Become a Member of SMCDS
A Message from Fred Holloszy, DMD - Membership Committee Chair
Membership in the San Mateo County Dental Society (SMCDS) links you to a powerful partnership of people and programs to help you protect your career investment and optimize your work environment so you can focus on your patients' oral health. Listed below are just a few of the benefits SMCDS brings to members, helping them to grow professionally and personally. We hope you’ll join us at SMCDS and discover the camaraderie and full range of benefits that come with membership.
Frederic G. Holloszy, DMD
Chair, Membership Committee
The San Mateo County Dental Society (SMCDS) is the local arm of a three-tiered organization, comprised of the American Dental Association (ADA) at the national level and the California Dental Society (CDA) at the state level. SMCDS members enjoy benefits at all three levels. If you're interested in learning more about ADA memberhsip benefits and CDA membership benefits, please click the links below.
ADA Benefits
CDA Benefits
Benefits SMCDS Membership can bring you include
Continuing Education. Keep current on OSHA regulations, practice management, CA practice law, infection control, managed care and DBOC-required courses through our monthly CE programs, study clubs, and CPR re-certification.
Community Introduction / Patient Referrals. Broaden your patient base by tapping into SMCDS’ excellent patient referral service; i.e., referrals to members when patients call our office or access our Find a Dentist feature on the SMCDS website. Take advantage of opportunities to introduce yourself to the community by speaking at local functions sponsored in conjunction with SMCDS community outreach activities.
Peer Review. Resolve dentist / patient disputes concerning quality and/or appropriateness of dental care via the Peer Review process at no expense to either party, often avoiding costly litigation. The SMCDS Peer Review Committee is staffed by member dentists working in cooperation with and under guidelines set by CDA.
Social / Networking Events. Become acquainted with and cultivate lasting relationships with SMCDS colleagues at social events hosted throughout the year: Winter Ski Seminar, Giants baseball games, Family Picnic Fun ‘n Games, Annual Gala & Fundraiser …and the ever-popular social hour at our monthly General Membership meetings.
Professional Publications. Stay informed via SMCDS multi-media communication: urgent, rapidly changing news via Member eNews email and fax; in-depth coverage of non-urgent issues via our bi-monthly newsletter, The Mouthpiece, which provides updates on local activities, changing legislation and environmental issues, feature articles on issues relevant to your practice, and classified ads. Easily identify and locate member colleagues with the SMCDS Member Directory updated bi-annually in hardcopy and maintained weekly online.
Professional Development / Assistance. From speakers targeting New Professionals to our library of video and printed materials on topics encompassing the dental industry and practice development to support for chemical abuse via our Bay Area Well-Being Committee.
Leadership Development. Exercise / cultivate your leadership potential and influence conditions within our profession, organization, community by serving on the SMCDS Board of Directors or any of a wide range of standing and special project committees identified online and in our New Member Kit.
Reduced Cost Seminar Room Rentals. The SMCDS seminar room occupies 1100 square feet in a beautiful RedwoodShores complex. We are conveniently located near Hwy 101, with plenty of free parking onsite and restaurants nearby. LCD projector and high definition screen, white board, etc also available. Seats 30 classroom style, 50 theatre-style. Cheaper than most hotels or conference centers, SMCDS seminar room rentals range from $75/hour to $350 for a full day. Members receive a 20% discount. View/download the rental agreement here.
Apply now for Membership by downloading the .pdf below or you can apply online through CDA.
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