Training oral health professionals since 1937.

Welcome to SCDA, the oldest complex dental care association — where our members are highly trained in hospital dentistry, dentistry for persons with disabilities and geriatric dentistry.

We are three organizations in one.

Compassion & complex dental care unite us.

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Discover Dentists and other oral health providers specialized in hospital, disabilities or geriatrics in your area.

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Members can view postings, apply for positions and employers can also post their openings through SCDA’s Job Board.

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Fellows & Diplomates

Learn how to become an SCDA fellow or diplomate. Earn this distinction in hospital, disabilities or geriatrics.

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Use our Residency Outcomes Assessment (ROA) Exams to test knowledge in the areas of Special Care Dentistry. SCDA Members get a discount.

Members get access to the SCDA Journal - a publication since 1981.

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Dr. Lyubov Slashcheva presenting her research on Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) in Geriatric Dentistry at the AADOCR meeting! 🎤📊 Proud to see this important work in partnership with SCDA advancing special care dentistry. #AADOCR #SCDA #
Congratulations to our poster presentation winners and app participation winners! #scdacon
Final student/resident meet up! Thankful for our future leaders in complex dental care. #scdacon
Glass ionomer workshop presented by @gcamericainc at #scdacon
Highlights from SCDA CON: Engaging breakout sessions, meaningful networking with exhibitors, and even the next generation rocking her Chief Fun Officer badge! A great mix of learning, collaboration, and fun moments. #scdacon
Attendees were treated to a dynamic and thought-provoking keynote session featuring two impactful leaders: Cesar Sabates, DDS and Hon. Neil Romano. What made this session even more engaging was the opportunity for attendees to ask each speaker a qu
“Turning passion into action”… we are honored to hear from Cesar Sabates, DDS, 158th President of the @americandentalassociation and the first Cuban-American to serve that role. #scdacon

Special Care Dentistry Association is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.

ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.