Associations

American College of Cardiology

http://www.cardiosource.org/

The American College of Cardiology is transforming cardiovascular care and improving heart health through continuous quality improvement, patient-centered care, payment innovation and professionalism. The College is a 39,000-member nonprofit medical society comprised of physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, pharmacists and practice managers, and bestows credentials upon cardiovascular specialists who meet its stringent qualifications.

American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons

http://www.acfas.org/

The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) is a professional society of more than 6,000 foot and ankle surgeons. Founded in 1942, ACFAS seeks to promote the art and science of foot, ankle, and related lower extremity surgery, address the concerns of foot and ankle surgeons, and advance and improve standards of education and surgical skill.

American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management

http://www.aappm.org/

Founded in 1961, the AAPPM is podiatry’s only association dedicated exclusively to practice management education. Over 1,900 established practitioners, new practitioners, residents, podiatric assistants, executive office managers, staff members and students have learned that joining the Academy family can change their practice and change their lives.

Canadian Federation of Podiatric Medicine

http://podiatryinfocanada.ca/

The Canadian Federation of Podiatric Medicine, CFPM, is a non-profit professional organization comprising duly qualified foot care practitioners (chiropodists and podiatrists) who are committed to the code of ethics of the CFPM.

American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

http://asge.org/

Since it’s founding in 1941, the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) has been dedicated to advancing patient care and digestive health by promoting excellence in gastrointestinal endoscopy. ASGE, with nearly 12,000 members worldwide, promotes the highest standards for endoscopic training and practice, fosters endoscopic research, recognizes distinguished contributions to endoscopy, and is the foremost resource for endoscopic education.

American Academy of Dermatology

http://www.aad.org/

The American Academy of Dermatology was founded in 1938. It is the largest, most influential and most representative dermatology group in the United States. With a membership of more than 17,000, it represents virtually all practicing dermatologists in the United States, as well as a growing number of international dermatologists.

American Academy of Pediatrics

http://www.aap.org/

The AAP is a professional membership organization of 60,000 primary care pediatricians, pediatric medical sub-specialists and pediatric surgical specialists dedicated to the health, safety, and well being of infants, children, adolescents and young adults.

American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

http://entnet.org/

The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) is the world’s largest organization representing specialists who treat the ear, nose, throat, and related structures of the head and neck. The Academy represents more than 12,000 otolaryngologist—head and neck surgeons who diagnose and treat disorders of those areas.

American College of Nurse-Midwives

http://www.midwife.org/

ACNM is the professional association that represents certified nurse-midwives and certified midwives in the United States. With roots dating to 1929, ACNM is one of the oldest women’s health care organizations in the United States.

American Academy of Private Physicians

http://www.aapp.org/

The American Academy of Private Physicians (AAPP) is a national, nonprofit organization founded in 2003 for the purpose of supporting and fueling the growth of medical practices that provide “concierge” and other forms of personalized, value-based medical care.

American Dental Association

http://www.ada.org/

The not-for-profit ADA is the nation’s largest dental association, representing more than 156,000 dentist members. The premier source of oral health information, the ADA has advocated for the public’s health and promoted the art and science of dentistry since 1859. The ADA’s state-of-the-art research facilities develop and test dental products and materials that have advanced the practice of dentistry and made the patient experience more positive. The ADA Seal of Acceptance long has been a valuable and respected guide to consumer dental care products. The monthly Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA) is the ADA’s flagship publication and the best-read scientific journal in dentistry.

MPA Media

http://www.mpamedia.com/

MPA Media is the leading integrated publishing company serving alternative health and wellness professions. Reaching the chiropractic market through its flagship print publication Dynamic Chiropractic, its highly regarded Web site, dynamicchiropractic.com and its other practitioner-focused online and electronic products, MPA Media is the profession’s preferred source for news and information on chiropractic products and services. Doctors of chiropractic see more than 15 million patients 192 million times annually and are the acknowledged gateway to this growing consumer market.

Washington State Veterinary Medical Association

http://www.wsvma.org/

The Washington State Veterinary Medical Association is a statewide not-for-profit organization for the benefit of veterinary medicine, with a membership of over 1,600 veterinarians and veterinary students, representing a broad spectrum of veterinary practice.

New Hampshire Dental Association

http://www.nhds.org/

The New Hampshire Dental Society is the professional association of dentists in New Hampshire. Its purpose is to:

• promote the art and science of dentistry
• represent member dentists
• provide leadership, educational information and other services for member dentists
• through its members insure the oral health of the people of New Hampshire.

South Carolina Dental Association

http://www.scda.org/

The South Carolina Dental Association represents member dentists in order to promote and provide optimal oral health care to all citizens of the state of South Carolina by serving as an advocate to advance the profession of dentistry. Established in 1869, the South Carolina Dental Association (SCDA) represents and serves more than 1821 Member Dentists in South Carolina.

Hawaii Dental Association

http://www.hawaiidentalassociation.net/

The Hawaii Dental Association is a statewide, professional membership organization representing Hawaii-licensed dentists. HDA members are committed to protecting the health and well-being of people of all ages. The HDA was established in 1903 to ensure that patients received the highest quality of care from dental professionals. With a statewide membership of 950 dentists, the HDA represents about 94 percent of all licensed dentists in Hawaii.

Kentucky Dental Association

http://www.kyda.org/

The Kentucky Dental Association was established in 1860 and is headquartered in Louisville. With more than 1,350 members statewide, the KDA represents more than 80 percent of all licensed, practicing dentists in Kentucky. KDA members are committed to promoting professional excellence and quality oral health care. It is one of 53 constituent (state-territorial) dental societies of the American Dental Association – the largest and oldest national dental association in the world.

Connecticut State Dental Association

http://www.csda.com/

The Connecticut State Dental Association is a statewide, professional membership organization representing Connecticut licensed dentists and staff. CSDA members are committed to protecting the health and well being of people of all ages.

North Carolina Dental Society

http://www.ncdental.org/

The North Carolina Dental Society is the largest, most representative dental association in North Carolina. It consists of tripartite membership in the American Dental Association, North Carolina Dental Society and a component district society. The NCDS is a constituent society of and chartered by the American Dental Association. This structure enables the NCDS to speak with a unified voice on the national, state and local levels. Promoting one of these levels, enhances the efforts of the other two.

Missouri Dental Association

http://www.modental.org

Founded in 1865, the MDA is a unified organization of individual members committed to the highest quality of care for the public and a resource for advocacy, education, communication, information and fellowship. The MDA is a state component of a tripartite association where members belong to the American Dental Association and their local component society.

Maryland State Dental Association

http://www.msda.com/

The Maryland State Dental Association represents and supports the dental profession in its efforts to provide high quality, ethical, oral health care to the public and is the professional association for dentists in the state of Maryland.

Georgia Dental Association

http://www.gadental.org/

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 celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2009.

Florida Dental Association

http://www.floridadental.org/

The FDA is a Tallahassee-based, statewide, professional association representing member-dentists in Florida. Founded in 1884 by 12 dentists, the FDA now has more than 6,000 members, representing approximately 70 percent of all Florida-licensed dentists.

Illinois State Dental Society

http://www.isds.org/

Founded by dentists in Chicago in 1865, the Illinois State Dental Society continues to write an interesting history each year through achievements that not only improve the oral health of the public, but also enhance the profession of dentistry. Past leaders in the state and local dental societies have paved the way for their successors to enjoy a bright future in organized dentistry.

Wisconsin Dental Association

http://www.wda.org/

The WDA was established in 1870. Today it is the leading voice of the dental profession in Wisconsin with approximately 2,900 member dentists or 83 percent of all licensed dentists in our state choosing to belong.

Michigan Dental Association

http://www.smilemichigan.com/

The Michigan Dental Association is Michigan’s official source for oral health care representing more than 6,000 dentist and student members.

Massachusetts Dental Society

http://www.massdental.org/

The Massachusetts Dental Society is the organization dedicated to improving the oral health of the public and professional development of its membership through initiatives in education, advocacy, and promotion of the highest professional standards.

Alabama Dental Association

http://www.aldaonline.org/

Founded in 1869, the Alabama Dental Association is a membership organization of over 1,800 Alabama dentists and part of a tripartite system with the American Dental Association and our nine component District Dental Societies. ALDA is the premier professional dental organization in the state representing Alabama dentists and their efforts to provide quality dental care to all Alabamians. The mission of the Association is to encourage the improvement of the health of the public, to promote the art and science of dentistry, and to represent the interests of the dental profession and the public for which it serves.