GROUP BENEFITS
We have begun the process of contacting companies to arrange group benefits for MDAA members. Please check back frequently for a list of new benefits.
Choice Hotels - We are pleased to advise we have negotiated a 15-20% discount off of regular room rates. Check out their website at www.choicehotels.ca for a list of hotel chains they manage.
How to access your SSO/SOS rates worldwide
There are two ways to make reservations, but you need a special MDAA I.D. #. This number can be received by emailing our office at mdaa@mts.net or by telephoning our office.
- Call their toll-free number 1-800-424-6423 or for service in French: 1-800-BO-REVES and quote the I.D. # 00069208.
- Visit their website at: www.choicehotels.ca
- In the Quick Search section on the left side, select your location in "Search for Location or Attraction.
- Enter the MDAA Client I.D. code number in the box and click "Search". A message will appear in the top right hand corner "Welcome MB Dental Assistants Association."
- A window will appear welcoming MDAA. Select Significant Organization Savings rate plan to access discounts.
- A map of your selected location will appear. Scroll down for list of available hotels. Select room type and enter "Book Room".
- Proceed to make reservations
This is a use or loose it deal with Choice Hotels! There are some good discounts and we encourage members to use this benefit.
OTHER BENEFITS
MDAA members collectively enjoy numerous benefits as outlined below:
1. We maintain an elected representative and our collective voice on the Manitoba Dental Association (MDA) Board of Directors.
2. We have representatives on various MDA committees.
3. Access to affordable professional liability insurance provided for every practicing member.
4. Home/e-mail delivery of our newsletters.
5. Access to the Job Employment Opportunities on our Web Site.
6. Organization and notice of professional development courses.
7. A voice in policy decisions and in the future direction of dental assisting, i.e. professional development, legislation.
8. Provision of pertinent information and resources to all dental assistants through liaison with the MDA.
9. Various links of interests to RDAs.
10. Membership survey results relative to wages, working conditions and other identified needs.
11. An increased public profile through Dental Health Month and the National Dental Assistant Week activities.
12. Programs relevant to dental assistants at the Annual Scientific session.
13. A representative on the Canadian Dental Assistants Association Board of Directors.
