Mission and Scope

Mission: To support and advance the dental profession in Marin County through education, advocacy, and community engagement.

Region: Covers all of Marin County, including Belvedere, Corte Madera, Fairfax, Inverness, Kentfield, and more.

Affiliation: MCDS is a component of the California Dental Association (CDA) and the American Dental Association (ADA).

Membership and Benefits

Membership: Open to licensed dentists practicing in Marin County.

Tripartite Membership: Membership in MCDS includes access to both CDA and ADA resources and support.

Benefits include: Continuing education, networking, leadership opportunities, advocacy, and professional development tools.

Continuing Education and Events

MCDS offers a wide array of continuing education (CE) programming throughout the year, with opportunities for clinical advancement, practice management, and required certification.

• Season Pass: Offers discounted access to CE/dinner meetings throughout the year.
• BLS/CPR Recertification: Monthly or bimonthly classes available, often at a discount for members.

Sample 2025 Events:

• February: TMJ, Orofacial Pain, Perimenopause & Menopause with Dr. Jennifer Buchanan
• March: Emergency Medicine for Dental Practitioners (Part 1)
• April: Emergency Medicine for Dental Practitioners (Part 2, hands-on workshop)
• BLS/CPR: February, March, April, May, June, and September

Community Involvement

Public Health: MCDS promotes oral health through local outreach and collaborative partnerships.

Advocacy: Represents Marin County dentists in legislative and policy matters to improve the dental care landscape for both patients and providers.

Location and Contact

• Address: 165 N Redwood Dr, San Rafael, CA 94903
• Phone: (415) 472-7974
• Website: Website and events can be accessed via their public-facing event portals.

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