October General Membership Meeting
Minimally Invasive Periodontal Therapy
Volunteer Dentists Needed
Make a difference in our community
New Dentist Study Club: Dr. Matthew R. Torres
Surgical Considerations for the General Dentist
Hands-on Socket Grafting with Dr. Lemke
A Practical CE Workshop
New Dentist Social: Pizza Night at Fife & Farro
Make, eat & connect
SADDS Holiday Social
Join us for an evening of celebration!
New Dentist Study Club: Dr. Monique Garcia
From Treatment Planning to Restoration
New Dentist Study Club: Dr. Jeremy M. Thompson
Real Cases and Practical Applications
Donate to the SADDS Foundation!
Support our community
Advertise with SADDS
Website/Newsletter/E-blast
Solving Dental Insurance Issues
Access a wide range of on-demand webinars, articles, and downloadable guides covering dental insurance issues
Welcome to the San Antonio District Dental Society (SADDS)
Your profession. Your community. Your dental society.
SADDS connects dentists across Southwest Texas with the people, resources and opportunities that help them thrive throughout their careers. From continuing education and professional relationships to advocacy, mentorship and community service, SADDS brings organized dentistry home.
Membership That Matters
SADDS connects you to the people, resources and opportunities that make a difference in your practice, your profession and your community.
CONNECT 👥
Build relationships with dentists throughout Southwest Texas through meetings, socials, study clubs and member events.
LEARN 🎓
Access relevant CE and learn from respected local and national speakers throughout the year.
Access relevant CE and learn from respected local and national speakers throughout the year.
ADVOCATE 📣
Stay informed and add your voice to issues affecting dentistry, your practice and your patients.
Stay informed and add your voice to issues affecting dentistry, your practice and your patients.
SERVE ❤️
Make a difference through programs that expand access to dental care in our community.
Make a difference through programs that expand access to dental care in our community.
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News:
Sep 28, 2026
First ADA living guideline reaffirms dental exams crucial to detecting oral cancer early
Clinical oral exams are critical to the early detection of oral cancer while biopsies remain the gold standard for definitive diagnosis.
Sep 28, 2026
Dear ADA: Recoupments
Many dentists and staff members are surprised the first time a payment is reduced because of an issue involving a different patient.
Sep 25, 2026
No new dental requirements in updated CDC infection control guidance
Although the updated CDC guidance excludes dentists, the ADA says there are takeaways that may be useful for developing employee policies.
Sep 24, 2026
ADA to launch CBCT training for dentists, teams
The ADA is launching a cone-beam computed tomography training program with learning options for both dentists and team members.
Sep 23, 2026
ADA urges CMS to account for dental data in Medicaid IT standards
The ADA is urging CMS to ensure dental data and technology are incorporated into new standards being developed for state Medicaid systems.
Sep 22, 2026
ADA welcomes Jonathan Burke, D.M.D., as new NIDCR director
The ADA is welcoming Jonathan Burke, D.M.D., as the new director of the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, or NIDCR.