The San Mateo County Dental Society (SMCDS) was founded in 1929, incorporated in 1960, chartered as a component of the California Dental Association (CDA) in 1973 under the prestigious national umbrella of the American Dental Association (ADA) to serve the needs, interests, and aspirations of dental professionals across San Mateo County, from our northern boundary of Daly City south through Redwood City and coastside, Pacifica to Half Moon Bay.

Our member body of dental professionals – nearly 500 strong – shares a common commitment to advancing the art and science of dentistry as well as the dental health of our community.  SMCDS has been recognized by state and local governments for our deep concern and unselfish dedication to improving dental health among the needy children of our county.  In response to a grant application filed in 2005 by our Senior Access Task Force seeking support in addressing the widespread need for oral health care among seniors in our community suffering mental and physical disabilities, the CDA Foundation is working to provide us a van fully equipped with a portable dental operatory, digital x-ray, and sterilization facility.  It is our hope that the success of our pilot project will pave the way for mobile services to this underserved population throughout California.

SMCDS supports members in achieving and maintaining high standards of professionalism and leadership within dentistry and our community through locally-based continuing education programs, monthly general membership meetings, involvement in state and national legislative venues. 

SMCDS recognizes the challenges of operating a dental practice in today’s increasingly competitive managed care environment and strives to offer its membership, through local resources and our partnership with CDA and ADA, a wide variety of programs and information designed to assist members in creating and sustaining successful practices.

For the community in which we live and practice, SMCDS provides general dentist and specialist referrals, complaint mediation through Peer Review, information on dental care assistance programs, and financial assistance to local educational institutions to support the development and operation of dental auxiliary training and certification programs.

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Bayside Cities Served by SMCDS	Coastside Cities
Belmont                     Millbrae Brisbane                   Redwood City Burlingame               San Bruno Colma                        San Carlos Daly City                    San Mateo Foster City                 S. San Francisco                                     Woodside	El Granada        Half Moon Bay Montara             Moss Beach Pacifica             Princeton by the Sea Rockaway Beach