Membership Benefits


Dental Office Management Group | AADOM

The American Association of Dental Office Managers (AADOM) is an organization of professional office managers, practice administrators, patient coordinators, insurance and financial coordinators, and treatment coordinators of general and specialized dental practices. Its mission is to provide its members with networking, resources and education to help them achieve the highest level of professional development. In addition to educational and networking opportunities, AADOM hosts an annual dental managers conference and oversees a fellowship program for dental office managers.

Advantages of Membership

“I love being a part of this wonderful group.  I like to hear that other offices are having the same questions/situations that come up in our office.  I really enjoy going to the Member Forum and reading all of the advice that the other managers have given.  It is a wonderful organization to be a part of.” ~ Tiffani Wise, Office Manager, Ellisville, MO

Networking and Support

  • LARGEST NATIONAL NETWORK
    • Access to one of the most powerful networks of dental office managers in the country with more than 8,000 industry participants
“I have been a member of AADOM for about one year. I love the idea that there are so many others out there with many of the same struggles that I have and you can have an immediate voice when you just want to vent.  Office Mangers are a unique group -  it is hard to socialize with the people that you work with or to become friends as it put you in a tough spot. But the idea of knowing that you have the support of so many that know exactly what you are going through is incredible. The advice that you get is priceless. Thank you.”  ~ Sherry d'Hulst, Office Manager, Boise, ID
 
  • AADOM MEMBER FORUM
    • A member only benefit  - A secure message forum board (log-in required) where ideas, questions and resources for best practices are shared by other members
“The Message Forum is my favorite part of membership with AADOM.  It is nice to bounce ideas and ask questions of other offices.  It's also nice to know that the problems I have day to day are the same as others.  I use the Member Forum every week.” ~ Jennifer Purvis, AR Manager, Indianapolis, IN

 “As a member of AADOM, I am most pleased with the group forums.  I find them to be helpful and truly invaluable.  Thank you for having an organized place for us to exchange information and ask/answer questions. The group forum is not only a wonderful tool but very rewarding to help others as well.” ~ Rhonda Tomsic, Office Manager, Mercer Island, WA

  • MEMBER EMAIL BLAST SERVICE
    • A member only benefit  - Every Wednesday an e-mail blast is sent to members capturing questions from the Member Forum.  Members can also specifically ask for a question to be sent.
 “I have been a business manager for just over 7 years now and would have given my right arm for support like this when I first started.  To begin with the support from the E-Mail Blasts alone is a help that cannot be replaced.  When I first started I had a lot of personnel issues and the advice from those that have been at things longer would have been wonderful.  I also like to be able to access other areas of the country and realize that we are not alone...Until this group was started there was an organization for everyone except those of us behind the desk running everything.  I cannot say enough about the support and guidance any Office Manager can embrace from this organization.” ~ -Colleen Huff, Business Manager, North Tonawanda, NY


National Publications and Resources

  • OBSERVER
    • A member only benefit - Complementary subscription to THE OBSERVER – the official magazine of AADOM with two annual print editions and additional electronic editions.
 “What I love about being a member of the AADOM...It is a great support system. You can always count on THE OBSERVER to have informative information geared specifically to the needs and concern of office managers.  I have read several of the articles at staff meetings...AADOM is information at a click away. They are always looking at ways to make our lives easier.  Thanks AADOM!”  ~ Coleen Vail, South Bend, IN
 
  • INSIGHTS
    •  A new weekly newsletter launched in 2011 the "AADOM INSIGHTS" highlights the current weeks dental and practice management related news stories and is delivered right to your email inbox.  No more searching for relevant news stories!
"I am LOVING the e-newsletters!!! THANK YOU!" ~ Jennifer Fyke Russell, Office Manager, Overland Park, KS


National Conference and Study Clubs

  • NATIONAL DENTAL OFFICE MANAGERS CONFERENCE
    • The AADOM ANNUAL CONFERENCE is the premier event for dental office administrative and business professionals to learn best practices from internationally recognized speakers.
 “Thank you for a fantastic conference. I have to admit that I am still recovering from 14-hours of travel time getting home! Nonetheless....I'm back in the office this morning with renewed energy and enthusiasm for my job thanks to the AADOM. The workshops were great and I especially enjoyed the roundtable discussions on Friday evening. I encourage you to incorporate more opportunities like that in future conferences. The hotel was great, food fantastic and the information was worth every penny. Thank you to Heather and Lorie, as well as all of the presenters for this opportunity and the sharing. It is so valuable to experience the comaradarie of people who share similar experiences and challenges. I will be looking forward to next year. See you there!" ~ Kristine Uravich, Office Manager, Moscow, ID

 “What a fabulous Annual Conference.  The speakers were top notch in their profession and I felt honored to have them at our conference. This conference came at a time when I needed it most and I went to the office on Monday with such a different attitude.  Thanks to everyone for opening my eyes to the opportunities that lie ahead!” ~ Teresa Colburn-Bird, Office Manager, Tampa, FL

  • AADOM REGISTERED LOCAL STUDY CLUBS
    • A member only benefit - AADOM sponsors a Registered Local Study Club program.  The program provides interested members a one-one coaching session for Study Club Leadership and on-going education and meeting support resources.  Visit the AADOM National Study Club Registry
    • Private FACEBOOK group for Study Club Leaders to network privately with your peers

 

Career Recognition, Development and Professional Education

  • JOB POSTING BOARD
    • The AADOM Job Board provides a national repository to list and search employment opportunities near you
 
  • CAREER RECGONITION
    • Your AADOM Certificate of Membership to display in your office as your mark of excellence
 "AADOM membership is worth every penny. As a matter of fact, I just applied for a better job and included my AADOM membership certificate and a print out of all the CE classes from the past 12 months I have completed and I totally credit that with landing the job :)"  ~ Jennifer Lawrence, Office Manager, Conroe, TX
  • AADOM chooses an Office Manager of the Year annually from hundreds of applicants every year at the Annual Conference

     “Greetings.  First of all, thanks for making me the “2008” Office Manager of the Year!  Talk about a career highlight!  I cannot begin to express how good it feels to be recognized by my docs, team and peers! I love AADOM for what I get out of it.  I get great articles from THE OBSERVER and a lot of other sources.  Don’t get me started on the TeleForums, Webinars and Podcasts that not only give me great information, but CE’s too!  I can go on and on and on about the networking… my favorite part!!!  We work smarter together that is for sure. If I am having an issue with collections, scheduling, human resources or whatever, I just send out an email blast.  Before I know it, my fellow AADOM’ers give me tried and true examples of how they handled that particular situation.  Then there is the Annual Conference and it is one of the best I have ever attended by any association.  The vendors are great and the freebies are not too bad either.  When I leave I feel informed, energized and renewed!  I wish I was a poet so I could dedicate a poem, but all I can say is…AADOM how do I love thee? LOTS and LOTS! Thanks for making what I do easier.” ~ Melanie Duncan, Office Manager of the Year 2008, West Des Moines, Iowa

    • Submit articles for consideration to our editors for The Observer and add 'published author' to your curriculum vitae
    • Volunteer your 'opinion' to AADOM and its sponsor through participation in Key Opinion Leader market research
    • Lifetime Membership Option - As a Lifetime Member you will be listed in various publications and given priority consideration for AADOM special opportunities
 

 

Industry Support

  • ANNUAL ASSOCIATION SPONSORS
    • The Association sponsors provide on-going annual financial, resource and educational support to members.  
    • Discounts on products and services relating to your dental practice
    • Updates on new products and services in the industry
    • FREE CE: Industry webinars with valuable information specifically designed for the Office Manager

We would be proud to have you as a member.

MEMBERSHIP DUES

ONE YEAR        $164.00

TWO YEARS     $299.00

LIFETIME            $750.00

 
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American Association of Dental Office Managers
Phone: 732-842-9977
125 Half Mile Road | Suite 200
Red Bank, NJ 07701