ADS Transitions - From buying your first practice, to planning an exit strategy, and everything in between, we help dentists with every significant career move.  ADS Transitions (www.ADStransitions.com) is the largest group of independent transition specialists in the United States.  Members are selected for their integrity, high standards, expertise and knowledge.  The ADS brokers in Louisiana have embraced a simple yet powerful philosophy; if a deal isn’t good for both buyer and seller, we don’t pursue it.   We provide the following services:

Practice Brokerage

Practice Marketing – We market our listings via direct mail as well as advertisements in Dental Economics, State Dental Journals, JADA, local dental journals, and regional web sites.

Practice Appraisals - practice sales, partnerships, insurance and divorce

Transition Planning - Equity Associateships, Buy-Ins, Buy-Outs, Mergers

Real Estate Services – Pertaining to the lease or sale of the dental office

Practice Management Consultation -- ADS Lovelace and Associates provides practice management consulting services to dentists in need of assistance in order to help increase practice value and eliminate practice inefficiencies and debt.

LDA Member Discounts and Benefits

As a member of the LDA, you are entitled to the following services and discounts from ADS Lovelace and Associates (www.Lovelaceandassociates.com) and ADS South (www.ADSSouth.com):

 - Two FREE hours of Practice Transition or Practice Management consulting services
(a $600 Value)
- $300 discount on all practice appraisals
- 30% discount on any Continuing Education programs offered by ADS members.

To take advantage of any of these offers, contact Preston Lovelace at (225) 927-8015 or Earl Douglas at (770) 664-1982.

Bank of America Practice Solutions, Inc. - For more than 20 years, Bank of America Practice Solutions has served the needs of dentists by offering financial products and services to the dental community.  Whether you own a practice or are just getting started, we can provide customized financial solutions for your short-term needs and long-term aspirations:

In addition to these products, Bank of America Practice Solutions brings you added value with dedicated specialists who are experts in this field and who can provide you with customized solutions for your business. We offer some of the most flexible and competitive terms and benefits in the industry today, backed with the dedicated focus on customer satisfaction for which Bank of America is known worldwide.  If you are interested in learning more about how Bank of America can assist you with the management and growth of your practice, please call us toll free at 1.800.497.6076  Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern and mention code INA0107A or schedule a phone consultation through our secure website.

Quick turnaround. Personal attention. Real solutions.  Click to Apply 

Bank of America Financial Services - Earn points with the freedom to redeem for cash back or other rewards.  The Louisiana Dental Association Platinum Plus^® MasterCard^®  credit card with WorldPoints^® rewards  gives you the flexibility to choose from different types of rewards – Cash, Travel, Gift Certificates, Merchandise and much more. 

Features include:

•   Earn 1 point for every $1 in net retail purchases.
•   No limit to the amount of rewards you can earn.
•   Redeem your points starting just 2,500 points.
•   Support The Louisiana Dental Association with every purchase.
•   Access to the WorldPoints Mall – do all your shopping here and earn    Bonus Points at hundreds of your favorite online stores.
•   Absolute fraud protection and zero liability for unauthorized card transactions.
•   Secure Online Account Access – View up-to-the-minute account activity, pay our credit card bill, receive your monthly statement via e-mail and much more.

Reward yourself and apply securely online today.  This credit card program is issued and administered by FIA Card Services, N.A.

CareCredit - Make it easier for more patients to get the care they want, when they want it by adding CareCredit, a health care credit card, as an additional payment option.  Over the past 25 years, more than 20 million patients have chosen to use CareCredit and today, 90,000 enrolled dental practices accept CareCredit so patients with available credit can:

·         Schedule and complete recommended dentistry

·         Return for ongoing care and hygiene without hesitation

CareCredit also provides exceptional practice support, including free resources, and a listing on their online Doctor Locator, used by nearly 400,000 patients a month to find a practice that accepts CareCredit.

CareCredit is endorsed by the Louisiana Dental Association for our members and in celebration of CareCredit’s 25^th Anniversary, you can get started for only $25.  Call 800-300-3046, ext. 4519, or visit www.carecredit.com/dental.  Already offer CareCredit?  Call 800-859-9975.

CGI Communications, Inc., formed in 1988, is built on delivering high-impact marketing and promotion products to Associations across the country and the members they represent.

Today, CGI has over 80,000 satisfied customers. As a result, we've created specific programs and products that will help create lifelong clients, build referrals, and strengthen your online presence and much more. The LDA endorses CGI ONLY for digital media resources, such as video email, promotional videos, avatars and real estate/Community Video Network listing (www.relocate.org).

In today's fast-paced, ever changing world, it's more important than ever to discover new ways of staying connected to the community you serve.  In order for your business to stay relevant and have the ability to grow, cutting edge techniques have to be utilized in order to maintain a solid base of current clients, and attract future ones.

By being a member of your Association you have the opportunity to be introduced to this exciting program.  Your association has worked out very favorable rates for its members, and members only, to take advantage of. It will cost you nothing to learn about this exciting opportunity. Please be aware you'll be receiving a call from CGI to set up an appointment or feel free to contact them yourself.

If you have any questions, please contact Chris Sokal at 1-800-398-3029, ext. 241 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Elavon - Credit Card & Electronic Check Processing, improve your bottom line and your receivables. To get started now, contact Julie Thurman, your local account executive at (225) 330-4730 or (225) 939-4170 or e-mail her at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it to begin building your new payment processing program. Or, contact Barbara Martin, (800) 725-1243, ext. 8519, or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Fortress Insurance Company - A professional liability company created by dentists, for dentists. To learn more about how Fortress can protect you and your practice, call Stormy Blair or Donna Hebert at 985-674-3886, 1-888-503-5547, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

The professionals at Robert Ellis & Associates, the LDA endorsed professional liability insurance marketing agency, have been serving the insurance needs of dentists throughout the South for over 25 years. Located in Mandeville, La., the REA staff combines prompt, professional service with the personal care their clients deserve

LDA Members: Click here for more resources from Fortress, including information on informed consent and sample forms and documents. 

LDS Glove Program - You have more choices of quality gloves than ever before through the Louisiana Dental Services Glove Program, administered by Association Gloves. Our product line now includes Cranberry and EcoBee gloves, at great prices. If you're looking for fitted nitrile or latex gloves, we can now fill that need, too!

Your purchase of exam gloves from the Louisiana Dental Association glove program gets you high-quality gloves with the right fit and feel at an exceptional value, access to an easy recurring order program and great personal service. It also provides a non-dues revenue stream to the Louisiana Dental Association. You have to purchase exam gloves, so why not buy them from Association Gloves, an organization that supports your state dental association?

Place your first order and you’ll receive a $5 gift card to Starbucks or McDonald’s—you choose which gift you’d prefer.

More than 60 gloves are available from seven of the nation’s leading glove manufacturers. Free samples of gloves from Ansell, Cranberry, EcoBee, Microflex, Sempermed, Kimberly-Clark and Innovative Healthcare Corporation are available. 

Please click here for a list of products and pricing. Simply fax back this form with your order or sample request.

Ordering superior exam gloves for your dental office at special Louisiana Dental Association member pricing is now as easy as one phone call to Association Gloves! In addition, Association Gloves can simplify your glove ordering and assist in managing your glove supply through a recurring order program – inquire today!

Please contact Association Gloves at 877-484-6149 to order gloves, request free samples, or for answers to your questions - you’ll be glad you did!

You can also order gloves by visiting http://www.ldsgloves.com.

Mercury Data Exchange connects dental practices, payers and vendors through real-time technology, including eligibility and benefits verification, real-time claims adjudication, electronic remittance advice and electronic funds transfers. These tools enable dental organizations to minimize paper-based processes, streamline workflow, speed payment times and reduce administrative costs. To learn more, visit www.whymde.com. For more information, call (866) 633-1090, ext. 2581.

Netchex is the Difference In Employer Payroll Services. LDA has teamed up with Netchex to offer state of the art solutions for payroll, time & attendance, human resource management, and benefits.  Netchex delivers the service you deserve and the functionality you need to manage your workload and your day, so you can be on the front line of practice.

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o   As an LDA member, you will get a 25% discount on Netchex services.

o   Pay employees, run reports, and access information via the web!

o   Eliminate live checks and unwieldy report binders with the Netchex paperless option.

o   Point-and-click reporting tools make it easy to see your data.

o   Employee and Manager Self Service let employees view pay stubs, W-2’s, available vacation time, and more.

o   Netchex will calculate, file, and deposit all applicable payroll taxes.

o   NetHR Support helps you make informed decisions on employee related issue.s

To request a quote, go to www.netchexonline.com and click “Get a Quote.”  To get the LDA member discount, make sure you type “LDA” where it asks how you heard of Netchex. You can also contact Chad Bloodworth at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , (877) 729-2661 or (985) 220-1410.

New Line Medical, Inc. - Lowest prices on top dental products! Plus an extensive line of infection control, evacuation, prophy and other dental-related products. Items ship the same day you place your order! Excellent customer service from a Louisiana company. (800) 452-8909. 

NEW! The LA State Board of Dentistry is considering recommending AEDs for dental offices but has delayed implementation for further discussion. The types of practices that will be required to have AEDs and the effective date is to be determined. For members who are looking into AEDs, LDS does endorse New Line Medical, a company that can supply two different types of AEDs to our members. For special pricing and quality customer service from a Louisiana-based company, contact New Line Medical at 1-800-452-8909.

New Line Medical, your local source for dental products, is now happy to offer the services of The Handpiece Doctor. This new division of New Line Medical offers the highest quality repairs to most make and models of handpieces. Gone are the days of waiting months on end for handpiece repair.

Office Depot - office products: to participate in the supply program to receive discounts below store pricing, request an enrollment form from Kim Evans, (504) 799-1611, or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . Endorsement discount does not include electronics. Furniture is available at a discount but you MUST contact Christy Copeland at (225) 323-4255 PRIOR to purchase. You can click on the link above after you have set up your account. READ MORE...

ProSites - LDA Endorsed provider of website design and Internet marketing services specifically tailored to the needs of dental professionals. High-quality websites include unlimited pages, patient education content, multimedia dental videos, and other interactive features that streamline patient communications. Free customer support and upgrades are also included. LDA members save 25% off the website setup fee.  No obligation, FREE trial at http://www.prosites.com/LDA or call (888) 932-3644.

SolmeteX - is focused on implementing Green products into the dental industry to assist the dentist with Best Management Practices (BMP’s) as well as complying with the ever changing regulatory directives. Our commitment to research and development has already brought the industry the most complete amalgam separator package available (Hg5), the easiest waste management products available, to include Amalgam, Lead, Photo-Chemical, Bio-Hazard and OSHA, as well as a new water treatment technology that removes viruses, bacteria and cysts from water used on patients. We will continue to bring Green products to the dental industry that is technologically advanced, easily implemented and economically viable. Good for dentistry….good for the environment. For additional information, call (800) 216-5505.

 Stericycle - Collection, transportation, tracking, treatment and disposal of medical waste. Dedicated to meeting all customer needs with consistent, on-time performance. For more information, contact Cathy Hopkins at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (601) 745-0945.

ENSERV was purchased and is now part of Stericycle. Click here for the statement to members about the benefits of using Stericycle!

Transworld Systems, Inc. (TSI) - Accounts receivable management and profit recovery.  Call Melissa Manix at (504) 481-8087 or the national office at (888) 446-4733. For more information and an informational presentation, click here.

Transworld Systems has proudly partnered with Sikka Software Company to bring dental practices a FREE unique receivables management tool called GreenFlag Dental Collect. GreenFlag Dental Collect integrates seamlessly with most clients practice management systems (PMS), and is designed to:

       -  Automatically pull overdue charges from the practice management system
       -  Evaluate each account and allow the practice to send the qualifying accounts to 
          Transworld Systems with one click
       -  Report Payments only once, and it will auto-update our system
       -  Track the status of each account and allow the dental practice to stop Transworld
          notifications when payment has been received

For more information on Dental Collect:

        - Press Release
        - Flyer
        - Fax reply