Membership is open to all female dentists and dental students.
The A AWD does not intend to foster a separation of men and women in the profession. Rather, the organization promotes leadership for women in dentistry both academically and professionally. In 1997, the Temple Chapter of the A AWD was founded with membership constantly rising. There are nominal dues for both the national and local chapter levels. The American Student Dental Association is the largest organization for dental students in the nation, with more than 14,000 members.