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DPA membership registration is now open
Dear Colleagues
Following extensive consultations with members and stakeholders, the board of directors (Exco) is pleased to announce the new membership structure for 2024.
To provide context, the Exco convened a strategic meeting with members in July last year, and other meetings with stakeholders since the beginning of the year to discuss, amongst others, the low membership numbers. This is in stark contrast to the active participation by members at DPA events, including conferences and workshops. It has become clear that the cost of membership was an impediment to the growth in membership.
Membership fees are an important source of revenue that enables the association to function, but it is equally important to be inclusive to all potential members. We are therefore presenting a membership structure that will meet the above objectives. There will be
two membership categories, standard and premium. The standard membership will cost R1000-00 and will entitle members to all benefits of membership, including participation in study clubs, discounts at
workshops and conferences, and preferential rates on Dental Protection.
The premium membership will cost R4200-00. It is for members who have the ability to contribute more
and want to contribute more to the DPA. They will also be entitled to all the benefits of membership. In addition, the members in this category will be invited to a business and entrepreneurship retreat in July, The aim of the retreat is to increase networking and to expose members to other business opportunities.
The details regarding membership will be updated on the website.
Yours faithfully
Dr Thabo Twala
Chairperson: Dental Professionals Association (DPA)

Registrations Now Open
About DPA
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EVENTS
Dental Protection in collaboration with the Dental Professionals Association (DPA) will be hosting the Introduction to Risk in Dentistry webinar.
Registrations are now open for the webinar ‘Introduction to Risk in Dentistry‘, 5 July 2023 at 7pm.
MEMBERSHIP
We offer a range of membership options tailored to meet your needs and provide exceptional value. By joining us, you’ll receive a complimentary package and discounted tickets to the highly anticipated DPA Annual Conference
DENTAL PROTECTION
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STANDARD MEMBERSHIP
FROM R350/PM or R4200/PY
What is included:
- Full membership benefits.
- Discounted professional indemnity cover with dental protection.
- Discounted rates at the DPA annual conference.
- Complimentary DPA branded scrub top.
PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP
FROM R650/PM or R7800/PY
What is included:
- Full membership benefits.
- Discounted professional indemnity cover with dental protection.
- Free entrance at the DPA annual conference.
- Complimentary DPA branded scrub top.
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members across Southern Africa
My first encounter with the DPA was during my first year, in 1993 at Wits. The DPA then was in its infancy and was organising welcome picnics for Black Dentistry students at Wits. I knew then that the DPA would be my home till the end. I grew professionally through the DPA ranks and was privileged to serve as its Chairperson in 2002/3. I have seen the DPA metamorphosis into a global movement and Brand. The DPA has always championed the plight of the downtrodden and has provided platforms to African Clinicians and Academics. The DPA continues to ounce beyond its weight and its achievements are too numerous for this space… I choose DPA every time.
– Dr Marcus Molokomme
Dental Protection
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