Meetings & Events

The San Antonio District Dental Society hosts various meetings and events throughout the year that are available to both members and non-members. Our New Dentist Committee study club and continuing education programs are open to all dentists, staff, and students in the dental community. We also hold bi-monthly General Membership meetings that we strongly encourage all members to attend. Non-members are welcome to attend as guests, but kindly register beforehand. Our Event Calendar is a great resource for tracking District meetings, CE courses, social events, and community outreach opportunities. Be sure to check the calendar frequently to stay informed about upcoming events and meetings. We also have a LinkTree that helps our members and supporters keep track of events, it can be found here.

The 2025 Drill Down on Your Future Career Fair

Address: 7703 Floyd Curl Drive (Hurd Auditorium), San Antonio, TX, United States

Email: sadds@sadds.org

Overview

This event is for hiring dentists, dental students and dental residents

SADDS Career Fair & Hiring Expo. Register here. 

Saturday, December 6, 2025 | 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM
UT Health San Antonio Campus

The San Antonio District Dental Society (SADDS) invites dental professionals, students, residents, and employers to connect at our Career Fair & Hiring Expo—a unique event designed to help dentists build their teams and launch rewarding careers.

This event brings together local practice owners, dental organizations, and job-seeking professionals for networking, education, and recruitment. Attendees will gain valuable insights from experienced speakers and have opportunities to meet one-on-one with potential employers and staff candidates.

Event Highlights

  • Keynote Presentations:
    Learn from dynamic speakers who will share practical advice and career strategies:
    • Dr. Giovannie Hoff – “Handling Tough Talks: Navigating Employee & Employer Conversations”
    • Dr. Robert Lemke – “Contract Negotiation Secrets Every Young Dentist Should Know”
    • Dr. Sarah Percy Tovar & Dr. Selina Gutierrez - "What I Wish I Knew - Tales of a Start-up and a Practice Purchase"
    • Donovan Osio, TDA Perks – “Money Matters: how the TDA Can Help You Build Financial Confidence”
  • Networking & Career Connections:
    Meet employers offering full-time and associate positions, dental students and residents seeking future opportunities.
  • Sponsorship Exposure:
    Sponsors are featured on event signage, social media, the registration page, and receive an exhibitor table at the event to meet directly with attendees.

Who Should Attend

  • Dentists and practice owners looking to hire or expand their teams
  • Students, residents, and new graduates exploring career opportunities
  • Dental professionals seeking career growth, mentorship, and CE connections

Why Attend

  • Expand your professional network
  • Explore employment and mentorship opportunities
  • Learn real-world practice and business insights
  • Promote your practice or dental organization to motivated professionals
Add to:
  • General Membership Meeting Dates:
    2nd TUESDAY of every other Month usually at Maggiano's at the Rim
  • Board of Directors Meeting Dates:
    2nd TUESDAY of every other month at the SADDS Office

Sponsor an Event

The San Antonio District Dental Society is made up of over 800 member dentists. These diverse members are leaders in dentistry in the San Antonio Community, in the state of Texas and have influence in the dental profession both nationally and internationally.

We believe that sponsoring an event is the best way for our members to spend time with vendor partners and learn more about cutting-edge products and services.

You can sponsor a General Membership meeting, a social event or a New Dentist Committee Continuing Education session. Please contact us if you would like to learn more: sadds@sadds.org

General Membership Sponsorship Contract: SADDS General Membership Meeting Sponsorship Contract 2022

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