When you join the California Dental Assistants Association (CDAA), you automatically become a member of a local dental assistant society (Local Society) in your area.
The application can be completed online in our member portal.

Professional Membership
Annual dues $75*
This membership category is for any dental assistant which includes a clinical or administrative assistant, an educator or any individual with a history of experience working as a dental assistant who will support and promote the objective the the CDAA. A professional member has the privilege of voting, holding elective office and serving as chairman or member of a committee. Professional members pay annual state ($65) and local dues ($10) as determined by the adopted budget of CDAA.  JOIN

Life Membership
Annual dues $50.00*
Members are eligible for Life Membership after 35 years of continuous professional membership. Membership years earned through ADAA will be honored toward Life Member status in the CDAA. Life members pay reduced state dues (discounted to $40) and local dues ($10). All member benefits are available for these members.   JOIN

Student
Annual dues $20*
Student membership may be granted to any student enrolled in a dental assisting program, or to a graduate of a dental assisting program enrolled full‐time in either a program related to dentistry or in a college degree program, who will support and promote the objectives of this Association. A student member shall have the privilege of voting and serving as a member of a council or committee. Student members shall pay annual state ($10) and local dues ($10) as determined by the adopted budget of the Association. Verification of student status (picture of current Student ID) is required.   JOIN