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.

Already a member of SCDA & you’ve paid your dues? Click “Create Account” to create your new login to access the SCDA community, news, events and more.

Want to become a member of SCDA or need to pay your dues? Click “Join Now” to fill out the form and get started. If you’ve been a member we’ll connect your historical info on the backend.

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We have a NEW member platform.

All EXISTING members who had an account on the old platform and have paid your dues - you need to create a new account. You’ll setup a new profile and a new password. Anyone who sets up their new profile before April 23rd will be entered to win $150 VISA gift card.

Here’s how:

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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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View & Post Jobs

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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Test your resident’s knowledge

Order ROA Exams

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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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.