Member Benefits

Save on hundreds of items you use in your office every day with a free Amazon Business Associate Account offered through an exclusive partnership between the Chicago Dental Society and Amazon Business.

When you join, you can take advantage of discounted pricing as well as business-specific features such as a single membership for all users on a business account, fast free shipping on eligible items, and visibility into your overall spending.

Benefits of the Chicago Dental Society Associate Account Program include:

• 50% off a one-year subscription of Business Prime Essentials, Small, Medium or Enterprise plans (see special terms)
• Exclusive CDS pricing and discounts on certain Amazon Private Label Products (listed as distributor pricing).
• Access to CDS-recommended shopping lists.
• 30, 45, 60 day repayment terms by default (subject to credit approval).
• Customizable itemized invoices to simplify reconciliation.
• Flexible account set up, including purchasing controls and permissions.
• Ability to receive invoices for each shipment, purchase, or periodically.
• Customized analytics to track spending across your entire practice.

Join the CDS Amazon Business account as an Associated Account today or link your existing Amazon Business account to gain access to the special benefits.

Use code WCKPVF to register or link your account.

Questions?
Contact Amazon Business Customer Support at 866.486.2360.

CDS has reached agreements with Accident Fund Insurance Company of America, rated A Excellent by the A.M. Best Co., and Southpoint Insurance for the endorsement of the WorkSafe Partners Group Dividend Program for Workers Compensation insurance.

Some of the program features offered through the Accident Fund Insurance Company of America include:

• 5% up-front credit to CDS members
• Opportunity for dividends up to 10% if the group performs well
• No minimum premium to qualify
• Eligible members in good standing
• Expert claims management
• No charge access to the Loss Prevention Toolbox

Southpoint Insurance will serve as the CDS “preferred agent” for those members who choose to contact them for this coverage. Information about the program, which began June 1, 2008, may be obtained by emailing Jim Carney or calling 708.390.2529, or by visiting www.thinksouthpoint.com.

Torch Dental’s procurement platform offers an online, easy-to-use, supply ordering website where dentists can order all of their primary and specialty supplies from all of their favorite brands and manufacturers in one place.

Dental offices can manage orders, returns, backorders, budgets, spend and invoices through Torch and keep track of their inventory needs. Torch leads customers to new products, automatically close invoices, scan pricing and availability. In addition, Torch negotiates on the behalf of 3,000+ customer dentists, which helps them benefit from large-scale buying power to receive the best prices on high-quality products from authorized vendors.

Torch Dental will provide to enrolled Chicago Dental Society customers:

• Save 16%+ on top of already competitive pricing
• Save 64% of the time wasted negotiating, searching for backorders and price shopping
• Earn 200K in Bonus Torch Dental Advantage Rewards ($2,000) for being a member of CDS when you spend $15,000
• Take advantage of the most competitive reward program compared to any other dental supplier on the market and earn money back for each purchase
• Get a custom product analysis and support from Torch account management team

The collaboration between CDS and Torch Dental also will involve joint initiatives, educational programs, and events aimed at fostering knowledge exchange and professional growth among dental practitioners.

What does Torch Solve for Dentists?

• Problematic staff turnover and training new staff on inventory management
• Managing invoices, statements, payments and budgeting from different vendors
• Time wasted negotiating and searching for deals
• Waiting for backordered items
• Unbiased opinion on the complex dental market
• Overpaying on Dental Supplies
  Bad Record Keeping

The Chicago Dental Society is pleased to introduce Safco Dental Supply as its preferred product distributor for dental products and supplies.

Our newest Member Advantage partner is a Chicago-based company well-known to customer dentists in the U.S. for the last 75 years.

Safco strives to provide the products, supplies and equipment needed by general practice dentists as well as all dental specialists, including endodontists, pediatrics, orthodontics, oral surgeons and periodontists. The company partners with top brands – 3M, Dentsply, Kerr, Premier, Hu-Friedy and many more – and also sells 1,600 high-quality Safco Brand products.

CDS members who enroll with Safco can take advantage of loyalty benefits, ordering efficiency, and support from dedicated account representatives. Substantial ordering savings are available through specially negotiated volume discounts, available only to CDS members.

$150 Value – Sign on bonus! A $150 Safco savings credit will be awarded upon achieving specified thresholds within the initial 3 months of joining Safco. The bonus will be distributed as three $50 credits, granted when a member places an order.

Safco has committed to providing the following value to enrolled CDS members:

• 10% off list price for national brand products
• 10% off list price for national brand products
• 30% off list price for Safco Brand Products
• 100% manufacturer pass-through credit
• Free shipping on all orders over $250
  a.) Reduced shipping once-per-month for order threshold of $100 shipping charges
  b.) Credited during the end of month and denoted on the business review

Disability income insurance protects your earned income and retirement benefits if you become disabled due to sickness or injury. Many professionals lack sufficient coverage to maintain their accustomed lifestyle. Underwritten by Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company and administered by Treloar & Heisel, Inc., this non-cancellable, guaranteed renewable program has supported the dental profession for over 35 years.

For more information, rates, applications, or a personal coverage review, contact Treloar & Heisel, Inc. at 800.852.4900 or 708.479.8100.

Disability and Business Overhead Expense Insurance

Some plan features include:

• Disability Income
• Non-cancellable and Guaranteed Renewable to age 65
• Protection in “Your Occupation” while you are not gainfully employed
• Discounts up to 20 percent
• Guaranteed Level Premiums to age 65
• Residual Income Loss Benefits
• Custom Optional Benefits
• Benefits to Age 65
• and more!

Long-Term Care Insurance

You’ve worked your career building a retirement nest egg and possibly an estate for your heirs. Unfortunately, an extended need for home healthcare services or a nursing home stay can dramatically reduce any savings you may have accumulated. The cost for long-term care will come from you, as Medicare may only provide for a limited benefit, if care is needed. Therefore, you may wish to consider participating in the Long-Term Care Insurance Program administered by Treloar & Heisel, Inc.

Some plan features include:

• Daily benefit amounts up to $300 per day
• Benefits for nursing home and home healthcare
• Choice of elimination and benefit periods
• Limited payment options (10-year and 20-year)
• Cost of living rider
• Premium discounts available
• and more!