Congratulations to Members of
The Dental Laboratory Association of Texas

As a member of the Dental Laboratory Association of Texas, you are part of a proud tradition, which began in 1944. You’ll discover that there’s much more than just a membership in an organization. Your benefits include all the products and services listed below, as well as outstanding “customer service”. Please contact us if you ...

have a question about your membership
have a question or need information on NADL or NBC
have a question on where to get CE credits
want more information on any of the benefits offered to members
need to discuss your account
need to give the association office a change of address.

Benefits of Membership
DLAT membership provides a sense of community, and gives you and your peers the opportunity to speak with a single voice on matters of importance to our industry. The DLAT community also gives members the opportunity to share ideas and network with colleagues in the field.

REPRESENTATION ... The State Board of Dental Examiners ... The Certification Council ...
    The State Legislature... NADL/NBC
WEB SITE ... an up-to-date source of Association information ... keeps you informed on
    current events, meetings, conferences, and provides a membership list, industry links,
    and more
COMMUNICATION ... you are kept up to date on news and events with Constant Contact,
    Facebook, and Twitter
NEWS ... to keep members informed on their industry
NETWORKING ... the opportunity to visit with fellow laboratory owners and technicians,
    and industry representatives to exchange ideas and concerns
UPS ... members get reduced rates
MEADOWBROOK INSURANCE GROUP ... great Workmen's Compensation Insurance
OPTIO SOLUTIONS. LLC. ... helps members with collections
STRATEGIC PAYMENT SYSTEMS ... savings on credit card processing for members and helps
    members collect bad debts and checks
TEXANS CREDIT UNION ... available to members
PAYMENTS ... membership fees, conference registrations, purchases, and donations may
    be made using PayPal
VACATION PACKAGE ... take a vacation, get Continuing Education Credits plus tax savings
CONFERENCE & EXPO ... members attend at discounted prices

The Association produces two meetings each year in Texas that bring clinicians and exhibitors comparable to any of the notable meetings in the nation. They keep you informed of ideas, techniques, products, and services that directly affect our businesses. The DLAT meetings provide the opportunity for all the Continuing Education Credits you need for recertification or registration.

DLAT Position Statements

    MISSION ... The Dental Laboratory Association of Texas is a non-profit, professional organization     dedicated to serving the interest of the dental laboratory industry.

    VISION ... The goal of the Dental Laboratory Association of Texas is to uphold and improve the     standards of dental technology: providing state-of-the-art technological and managerial education,     providing a format for professional and ethical growth, and creating lasting fraternal relationships.

Value to You as a Member
The value of your association membership is determined by the benefits you use and how involved you become with the programs. Members will tell you they gain far more value than the cost of their dues.

Joining DLAT
If you’re not a member yet, you can download the Membership Application / Renewal form, and send to the Executive Director.   In addition to the many Benefits of Membership above, your membership fee will be largely offset by savings when registering for DLAT Conferences.

Help DLAT and Yourself!
You can promote your Association and receive a reward. For every new member you recruit, you will receive a $50 credit towards your membership dues or you may choose to apply it towards your new member’s dues. Just have the new member note on the application that you invited them!

Please contact the DLAT Executive Director with your questions.

QUESTIONS and ANSWERS

When are dues due?
Membership is based on the calendar year - January 1 to December 31. Please submit all dues by January 1. A grace period is extended until January 31.

Can I pay with a credit card?
Yes. DLAT will accept a credit card payment with Visa, MasterCard, or American Express. Simply record your card number and expiration date on the appropriate lines on your Dues Statement and mail or fax it back to DLAT.

Are my dues tax-deductible? What are my payment options?
DLAT tries to offer as many payment options as possible.

Are my dues tax-deductible?
Federal law prohibits taxpayers from deducting membership dues that are attributable to lobbying expenses. Accordingly, only that portion of your dues not attributable to lobbying activities is deductible as an ordinary and necessary business expense. Each year, DLAT provides you with a reasonable estimate of the non-deductible and deductible amounts of your dues on your statement.

I am retired. Do I still pay full dues?
To be eligible for the Retired Membership status, you must be fully retired (not earning an income from your knowledge of dentistry) and have completed an Affidavit for Retired Membership form. Retired members receive a 75% discount off of the regular DLAT dues.

I only work part-time. Do I quality for a discount?
Currently, a part-time dues category has not been established.

I’ve been a member for quite some time. Do I quality for Life Membership? If so, what would my dues be?
Life Membership is awarded to those who are over the age of 65 and who have maintained membership in DLAT for 30 consecutive years or 40 total years. Dues are currently at 25% of
regular dues for Life Membership.

I have other questions. Who can I speak with?
Please see the “Contact Us” link.