San Francisco Dental Society

Welcome to the website of the San Francisco Dental Society (SFDS), serving the rapidly-growing and diverse area since 1869! Our site offers specifically-designed sections for our 1200 plus members, other dental professionals and the public.

The San Francisco Dental Society is a professional member group organized by dentists in the City and County of San Francisco, collaboratively working toward the goal of optimal oral health care for San Franciscans.

Highlights

• Becoming a New Member
  
• Continuing Education Courses
  
• Volunteer opportunities

Please take a few minutes to explore our site. Be sure to check out the links we’ve provided to the ADA, CDA and other related organizations; the resources are abundant and SFDS is here to serve you!

BREAKING NEWS!

4/12/2013
Medicare Claim Denial Process Begins May 1

On May 1, Medicare will "turn on" a claim denial process that affects dentists and other health care providers ordering particular Medicare-covered items or services for Medicare beneficiaries.

4/12/2013
ADA Alerts Members to Delete Spam Email

The ADA cautions members about responding to a spam/phishing email requesting members to update their information.

3/11/2013
New In-Office CPR Program

The SFDS in now offering an In-Office CPR program that will provide dentists and their staff an opportunity to have their CPR Renewals and Basic Life Saving courses done at the leisure of their own office.

3/5/2013
CDA urges answers from Delta

In a letter from CDA President Lindsey Robinson, DDS, the CDA is urging Delta Dental to communicate answers to providers about its impending rate reduction.

3/5/2013
ADA Member Get a Member Campaign

Receive a $100 American Express gift card for each new, active member you recruit (up to five members).

3/1/2013
Gosar Bill would Remove Insurance Industry's Antitrust Exemption

ADA reported on March 1 that Dentist Congressman Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) introduced an antitrust bill HR-911. The bill, the Competitive Health Insurance Act, would repeal those portions of the 1945 McCarran-Ferguson statute that exempt the health insurance industry from federal antitrust laws.

2/1/2013
Dentists to see Reduction in Delta Premier Fees

Delta Dental is planning to reduce reimbursement to its Premier Providers and CDA is now in contact with Delta to obtain details and clarification about the decision.

2/1/2013
New HIPAA Rules Issued

New rules will become effective March 26, 2013 although covered entities, including covered dental practices, will have an additional 180 days (until Sept. 23) to comply with applicable requirements.

2/1/2013
Congress Jump Starts Dental Responder Legislation

The U.S. House of Representatives, on Jan. 22, 2013, passed and sent to the Senate ADA-backed dental emergency responder legislation.

San Francisco Dental Society (SFDS) is the local arm of a tripartite organization, comprised of the American Dental Association (ADA) at the national level and the California Dental Association (CDA) at the state level. SFDS members enjoy benefits at all three levels.