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Thank you for visiting the San Francisco Dental Society, proudly supporting local dental professionals for over 150 years.

Mandatory Opioid Course

Tuesday, January 28, 2025, 6 – 8 PM via Zoom

The San Francisco Dental Society (SFDS),

the local dental society serving dental professionals in partnership with the American Dental Association(ADA) & California Dental Association(CDA) in the City & County of San Francisco.

Online CE Included in Your Membership

Exclusively for San Francisco Dental Society members.

Welcome to the San Francisco Dental Society (SFDS)!

We are proud to be the local dental society partnering with the American Dental Association (ADA) and California Dental Association (CDA). We are here to support dental professionals throughout their careers, improve the oral health of our community, and provide our members with a strong sense of community through the many programs and services that we offer.

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Advocacy
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SFDS is working on your behalf to make sure the voice of San Francisco dentists is heard and, through the SFDSPAC, supports candidates who understand the challenges of operating small businesses in San Francisco.

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Volunteer Leadership Opportunities
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Serving on the SFDS board of directors, as a delegate, and/or on an SFDS committee is one of the many ways you can give back to your association and help shape the future of our Society and our profession.

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Serve Your Community
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The San Francisco Dental Society promotes dental health and education through numerous programs and community service efforts.

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Upcoming Events

What Do You Do When A Member Of Your Team Tests Positive For CV-19?

Jul 5, 2023

Covid cases are on the rise in the bay area and some of your dental team members are reporting they have tested positive.  What do you do next?  When an employee reports symptoms or a positive CV-19 test:

  • Send employee home immediately and/or ask them to remain at home
    Record on your CV 19 Employee Tracking Form (visit CDA)
  • Were other employees exposed?
  • Offer CV testing at no cost to employees if exhibit symptoms or exposed in the workplace
    • If testing positive, did exposure occur in the workplace?
    • If yes, notify affected individuals
  • Employers of 5 or more must report to employee’s positive CV 5esst within 3 days to your workers’ comp carrier

For more information about an employee testing positive, visit CDA: When an Employee Reports Symptoms or a Positive CV-19 Test