Welcome to the
Orange County Dental Society
Why Join
OCDS
OCDS connects you to the people, knowledge, and opportunities that take your career further with our member benefits, from continuing education to advocacy and practice resources.
Professional Development
Stay up to date and ahead in your career with cutting-edge CE courses, hands-on workshops, and networking events.
OCDS-Exclusive Deals
Member-exclusive discounts and offers through our partners, available on the OCDS member portal.
Wellness Resources
Self-care before service of others. Explore tools that help fuel your well-being.
Patient Referrals
Reach more patients and grow your practice via our online member directory.
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OCDS Member Portal
Your hub for forums, CE certificates, event registrations, and more.

Membership Renewal
Don’t forget to renew your tripartite membership before your anniversary date.

Member Directory
Find a member dentist in Orange County, CA.

Vendor Directory
Enhance your practice and career with a wide array of choices of vendors.

Wellness Resources
Self-care before service of others—tools for work-life balance and well-being.

Job Board
Discover career opportunities and find potential candidates—all in one place.
Upcoming Events
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Beyond Benefits: Your Team’s Guide to Educating Patients and Driving Practice Revenue
Course Description: Dental benefits are often misunderstood—but when your team knows how to evaluate their true value, they can guide patients with confidence and clarity. This course empowers dental teams […]
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Exploring AI for Dental Hygienists
Course Summary: This interactive, virtual course explores how artificial intelligence (AI) supports radiographic interpretation and patient communication in dental hygiene practice. Participants will review sample radiographs and compare their visual […]
Latest News
News and updates from the OCDS, CDA, and ADA at a glance.
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10 Under 10: Baghdad-born dentist forged stellar career amid backdrop of war
There are about 30 minutes between Baghdad and Fallujah, Iraq. But when Muhalab Al Sammarraie, D.D.S., was training to be a dentist at a hospital in the latter, that expanse […]
ADA17 February, 2026 -

New CDT codes you should know for 2026
The ADA submitted formal recommendations to the Department of Health and Human Services, or HHS, in response to its request for information on reducing regulatory burdens in health care. In a July 14 letter to Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the ADA…
ADA20 May, 2023 -

Cybersecurity toolkit just for dental practices addresses major issues and trends
CDA has launched the Preceptor Training Program to support the new preceptorship pathway to RDA licensure that took effect July 1. The new program includes a 20-week RDA training schedule, trainer/doctor notes with confidential forms and formatted check-in notes for…
CDA29 May, 2025










