DCDS Book Club

Let us know now if you are interested in joining the DCDS Book Club!

SoulCycle Private Class

Oct. 26: Join your DCDS & NTDS colleagues for a morning ride at SoulCycle in Preston Hollow! Start your day with an energizing ride in a candlelit studio moving to the rhythm of a high-energy playlist, coached by legendary instructors who will motivate and challenge you. Seating is limited, so register early!

Active Shooter Presentation

Nov. 18: As the incidences of active shooter situations increase, knowledge can make the difference between life and death. The Dallas Police Department provides fast, critical thinking skills to help if you find yourself or your loved ones in this situation.

November General Membership Meeting

Nov. 19: Dr. Thomas Wilson presents Metallosis and Peri-implantitis, plus TDA President Dr. Georgeanne McCandless providing a brief update regarding activities at TDA.

Skills Training Workshops

Comprehensive training sessions led by expert instructors are available at the DCDS Executive Office. Designed for dental assistants, but offered to all dental staff.

Welcome to the Dallas County Dental Society

Dallas County Dental Society (DCDS) is a professional association for licensed Texas dentists committed to giving the community reliable, trustworthy information and access to accredited dentists. DCDS is the local component to the Texas Dental Association and the American Dental Association.

Our mission is to serve the professional needs of our members. As part of this mission, DCDS proudly sponsors the annual Southwest Dental Conference and DCDS Dental Assisting School.

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Texas Jurisprudence Assessment

Website: https://tsbde.texas.gov/licensing/jurisprudence-assessment/

Each dental licensee in Texas shall complete the jurisprudence assessment every four (4) years. 

The Anesthesia Jurisprudence Exam is also found through this link, and must be taken every 5 years by all sedation permit holders (N20, SL1, SL2/3 or SL4).

Note that this is a Texas state-required assessment. This online assessment is posted for your ease in accessing; however, it is not managed by DCDS. A full list of CE requirements for dentists can be found on the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners website.

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Dental Assistants are in Demand!
October Class

Give us 16 hours a week for 12 weeks, and we'll give you a forever career as a dental assistant! The next session begins October 9, 2024. Discover more at www.dcdsdas.org.