Membership fees vary according to your career stage (e.g. 1st or 2nd year graduate or retired) and work situation (e.g. full- or part-time, private or public sector). The membership classes list on this page indicates the varied classifications available. Your membership classification will affect the rate and any discount to which you may be entitled. Rates for all classes include membership of both the ADAVB and the federal ADA Inc.

Free membership

Free membership is offered to:

• Dentistry students
• ADC candidates
• 1st year graduates for the first six months after graduation (plus free Guild Insurance cover for 18 months).

Discounted membership

Discounted rates apply for a number of member classifications, such as:

• Retired members
• Part-time employed
• 1st year graduates after 6 months from graduation: 33% of the full rate, with free Guild Insurance cover
• 2nd year graduates: 66% of the full rate, with discounted Guild Insurance cover
• Government employees
• Spouses.

A special rate is also available for unemployed members. 

Full rates

Full rates apply to members working full-time (more than 16 hours per week). 

Contact our Membership Officer for more details on your classification and the rates for which you may be eligible.