Hurricane prep for Florida dental offices
A practical checklist mindset before storm season — people first, then records and equipment. The most local piece we have.
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Resources
Resources for members & the community
Links members and local dental professionals use for continuing education, affiliation, and professional orientation. Official organization sites open in a new tab.
Links from scdaonline.com/resources. The 2026–27 president’s letter is a downloadable PDF.
Links for members & community
From scdaonline.com/resources. SCDA is an affiliate of the West Coast District Dental Association and sits in the FDA / ADA structure.
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Live linkAmerican Dental Association
For over 160 years, the ADA’s mission has been to help dentists succeed and advocate for the health of the public.
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Live linkFlorida Dental Association
The Florida Dental Association (FDA) is a statewide professional membership organization representing Florida-licensed dentists.
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Live linkWest Coast District Dental Association
The WCDDA serves Charlotte, Citrus, Collier, DeSoto, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, and Sarasota.
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Live linkCE & links for dental professionals
Our member dentists are dedicated to continuing education and staying up-to-date on the latest developments in dental science and technology.
FDA continuing education FAQ
From the library
Three posts under the hurricane checklist. Filter by topic. Educational content, not clinical advice.
County, district, state
SCDA, the West Coast District, the Florida Dental Association, and the ADA — which door a Sarasota dentist actually knocks on.
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AI in the operatory
Notes, images, and claim checks. The questions to ask before the office buys a system.
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The morning the computers do not turn on
People, records, then patients. What to do when the charts are locked, without a lecture on paying anyone.
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Official SCDA files. The president’s letter is the 2026–27 attachment published on scdaonline.com/membership.
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PDF download
2026–27 President’s Letter, Dr. Sharon Colvin
Welcome from the SCDA president, membership benefits, and the year’s invitation from the Executive Board.
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On this site
SCDA meeting CE topics
Session topics and credit details appear with the meeting calendar when they are published.
See events / inquire about meetings
SCDA community & dental health topics
Keeping up on your health matters. Learn more about the connection between dental health and whole-body wellness, and read about important topics in dentistry today.
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SCDA on Facebook
Association updates and community posts on the official SCDA Facebook page.
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On this site
Hurricane & disaster preparedness
A short checklist for Florida dental offices, on its own page.
Hurricane prep for Florida dental offices
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