The Florida Dental Laboratory Association is divided into five membership classifications:

• Laboratory Member - Any commercial dental laboratory registered by the Florida Department of Health is eligible for Laboratory Membership. Membership shall be in the name of the laboratory as registered by the State of Florida. The owner, partner or designated representative shall represent the laboratory in meetings. The membership fee for a Laboratory Member is $140 for twelve months of membership.

• Technician/Staff Member - Any dental technician/staff member of member laboratories, laboratory technicians employed in a dentist's office and technicians/staff members working with affiliate members are eligible for Technician/Staff Membership. The member shall be entitled to all services, social events and educational activities of the association. The membership fee for a Technician/Staff member is $30 for twelve months of membership.

• Affiliate Member - The affiliate membership category is for individuals who own or manage a dental office and support the mission of the association but do not qualify for Laboratory Membership. The member shall be entitled to all services, social events and educational activities of the association. The membership fee for an Affiliate Member is $140 for twelve months of membership.

• Associate Member - Any sales or technician representative of suppliers, manufacturers, vendors and out-of-state dental laboratories are eligible for Associate Membership. The member shall be entitled to all services, social events and educational activities of the association. The membership fee for an Associate Member is $66 for twelve months of membership.

• Student Member - Any student from an educational institution in Florida offering a dental technology program is eligible for Student Membership. The member shall be entitled to all services, social events and educational activities of the association. The membership fee for a Student Member is $30 for twelve months of membership.

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For more information about the Florida Dental Laboratory Association, contact FDLA at email: FDLA@executiveoffice.org, phone: 850/224-0711, fax: 850/222-3019 or by mail: 325 John Knox Rd #L103, Tallahassee, FL 32303.