Membership Classifications
Membership Category
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Annual Dues
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Active Member (includes Academic and Active Duty Military)
Limited to periodontists, including Academic and Active Duty Military who are licensed to practice in the United States and who reside in the states of Arkansas, Colorado, Nebraska, Oklahoma or Texas, and who meet the qualifications for Active Member as listed in Article III of the By-laws of the Southwest Society of Periodontists. |
$220
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Academic Non-Periodontist Member
Limited to individuals residing in the states of Arkansas, Colorado, Nebraska, Oklahoma or Texas, who do not meet the qualifications for Active membership, but who are engaged in full-time research and/or teaching in periodontics in accredited dental schools at the undergraduate and/or graduate level. Has all of the privileges and responsibilities of Active Members except the rights to vote, to make nominations and to hold office. May serve on special committees. |
$220
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Student Member
Student members do not pay annual dues. Upon graduation, a tiered dues structure is in effect for 4 years. During the first year after graduation, graduates should request transfer to Active or Non-Resident membership status and pay the appropriate dues. Year One dues will be 25% of the Active or Non-Resident Dues Rate, Year Two dues will be 50% and Year Three dues will be 75%. In Year Four dues will be 100% of the Active or Non-Resident Dues Rate. Fill out the form to request transfer to Active or Non-Resident status and/or to notify SWSP of address, phone, fax, e-mail changes. [View Form] |
$0
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Non-Resident Member
Members residing outside of the geographic boundaries of the Southwest Society of Periodontists. The SWSP region includes the States of Arkansas, Colorado, Louisiana, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas. |
$170
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Life Active Member
An Active Member for the preceding 25 years and attained the age of 65 years of age. Retains all of the privileges and responsibilities of Active Members, including the rights to vote, to make nominations, to hold office and to serve on special committees. |
$155
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Life Non-Active Member
Active Member for preceding 25 years and attained the age of 65 years of age. Retains all of the privileges and responsibilities of Active Members except the rights to vote, to make nominations and to hold office. May serve on special committees. Life Non-Active Members do not pay annual dues. |
$0
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Retired Member
Members in good standing in any dues-paying category who completely retire from practice or teaching. Retain all of the privileges and responsibilities of Active Members except the rights to vote, to make nominations and to hold office. May serve on special committees. Retired Members do not pay annual dues. |
$0
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Honorary Member
Honorary Members do not pay annual dues. |
$0
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