Arizona Dental Association

What Arizona Dental Association does

Arizona Dental Association (AzDA) is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit professional membership association founded in 1909 and headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona. It is one of 53 constituent societies of the American Dental Association (ADA) and represents over 2,500 licensed dentists across Arizona through a tripartite membership structure that connects local component societies (Central Arizona Dental Society, Northern Arizona Dental Society, Southern Arizona Dental Society) with state and national organized dentistry. The organization delivers a bundled offering of legislative advocacy at the Arizona Capitol, continuing education (75+ courses annually), practice support resources, peer review and mediation services, and member discounts via the AzDA Perks endorsed partner program.

AzDA's core products and assets include the Inscriptions monthly journal (32 pages, print and digital, reaching 3,500+ dental professionals), the Western Regional Dental Experience (WRDE) annual convention (3,000+ attendees, 120+ exhibitors), the AzDA mobile app, the Audio Amalgam podcast, a CE tracking system, and a Scottsdale facility with rentable boardroom, podcast, and classroom spaces. Technology is described as a standard website, email platform, mobile app, and Libsyn-hosted podcast, with no proprietary AI/ML capabilities. The wholly owned subsidiary AzDA Services operates the commercial Business Affiliate and Endorsed Partner programs, while AzDA Cares Foundation runs charitable dental programs for children, seniors, and underserved communities. AzDA also administers the State of Arizona Preceptorship Grant Program ($1,000 per preceptor) in partnership with the Arizona Department of Health Services.

Revenue is generated through multiple streams: membership dues (amounts not publicly disclosed), Inscriptions advertising (display, bellyband, tip-in, classified), WRDE sponsorships and exhibit booth sales, Business Affiliate memberships ($999 Tier 1, $499 Tier 2), Endorsed Partner contributions ($4,000+/year minimum), mailing list rentals, facility rentals ($99-$195/hour), and webinar sponsorships. Distribution is direct via the website, a contact center (480.344.5777), email updates to 2,000-4,000+ dentists with 45-55% open rates, and the three component societies. The organization operates with approximately 21 employees under an Executive Director and COO leadership structure.

Name

Arizona Dental Association

Legal name

Arizona Dental Association

Website

https://azda.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1909

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Arizona Dental Association (AzDA) is a nonprofit professional membership association founded in 1909 that represents 2,500+ Arizona dentists as one of 53 ADA constituent societies, delivering legislative advocacy, continuing education, the WRDE convention, and member services through three regional component societies and ~21 employees in Scottsdale, AZ.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dental Professional Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Professional Organizations (813920)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Dental Assisting (EDAOAJAJ)

Keywords

• Dental association services
• Continuing dental education
• Professional membership organization
• Dental practice advocacy
• Dental trade publications

Headquarters

HQ city

Scottsdale

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, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: AzDA generates revenue from dentist and dental team membership dues. The organization is a constituent society of the American Dental Association, representing over 2,500 member dentists in Arizona.
2. Advertising — Inscriptions Publication: AzDA publishes Inscriptions, a 32-page monthly journal with print and digital editions reaching 2,500+ dentist members and 1,000+ dental team members. Display advertising, classified ads, bellybands, and tip-in postcards are sold at tiered rates.
3. Events & Sponsorships: Revenue from WRDE convention sponsorships and exhibit booth sales, CE course sponsorships, special event sponsorships (New Dentist Lunch and Learn, Women in Dentistry, LEAD, AzMOM, Spring Training, Boo Bash), and webinar sponsorships.
4. Business Affiliate Memberships: AzDA Services, the for-profit subsidiary, sells Business Affiliate memberships at Tier 1 ($999/year) and Tier 2 ($499/year), providing logo usage, advertising discounts, and promotional placement in exchange for annual contributions.
5. Mailing Labels: AzDA sells physical mailing labels derived from its membership list: $100 per approved request for AzDA member dentists, $350 for partial-state non-member lists, and $500 for statewide non-member lists.
6. Facility Rentals: AzDA's Scottsdale headquarters rents three boardrooms/podcast spaces to members and external parties. Boardroom: $125/hour (50% discount for members); Podcast room: $99/hour (2-hour minimum); Classroom: $195/hour. Podcast production services are also offered.
7. Webinar Sponsorships: Pre-recorded webinar sponsorships are offered free for AzDA Perks Endorsed Partners, $149 for Business Affiliates, and $149 for other vendors. Live webinars are generally by invitation.
8. Preceptorship Grant Administration: AzDA administers a State of Arizona grant program for dental preceptors. Grant funds ($1,000 per preceptor per fiscal year) flow from the Arizona Department of Health Services through AzDA to eligible dentist preceptors. AzDA does not appear to retain these funds.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

The Arizona Dental Association is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit professional membership association founded in 1909 representing 2,500+ member dentists across Arizona. As one of 53 constituent societies of the American Dental Association, it provides legislative advocacy, continuing education, member publications (The Explorer), networking events, and a Business Affiliate Program connecting dental industry vendors with member dentists.

Product overview

AzDA operates as a professional association offering a comprehensive suite of services for Arizona dental professionals. The core offering is the AzDA Membership program, which provides advocacy, CE, practice support, and member savings. Key products include Inscriptions (monthly publication), the Western Regional Dental Experience (annual convention), year-round CE Courses, the AzDA Mobile App, AzDA Perks (discount program), AzDA Cares Foundation (charitable programs), Audio Amalgam Podcast, and conference room rentals. Additional services include Peer Review/Mediation Services, webinars, mailing list services, classified ads, Find a Dentist referral, and local dental society components. The association is organized through three regional component societies representing Central, Northern, and Southern Arizona.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WRDE (Western Regional Dental Experience): AzDA's annual premier dental convention and expo attracting over 3,000 attendees and 120+ exhibitors.
• Inscriptions
• Audio Amalgam
• AzDA Perks
• AzDA Cares Foundation

Products and services

• Professional Membership
• Continuing Dental Education
• The Explorer (Member Publication)
• Business Affiliate Program
• State Legislative Advocacy
• Mailing List Rentals
• Facility Rentals
• Webinar Sponsorships
• Preceptorship Grant Administration
• Networking Events and Conferences

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,000+ member dentists and 115+ years of continuous service (since 1909)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• American Dental Association (ADA)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerAzDA is one of 53 constituent and territorial societies of the American Dental Association. The tripartite membership structure connects local (CADS, NADS, SADS), state (AzDA), and national (ADA) organized dentistry. AzDA members automatically receive ADA membership. The ADA provides policy, CE recognition, research, and advocacy resources that AzDA leverages for Arizona members. AzDA's advocacy and CE activities align with ADA standards and the ADA Code of Ethics.
• AzDA ServicescoreOthersAzDA Services is the wholly owned for-profit subsidiary of the Arizona Dental Association. It manages the AzDA Perks endorsed partner program, Business Affiliate membership program, and classified advertising. It provides a commercial structure for companies to reach AzDA members while generating revenue for the Association.
• AzDA Cares FoundationcoreOthersThe AzDA Cares Foundation is the charitable arm of the Arizona Dental Association, providing volunteer dental care programs to children, seniors, veterans, and individuals with special needs. It coordinates Give Kids a Smile events in Arizona at ASDOH and Midwestern, Oral Health Day at the Capitol, and oral cancer awareness programs. AzDA supports the Foundation with volunteers and resources.
• Central Arizona Dental Society (CADS)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCADS is AzDA's component society representing dentists in central Arizona. It provides local CE, advocacy representation, leadership, and community connection for central Arizona member dentists. President: Dr. Charlie Clark.
• Northern Arizona Dental Society (NADS)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNADS is AzDA's component society representing dentists throughout northern Arizona. It provides local CE, advocacy representation, leadership, and community connection for northern Arizona member dentists. President: Dr. Todd Walker.
• Southern Arizona Dental Society (SADS)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSADS is AzDA's component society representing dentists in southern Arizona. It provides local CE, advocacy representation, leadership, and community connection for southern Arizona member dentists. President: Dr. Eugene Choi.
• Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAzDA partners with ADHS to administer the State of Arizona Grant Program for Preceptors of Healthcare Graduate Students. ADHS provides grant funding ($1,000 per preceptor per fiscal year) that AzDA distributes to eligible Arizona dentist preceptors. The program runs until June 2027.
• AzDA Perks Endorsed PartnersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAzDA Perks Endorsed Partners are dental industry companies (practice management, banking, equipment, etc.) that have undergone rigorous vetting by AzDA Services and pay $4,000/year minimum support. They receive the AzDA Perks Endorsed Partner logo, advertising discounts, WRDE booth discounts, and listing in Inscriptions. Examples include practice finance providers, liability insurance carriers, and equipment suppliers.
• AzDA Business Affiliates (Tier 1 & Tier 2)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness Affiliates are companies that pay annual contributions ($999 Tier 1 or $499 Tier 2) for a formal relationship with AzDA. They receive use of the Business Affiliate logo, advertising discounts, and promotional placement in Inscriptions and email updates. Tier 1 includes free digital banners in four email updates and a sponsored article.
• Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners (BODEX)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBODEX is the state regulatory board for dental licensing in Arizona. AzDA advocates on behalf of the profession before BODEX and worked to pass HB2906 (2026), which established permanent oral and maxillofacial surgeon representation on the Board. AzDA's CE programs help members meet BODEX CE requirements.
• Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ATSU) and Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine — ArizonaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAzDA partners with Arizona's two dental schools for student engagement, the Give Kids a Smile program, and the Senior National Signing Day program. These partnerships support student membership recruitment and pipeline development for organized dentistry in Arizona.
• Western Regional Dental Convention (WRDE)flagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWRDE is AzDA's flagship annual convention and expo, managed at westernregional.org. It attracts 3,000+ attendees and 120+ exhibitors annually. WRDE serves as AzDA's premier CE, networking, and sponsorship platform, and is one of Arizona's largest dental conventions.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Illinois State Dental Society: State dental society serving Illinois dentists with advocacy, CE, and member benefits. Comparable to AzDA in terms of mission and operations as a tripartite ADA member.
• California Dental Association: One of the largest state dental associations in the US, directly comparable to AzDA as a state-level constituent society of ADA providing advocacy, CE, publications, and member services to California dentists.
• Michigan Dental Association: Michigan state dental association offering a similar suite of advocacy, CE, publications, and member services. Compares directly to AzDA in mission and operational model.
• Ohio Dental Association: State dental association serving Ohio dentists with a comparable mix of advocacy, CE, publications, and member benefits. As a state society of ADA, ODA is a direct peer to AzDA.
• New York State Dental Association: State-level dental association providing advocacy, CE, publications, and member services to New York dentists. Direct peer in terms of mission, structure, and member offerings.
• Pennsylvania Dental Association: State dental association providing advocacy, CE, and member services to Pennsylvania dentists. Operates with a component society structure similar to AzDA's CADS, NADS, and SADS.
• Texas Dental Association: State dental association serving Texas dentists with comparable tripartite membership, advocacy, CE, and convention offerings. Similar scale and structure to AzDA.
• Florida Dental Association: Florida state dental association offering advocacy, CE, and member services to dentists in a large state. Operates as a constituent society of ADA with a similar mission and structure to AzDA.
• Colorado Dental Association: State dental association serving Colorado dentists. Smaller state society comparable to AzDA in scale, with similar advocacy, CE, and publication offerings.

Broad incumbents

• American Dental Association (ADA): The national parent organization of AzDA under the tripartite membership structure. ADA operates as the broader umbrella providing policy, CE recognition, and research resources that state-level societies like AzDA extend to members.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

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