Nevada Dental Association

What Nevada Dental Association does

The Nevada Dental Association (NDA) is a private nonprofit professional membership association headquartered in Carson City, Nevada, operating as the chartered state-level component of the American Dental Association within the tripartite membership framework (National ADA, State NDA, and three local component societies — Southern Nevada, Northern Nevada, and Northeastern Nevada Dental Societies). Its core function is to represent licensed Nevada dentists through legislative advocacy, continuing education, peer review dispute resolution, and member benefit programs, while promoting the ADA's Principles of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct. NDA reaches more than 60% of the dentists practicing in Nevada, supported by an official quarterly publication (the NDA Journal) and a monthly newsletter that together generate over 2,000 monthly social impressions.

The association runs a small-staff operation (1–10 employees) and delivers its core services through digital and in-person channels: the nvda.org website, Salesforce-backed member login for dues and renewals, the CAQH ProView-powered ADA Credentialing Service, the Find-A-Dentist patient directory, classified advertising for practice sales and job openings, and events such as CE courses, Wellness Wednesdays, and the 2026 Summer House of Trustees Meeting. Its affiliated 501(c)(3), the Nevada Dental Foundation (rebranded in 2021 from the NDA Foundation for Oral Health), operates charitable programs including Give Kids A Smile (13+ years) and is exploring a rural dental clinic in Tonopah.

Revenue is derived primarily from annual tripartite membership dues administered through the ADA's national system, supplemented by tiered classified advertising ($40–$72 per listing based on word count with member discounts) and voluntary NDAPAC political contributions at suggested levels from $250 to $1,500. GTM is community-led: membership is acquired through advocacy, networking, education, and member benefits programs delivered jointly with local component societies; member retention is reinforced by endorsed vendor partnerships (TDSC.com/Henry Schein, Best Card, iCoreConnect, GE Appliances, OnPay, Laurel Road, HealthFirst) that offer discounts on supplies, payment processing, payroll, and financial services. Major operational risks are limited financial transparency, dependency on national ADA infrastructure for dues collection, and concentration in a single profession (dentistry) within a single state.

Name

Nevada Dental Association

Legal name

Nevada Dental Association

Website

https://nvda.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Nevada Dental Association is a nonprofit professional membership association that represents licensed dentists in Nevada through advocacy, continuing education, peer review, and member benefits, operating as the chartered state component of the American Dental Association and reaching over 60% of Nevada dentists.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Carson City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues from dentists in Nevada through tripartite membership structure (National ADA, State NDA, Local component societies). The association collects state-level dues and provides access to national and local benefits.
2. Classified Advertising: Classified ads for dental practices, job openings, practice sales, and dental placement services. Pricing based on word count with additional charges for hyperlinks and photos.
3. Political Action Committee (NDAPAC): Voluntary political contributions from members at suggested contribution levels ($1500 Platinum Elite, $1000 Platinum, $500 Gold, $250 Silver). Contributions support candidates committed to organized dentistry.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Nevada Dental Association operates a tripartite membership platform that delivers advocacy, continuing education, peer-reviewed publications, peer review dispute mediation, and access to ADA-endorsed practice resources (credentialing via CAQH ProView, supplies, payment processing, payroll, insurance) to licensed Nevada dentists through national, state, and local component society levels. It supplements membership with paid classified advertising, a quarterly NDA Journal, NDAPAC political advocacy, and a charitable arm (Nevada Dental Foundation).

Product overview

The Nevada Dental Association operates primarily as a professional membership organization rather than a technology company. Its core offering is a membership-based platform that provides advocacy, professional development, and practice resources to Nevada dentists. The main digital products include the association website (providing member access, Find-a-Dentist directory, peer review services, and publications), the NDA Journal (quarterly magazine), and endorsed partner programs through ADA Member Advantage including the ADA Credentialing Service (powered by CAQH ProView). Additional services include charitable initiatives through the Nevada Dental Foundation, NDAPAC advocacy, Wellness Wednesdays wellness programming, and a classifieds marketplace for practice opportunities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tripartite Dental Membership Annual professional membership joining Nevada dentists with the American Dental Association, the Nevada Dental Association, and a local component society (Southern, Northern, or Northeastern Nevada Dental Society), unlocking advocacy, CE, peer review, credentialing, and 100+ endorsed benefits.
• NDA Journal Official quarterly magazine of the Nevada Dental Association featuring clinical insights, practice management strategies, legislative updates, member achievements, and industry trends; distributed to NDA members and reaches more than 60% of Nevada dentists.
• NDA Classifieds Paid classified advertising service for Nevada dental practices to post job openings, practice sales, practice opportunities, dental placements, and miscellaneous dental business listings; priced per word count with optional hyperlink and photo add-ons.
• ADA Credentialing Service Professional credentialing service powered by CAQH ProView that enables Nevada dentists to enter their professional information once for credentialing with insurance plans, provider directories, and employment onboarding.
• Peer Review Service Mediation service in which peer dentists assist in resolving dental treatment issues between patients and providers, with the goal of averting formal complaints to the Nevada State Board of Dental Examiners.
• NDAPAC Nevada Dental Association Political Action Committee that supports candidates committed to the dental profession through voluntary member contributions at suggested Platinum Elite ($1500), Platinum ($1000), Gold ($500), and Silver ($250) levels.
• Nevada Dental Foundation (NDF) 501(c)(3) nonprofit affiliated entity that disperses grants to promote oral health in Nevada and operates (or is exploring) a dental clinic in Tonopah serving surrounding rural communities.
• Find-A-Dentist Directory Nationwide online directory that helps patients find ADA member dentists for referrals, new patient acquisition, and local dental care searches in Nevada.
• Wellness Wednesdays Program Recurring wellness event series featuring sessions on stress management, yoga, meditation, breathwork techniques, and professional burnout navigation for NDA member dental professionals.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reaches more than 60% of dentists in Nevada
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• American Dental Association (ADA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational parent organization for the tripartite membership structure. The ADA provides national benefits, advocacy at the federal level, credentialing services, publications (JADA, ADA News), research (Health Policy Institute), and standards development. NDA is the state-level component.
• Southern Nevada Dental Society (SNDS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal component society serving dentists in Southern Nevada (Las Vegas, Henderson, Boulder City, etc.). Delivers local member benefits and hosts component events including the 2026 House of Trustees social at Topgolf Las Vegas.
• Northern Nevada Dental Society (NNDS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal component society serving dentists in Northern Nevada (Reno, Sparks, Carson City, etc.). Delivers local member benefits, CE courses, and manages Northern Nevada peer review.
• Northeastern Nevada Dental Society (NENDS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal component society serving Northeastern Nevada region. Delivers local member benefits and represents dentists in rural areas.
• TDSC.com Powered by Henry ScheinmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerEndorsed dental supplies vendor. Dentists have saved more than $8 million compared to MSRP on dental supplies. Offers free shipping on orders over $99. Exclusive endorsement through NDA.
• Best CardmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerEndorsed credit card processing service. Endorsed by 50+ medical and dental associations. Thousands of dentists save an average of $6,671 or 28% annually. NDA members enjoy $100 discount on processing equipment.
• iCoreConnectmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerEndorsed cloud-based SaaS solutions including iCoreVerify (insurance verifications), iCoreClaims (claims & billing), iCorePay (patient billing), iCoreAnalytics, iCoreRx (ePrescribing), and iCoreCodeGenius. Offers substantial member discounts.
• GE AppliancesmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerExclusive endorsed provider of appliances for ADA members. Members can save up to 25% off MSRP on major appliances (dishwashers, washers, dryers, refrigerators) plus promotional offers and rebates. Includes in-home delivery and installation.
• OnPayminorGTM or Marketing PartnerADA Member Advantage exclusively endorsed payroll solution. Full-service payroll with $36 monthly base charge plus $4 per active person. Recognized as top payroll solution by PC Magazine and Entrepreneur. First month free and data migration for switchers.
• CAQH/ProViewcoreTechnology or IntegrationPowers the ADA Credentialing Service enabling dentists to enter professional information once in an easy-to-use digital solution. Available to all U.S. licensed dentists at no cost. Helps ease credentialing with insurance plans.
• HealthFirstminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEndorsed amalgam separator provider since 2013. Offers ADA member special pricing on amalgam separator devices that meet federal regulatory requirements.
• Future SmilesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNevada nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization with mission to increase access to oral health care in underserved populations. Provides school-based services including preventive screenings, cleanings, sealants, and fluoride varnish in Northern and Southern Nevada.
• Give Kids A Smile (ADA Foundation)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational program providing children with free oral health services. Southern and Northern Nevada Dental Societies have helped serve the community for over 13 years through this program.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pennsylvania Dental Association: State-level tripartite ADA component for Pennsylvania; directly comparable in structure, advocacy focus, and member-benefit delivery.
• Illinois State Dental Society: State-level tripartite ADA component serving Illinois dentists; closely analogous professional dental association with comparable member services and advocacy scope.
• California Dental Association: State-level tripartite ADA component serving California dentists; directly comparable professional membership association structure delivering advocacy, CE, and member benefits.
• New York State Dental Association: State-level tripartite ADA component serving New York dentists; directly comparable professional dental membership organization with similar advocacy and member-benefit portfolio.
• Florida Dental Association: State-level tripartite ADA component for Florida; directly comparable membership association model serving dentists through advocacy, CE, and component societies.
• Massachusetts Dental Society: State-level tripartite ADA component serving Massachusetts dentists; directly comparable professional dental membership organization with similar advocacy and CE offerings.
• Texas Dental Association: State-level tripartite ADA component serving Texas dentists; directly comparable in membership model, advocacy function, and tripartite structure.

Broad incumbents

• American Dental Association: National parent organization of the tripartite membership system; NDA operates as its Nevada state component, making ADA the umbrella incumbent in the same professional association category.
• American Medical Association: National professional membership association for physicians; analogous membership, advocacy, and component-society model, but for the medical rather than dental profession.

Regional players

• Chicago Dental Society: Large local component dental society within the tripartite ADA structure, serving the Chicago metro area; comparable as a peer level to NDA's Southern/Northern/Northeastern component societies.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/NevadaDentalAssociation
• Xx.com/NDA_Association

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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