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Thank you for visiting the San Francisco Dental Society, proudly supporting local dental professionals for over 150 years.
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.
Menopause and Dental Care
Live 'CE' Menopause and Dental Care: The Dentists Role Thursday, May 28, 2026
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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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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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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The San Francisco Dental Society promotes dental health and education through numerous programs and community service efforts.
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CDA-backed bill may enable RDH licensure for internationally trained dentists
Internationally trained dentists will have a way to qualify for a registered dental hygienist license in California if a CDA-sponsored bill is passed and signed into law this fall.
AB 1952, by Assemblymember Marc Berman (D-Menlo Park), will help many dental practices across California to fill their open dental hygiene positions with highly skilled and experienced individuals who can provide preventive hygiene services for patients on a quicker timeline. Internationally trained dentists will have a way to qualify for a registered dental hygienist license in California if a CDA-sponsored bill is passed and signed into law this fall.
