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Welcome to the Monterey Bay Dental Society!

The Monterey Bay Dental Society partners with the American Dental Association to provide information for our members, other dental professionals, patients, and the public.

On this site, you will see integrated content from MBDS, CDA and ADA.

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Interested in protecting and preserving young smiles?

The Monterey County Oral Health Program is seeking volunteer dental professionals to screen kindergarteners and first-graders and link them to dental care services. The goal of this effort is to promote a “dental home” with families and detect untreated tooth decay among young age children.

Click the document below to download a flier with more information.

Monterey County Volunteers

News from ADA

Dec 8, 2022

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Akelos receives grant from National Institutes of Health to continue research on nonopioid alternative for neuropathic pain
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke of the National Institutes of Health has awarded a grant to
Dec 8, 2022

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HPI: 8 out of 10 dentists agree reforms to establish a medical loss ratio for dentistry are needed in their state
Dentists across the country are largely in favor of...
Dec 8, 2022

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ADA's amalgam waste best practices, research can make compliance easier for dentists
It's been almost 18 months since some dentists were required to be fully compliant with...
Dec 7, 2022

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Drugmakers report amoxicillin shortages
At least three manufacturers of amoxicillin are...
Dec 7, 2022

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Explore the dentist’s world in pop culture
Movies, TV shows, songs, art put profession in spotlight
Dec 7, 2022

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Dentists can apply for YouTube features that identify them as licensed health care professionals
In an effort to better highlight trusted health information for consumers, YouTube is...

Free Online C.E. for Members

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Online C.E. is now available free to all active MBDS members.

With member needs in mind during COVID-19 physical distancing, Monterey Bay Dental Society is partnering with Viva Learning to provide live and pre-recorded distance learning C.E. opportunities.

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Dentistry4Vets

The Dentistry4Vets Foundation provides high quality dentistry and dental implant care for the deserving veterans of Monterey, Santa Cruz, and San Benito Counties through volunteer efforts within our community. They have local veterans in need of dental care.

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Monterey Bay Dental Society

Welcome to Monterey

New issue of SmileLine

NEW – Job Listings

COVID-19 Updates

UPDATE

Welcome to the Monterey Bay Dental Society!

MBDS Events

Interested in protecting and preserving young smiles?

News from ADA

Akelos receives grant from National Institutes of Health to continue research on nonopioid alternative for neuropathic pain

HPI: 8 out of 10 dentists agree reforms to establish a medical loss ratio for dentistry are needed in their state

ADA's amalgam waste best practices, research can make compliance easier for dentists

Drugmakers report amoxicillin shortages

Explore the dentist’s world in pop culture

Dentists can apply for YouTube features that identify them as licensed health care professionals

Free Online C.E. for Members

Dentistry4Vets

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