The San Francisco Dental Society  (SFDS) would like to be your professional home.  We are proud to be a  local dental society of the American Dental Association (ADA) and California Dental Association (CDA).  We provide our members with a strong sense of community.  Our members enjoy the opportunity to build their practices while fostering significant professional and personal relationships. 

We are  committed to working for, and on behalf of, our members and their businesses. 

 

We invite you to join us! 

Click here to download a tripartite [ADA, CDA and SFDS] membership application

 

Allied Dental Health Professional Membership (ADHP) (available to Hygienists, Dental Assistants, Lab Technicians and Dental Office Staff) Click here to download an SFDS ADHP Application

 

Dental Students, Click here to download an SFDS/CDA Student Application

 

Are you already a member of a component dental society?  We invite you to join the SFDS as either Affiliate or Dual member.  Click here to download an Affiliate/Dual Membership Application

 

If you cannot open a PDF file, please contact the SFDS at (415) 928-7337 to receive an application by mail.

 

Benefits of Membership

· Access to members-only on-line information

· Community—camaraderie and support from colleagues

· Continuing education courses

· Social Activities

· Opportunities for community service and professional leadership

· CPR certification courses

· Licenses Renewal Courses (Infection Control, California Dental Practice Act, et al)

· Local patient referrals

· Job Bank (for Associates and Auxiliaries)

· Classified advertising, on-line and in The Bridge

· Peer Review Services (an alternative to costly legal action)

· Membership Directory (in print and on-line)

· A forum for newer professionals  (New Dentist Committee)

· Practice building resources

· Representation at all levels of government

· TDIC Insurance Services

· Patient Education materials

· Well-Being support for chemical/alcohol problems affecting practice or home lines

· Exclusive professional publications

à The Bridge

à CDA Journal

à CDA Update

à JADA

à ADA News

· All that the ADA and CDA have to offer...

MEMBERSHIP

"I feel that joining the San Francisco Dental Society gives me more credibility with my patients. It is an outward sign of commitment to my patients and desire to keep abreast of continual advances in dentistry." 

S. S., D.D.S., M.S

 

"I consider my membership in the San Francisco Dental Society as an essential component of my professional practice. In truth, the dental society represents our interests.. I am convinced more than ever that my membership in the San Francisco Dental Society is money well spent." 

J. J. M., D.D.S

 

"Membership in the San Francisco Dental Society provides an open road to the world of dentistry. I enjoy the fellowship and appreciate the opportunity to use my skills to foster developments in our profession." 

N.C.G., D.D.S

WHY I JOINED THE SFDS. . .