AAWD Member Benefits

Here are just a few of the benefits you will receive as a member of the American Association of Women Dentists.

General Member Services

AAWD Website – www.aawd.org
The website will give you the latest news about AAWD, including upcoming events across the country, news from the local and student chapters, and an archive of past Chronicles. AAWD.org also offers a “Locate a Woman Dentist” feature for use by the public. The members-only section includes an online membership directory, with more services to be added in the near future.

The Chronicle Newsletter
The official publication of AAWD is distributed quarterly.

AAWD’s Annual Meeting and Conference
Held every year, this is the only annual woman’s dental conference in the United States.

Scholarships & Awards

Procter & Gamble Research Award for Post-Doctoral Students
The Procter & Gamble Research Scholarship Award is presented to a post-doctoral dental resident who has shown academic distinction and demonstration of excellence in research related to women’s health or women’s oral health.

Colgate Research Scholarship
Established in 1980, this monetary award salutes and encourages students to excel in the field of research. This award is presented to Junior and/or Senior dental students who have shown academic distinction and demonstration of excellence in research.

Gillette Hayden Memorial Fund (Loan Program)
Named after one of AAWD’s founding members, this fund offers scholarship loans to Senior dental students.

Lucy Hobbs Taylor/“Woman Dentist of the Year” Award
This annual award honors an AAWD member who has made outstanding individual achievements in civic, cultural, academic, and professional areas and exhibits the qualities of a role model.

Other Benefits

Discounts & Special Offers Through Our Corporate Sponsor Members

Support for Your Local and/or Student Chapter

Opportunities Throughout the Year to Connect with and Learn from Women Dentists All Over the United States

Become part of the growing community of women dentists who are helping to shape the future of dentistry. There is strength in numbers. Join us today!