The GDA, established in 1859, is the premier professional dental organization in the state dedicated to promoting and upholding the highest standards of dentistry and patient care for all Georgians through education, advocacy, and professionalism. The GDA is celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2009. For more information on the 150th celebration, including the 150 Faces charitable care service project and the MCG dental school building fund legacy project, visit this link.
The GDA is guided by the leadership of the House of Delegates, Board of Trustees (including state officers), and district officers. These leaders are assisted by the staff in the GDA Executive office. The contact information for the dentist leadership is available in the members only section by clicking here. The list of GDA executive staff is available for all to review by clicking here.
Committees and Task Forces
GDA Committees and Task Forces actively deal with key issues of dentistry. Obtain the current list of chairs and members. This link is available to members only who are logged into the site. More.
Alliance to the GDA
The Alliance is an organization of dental spouses who support the values and goals of organized dentistry and the wellbeing of the dental family. The Alliance has supported GDA legislative, oral health, and wellbeing goals since 1967. More.
Associate Members
The GDA Associate Membership program is called CORPS (Creating Office Rapport through Positive Support). Associate membership is available to dental staff such as hygienists and assistants for a low yearly dues fee. The whole office staff can sign up for benefits! More.
Dental Education Foundation
The Emile T. Fisher Foundation for Dental Education in Georgia is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization devoted to funding dental and dental hygiene scholarships in the state of Georgia. Find out about this organization and how you can support it financially. More.
How to Join the GDA
GDA membership is open to dentists licensed in the state of Georgia. There are several levels of membership based on when you graduated from dental school, and when you join the association. More.
