 30% off everyday public web price on Lenovo laptops, tablets, desktops, all-in-ones, workstations, servers, and accessories including award-winning ThinkPad laptops and YOGA tablets.
• Lands' EndminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAutomatic 20% program discount on logos, promotional products and Lands' End labeled products for team apparel with no minimums and on-demand embroidery.
• Mercedes-BenzminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMercedes-Benz Star Access program offering CSDA members up to $2,500 incentive toward vehicle purchase or lease.
• ThreadfellowsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCustom logo apparel and branded products with 10% member discount, free logo setup, free decoration, and free ground shipping on orders over $250.
• AHI TravelminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGroup travel programs with early booking discounts of $250 per person, plus additional $500 off for full payment at booking (up to $750 total per person savings).
• Avid TravelingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFree enrollment with instant $1,000 cruise savings, access to over 30,000 itineraries and member-only prices with annual cruise rewards.
• XE9DHW9OEminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVolvo program offering CSDA members $1,000 off purchase or lease of any new Volvo vehicle including pure electric, plug-in hybrid or mild hybrid models.
• CareCreditminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMembers can get started with CareCredit financing for patients for only $30. CareCredit is accepted at over 240,000 provider and health-focused retail locations nationwide.
• Compliancy GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHIPAA compliance program with live Compliance Coach guidance. CSDA members save 15% on HIPAA-compliance programs to help dental practices avoid HIPAA fines.
• HealthFirstminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDEA-compliant mailback services for unused and expired pharmaceuticals including controlled substances. CSDA members receive exclusive 10% discount.
• GE Appliance StoreminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMembers-only access to everyday savings on GE, GE Profile, Cafe, HotPoint, Haier, and Monogram appliances with in-home delivery and installation.
• BaseKamp DesignminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDental website design and marketing support with $500 off 'Not-Just-A-Template' web design, $1,000 off 'Fully Custom Website' design, and $200 off select marketing packages.
• AmwinsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGroup insurance plans specifically tailored for small groups including Medical (Aetna, Anthem, Oxford, ConnectiCare), Life, Disability, Vision Care through the Shelton CT office.
• KeyBank Student LoansminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPersonalized student loan guidance and consultation including help understanding forgiveness options. Free 30-minute consultation for CSDA members.
• ADA MastercardminorGTM or Marketing PartnerADA Rewards World Elite Mastercard exclusively endorsed for ADA and CSDA members earning 3x points on travel, 2x on gas/groceries, 2x on dental supplies, with no annual fee and no foreign transaction fees.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• American Dental Association (ADA): The national professional association to which CSDA is a constituent society. Operates the same membership, advocacy, and ADA CERP continuing education model nationwide and provides CSDA with member integration, endorsed programs, and policy coordination.
• Academy of General Dentistry (AGD): National professional organization for general dentists that accepts CSDA's ADA CERP CE for Fellowship and Mastership credit. Operates overlapping continuing-education and recognition functions across the U.S.
• American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA): National professional association for dental hygienists that operates an adjacent membership/advocacy/CE model and interacts with state dental associations on workforce and scope-of-practice policy.

Direct peers

• California Dental Association: California's statewide dental professional association and ADA constituent society. Operates the same membership dues, CE programming, legislative advocacy, and component-society structure as CSDA - the closest direct functional analog at scale.
• New York State Dental Association: New York's statewide dental association and ADA constituent. Operates parallel membership/advocacy/CE functions and serves a similarly regulated dental practice environment in the Northeast.
• Massachusetts Dental Society: Massachusetts's statewide dental association and ADA constituent. Comparable geographic scope (single New England state), similar member profile, and identical advocacy/CE/membership services model.
• Florida Dental Association: Florida's ADA constituent dental association offering equivalent membership, legislative advocacy, CE programming, and component-society services to CSDA.
• Illinois State Dental Society: Illinois's ADA constituent dental society providing parallel advocacy, CE, and member-benefit services. Comparable model to CSDA in a different state geography.
• Pennsylvania Dental Association: Pennsylvania's ADA constituent society with the same tripartite membership, legislative advocacy, CE delivery, and component-society structure as CSDA.
• Texas Dental Association: Texas's statewide ADA constituent association offering the same membership, advocacy, CE, and Smile Foundation community service model as CSDA.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/CTStateDentalAssociation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/connecticut-state-dental-association

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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