AFFILIATE MEMBER RESOURCES

The Virginia Dental Academy provides convenient, high-quality continuing education designed specifically for Virginia’s dental professionals. Access trusted, relevant courses on your schedule—supporting lifelong learning, regulatory compliance, and excellence in patient care.

Virginia Dental Academy Portal Login:

New Affiliate Members will receive an email upon approval of their membership application that gives access to the Academy portal. Please allow 1-2 business days to receive this access. If you have questions or have not received your access, please contact Shannon Jacobs jacobs@vadental.org.

Some of the value of a VDA Membership is included in the exclusive partnerships with vendors that support the VDA. We have companies that acknowledge your support of the profession of dentistry by offering discounts and financial support to VDA programs. Every membership matters, and we want to make sure you are receiving the maximum return on your investment in the VDA.

Karen Wood is a former office manager with a long-time career in dentistry that started in pre-historic times (before gloves were required). She has kept a pulse on technology and what makes the ROI work using best practices for the business of dentistry. She has seen some things (not all pretty) and can help discuss services that can save practices money and improve ROI with efficiencies. And if you are nailing it in your practice in these areas, she would love to hear what you are doing.

Call her, text her, email her, vent to her, celebrate your wins with her. She is looking forward to hearing from you!

Karen Wood

804-334-2285

wood@vadental.org

Many dentists cite dental insurance as the source of one of their greatest frustrations. The VDA is collecting specific complaints from dental providers, which are periodically compiled and evaluated to assess the need for changes regarding ethics and fairness in dental carrier business practices. We appreciate you taking the time to submit your grievance(s).