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Where Sarasota’s dental community shows up

SCDA is the local home for dentists, hygienists, assistants, and practice teams — real CE, familiar faces, and partners who support the work you do every day.

2023–2024 Affiliate of the Year · West Coast District Dental Association

District recognition

Proudly named Affiliate of the Year

In 2023–2024, the West Coast District Dental Association recognized SCDA for membership growth, volunteerism, and support of district ideas, activities, and meetings — proof that local effort shows.

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Local practice · local colleagues

Built for people who practice here

Nearly two decades of local nonprofit support — not a national brochure you never open. CE that fits your calendar, peers who know the same zip codes, and a seat at the table.

  • CE that stays local Credits at meetings you can actually get to — plus affiliate pathways when you need them.
  • Your peer room Meetings, socials, and community service with colleagues across Sarasota County.
  • Connected upward Affiliate of WCDDA, with FDA and ADA pathways when you need the bigger network.

Stay sharp. Stay known. Stay ready.

Membership is how you plug into CE, colleagues, and the support structure behind Sarasota dentistry.

  • Keep learning without the commute chaos Local meeting CE and affiliate pathways that fit a real practice schedule.
  • Know who’s in the room Networking, outreach, news, and special events with people who share your county.
  • Backup when practice gets hard Member assistance, peer review and legal support, and career resources — as SCDA leadership describes them.
  • Voice and resilience Political action pathways, third-party payer help, and hurricane/disaster readiness resources.

Apply on the membership portal. Questions: contact or call — this page does not take cards.

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Local CE · the room that keeps you current
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Partnership in the room

Partners members actually meet

Industry sponsors don’t hide in a logo footer — they show up at meetings, ready for real conversations.

Anchor, Special event, and Meeting levels are outlined on the sponsors page — confirm current packages with SCDA.

Let’s get you in the room

Membership, sponsors, or the next meeting — we’re ready to hear from you. Send a note or call.

  • Phone 727-209-0890
  • Mail 466 94th Avenue N., St. Petersburg, FL 33702
  • Hours Mon–Fri, 8am–5pm
  • Facebook SCDAonline
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Ready when you are

Stay in the loop between meetings

Event reminders, association news, and community posts — without waiting for the next dinner meeting.

  • Meeting and social announcements
  • Volunteer and service opportunities
  • Quick updates from the local dental community