Membership – application and benefits

Membership to NZIDT – How do I join?

All registered Dental Technicians or Clinical Dental Technicians under the Dental Act may become a member of the New Zealand Institute of Dental Technologists.

Those who work in the profession or who are training to enter the profession may become an associate member of the NZIDT. Associate members receive the same benefits as full members, but they may not vote at meetings.

The membership year is from 1 May to 30 April and the fee is $385. 

Click here to apply for membership or renew your membership online.

• Membership Form in hard copy if you prefer – pdf
• Click here for our Privacy Policy [pdf]
• Click here for our Endorsement Policy [pdf]

Benefits – why join?

12 key reasons why you should join the New Zealand Institute of Dental Technologists

1. We are the recognised professional body and voice of the dental technology sector
2. We provide an annual conference, significantly discounted for members
3. We provide a Dispute Mediation Service, along with advice and support
4. We provide Continuing Professional Development at branch and national level
5. We also provide a range of online CPD courses
6. Members receive discounts on some international conferences
7. Members receive the NZIDT newsletter
8. We offer peer review advice and support
9. We provide public relations support
10. Members receive one month free (a discount of $119+GST) to basediary.com. One of Australasia’s leading dental software systems.
11. Members receive access to a wide array of resources via our website
12. We provide forms and brochures useful to the industry at a discounted rate for members.  Caring for your Dentures, Your Partial Dentures, Your New Dentures, your Immediate Dentures, Patient Health Questionaire, Oral Health Certificate, Wax Try in Approval. None of these are legal documents just aids in your communication with your clients.
13. We offer a research fund for NZIDT members and the sector as a whole