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The Monterey Bay Dental Society (MBDS) is a nonprofit professional association uniting ethical dental practitioners to promote public health and the science of dentistry. MBDS strives to be the trusted hub for dental resources, events, and collaboration in the region.
Counties Served: Monterey, Santa Cruz, and San Benito counties.
Affiliations: MBDS is a component of both the California Dental Association (CDA) and the American Dental Association (ADA), providing multi-level support to its members.
Eligibility: Open to ethical dental professionals in the tri-county region. MBDS also welcomes students and allied dental team members.
Governance: The organization is managed by a Board of Directors. Members have access to the membership directory and organizational bylaws.
MBDS maintains a rich calendar of live and online CE events. All active members receive free access to Viva Learning’s live and on-demand CE courses.
MBDS partners with Dentistry4Vets to deliver high-quality dental and implant care to veterans in the Monterey Bay region through local volunteer dentists.
Practice Management: MBDS endorses Rectangle Health’s Practice Management Bridge, a platform streamlining:
| Founded | 1908 (historically inferred) |
| Counties Served | Monterey, Santa Cruz, San Benito |
| Members | Dentists, students, dental team professionals |
| CE Programs | Live, on-demand, Viva Learning partnership |
| Outreach | Dentistry4Vets, education, community events |
| Practice Support | Tech tools, HIPAA, cybersecurity resources |
| Publications | SmileLine newsletter, event calendars |
| Contact | 8 Harris Court, Suite A2, Monterey, CA 93940; (831) 658-0168; www.mbdsdentist.com |