Join SDA

SDA represents majority of the dental fraternity in Singapore. We have been around for over 75 years and is the largest association of dentists in Singapore. 

Membership has its privileges, and these includes:

  • Preferential registration rates for scientific lectures & conventions
  • Peer Networking
  • Access to dental classified advertisements & preferential advertising rates
  • Preferential rate for professional indemnity
  • Free counselling services by DPL's trusted counselling partner (if you are DPL member)
  • Representation of members' concern regarding dentistry matters with the appropriate authority.
  • Exclusive access to The Dental Surgeon
  • Regular access to email announcements
  • Free mediation services by our experts in the ethics committee for disputes with the patients
  • Exclusive invitations to social networking events
  • Exclusive discounts from our dental industry partners for new members and upon membership renewal
  • Exclusive discounts from external vendors for products and services

Membership rates

  • All SDA membership rates include prevailing Goods & Services Tax (GST).
  • Membership is valid for a 2-year period from the date of payment (for example, 18 August 2024 to 17 August 2026) and is renewable every 2 years.
  • These rates are effective from 18 August 2024.
Membership Category
Entrance Fee (for new application only)
1st Year Subscription
2nd Year or Subsequent Year Subscription
Ordinary (New Grad)

SGD 54.50

SGD 109.00

SGD 218.00

Ordinary

SGD 54.50

SGD 218.00

SGD 218.00

Associate (New Grad)

SGD 54.50

SGD 59.95

SGD 141.70

Associate

SGD 54.50

SGD 141.70

SGD 141.70

Student


No cost for joining SDA as a student member


Overseas

No application - only for Ordinary Member who lives overseas

SGD 141.70

SGD 141.70

Types of Membership

1. Ordinary Membership

Open to all persons who are registered with the Singapore Dental Council (SDC) & practice in Singapore, including voting right during the Annual General Meeting (AGM). Ordinary Membership enjoy the full benefits.

Fees

  • One-time entrance fee SGD 54.50
  • Annual subscription SGD 218.00
  • Special first-year graduate rate: SGD 109.00 (applies to graduates who join within their first year after graduation)

2. Associate Membership

Associate Membership is open to all who are unable to register with SDC, and include but not limited as follows:

  • Members of the Malaysian Dental Association;
  • Members of the allied professions who are interested in the advancement of dentistry;
  • Accredited members of any foreign national dental association that extends reciprocal membership to Members without the need for any application process; and
  • Postgraduate students who are accredited by the Faculty of Dentistry, National University of Singapore.

Associate Members will enjoy the same benefits as Ordinary Members but will not have any voting rights at AGM.

Fees

  • One-time entrance fee SGD 54.50
  • Annual subscription SGD 141.70
3. Student Membership

Student Membership is open to all dental undergraduates. Student Members enjoy the same benefits as Ordinary Members but will not have any voting rights at AGM. SDA announcement / newsletter will only be available via emails.

There will be no cost for joining SDA as a student member.

Come join us and be part of the Singapore Dental Family!

Membership Application

For SDA Membership

  • Ready to join SDA? Start your application here
  • Please have these supporting documents ready before starting your online application:
  • Photo (JPEG or PNG)
  • Proposer’s particulars (DCR number & Full Name)

— this can be your employer, colleague, or friend, but the proposer must be an SDA Life or Ordinary member

  • Additional supporting documents based on the membership category being applied.
  • For Ordinary membership - Practising certificate (JPEG, PNG or PDF)

— if the practising certificate is not ready, you may use the letter indicating the temporary registration number like "XD00####"

  • For Associate membership - Practising certificate or Basic dental degree (JPEG, PNG or PDF)
  • For Student membership - Student card (JPEG, PNG or PDF)


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