California Society of Pediatric Dentistry

What California Society of Pediatric Dentistry does

The California Society of Pediatric Dentistry (CSPD) is a California-based nonprofit professional membership organization founded in 1975, headquartered in Sacramento, and dedicated to advancing children's oral health through education, advocacy, and patient safety. It represents approximately 1,000+ pediatric dentist members and reaches all pediatric residency programs in the state. The organization is led by an elected President (Natalie Vander Kam, DDS) and staffed by a small team (1-10 employees), with day-to-day operations supported by a contracted lobbyist (Chad Mayes) and a Public Policy Advocate (Evelyne Vu Tien).

CSPD's digital infrastructure is built on two third-party platforms: Novi AMS (association management software) powering the cspd.org website and the Member Compass member portal, and an OasisLMS-based Online Continuing Education platform at oce.cspd.org delivering 94+ on-demand CE courses, webinars, and annual meeting recordings. Core products and services include the Member Compass portal, the public Member Directory, the quarterly CSPD Bulletin, the annual meeting, the Graduate Student Legislative Advocacy (GSLA) program, a Job Board, a Practice Marketplace, and clinical member resources such as the Nitrous Oxide Fact Sheet. The organization does not develop proprietary AI/ML technology but has begun offering CE content on AI integration in dental practice, featuring third-party vendors Pearl, Overjet, and VoiceStack.

CSPD's business model is a member-funded association with diversified revenue: annual membership dues (collected through the AAPD Dues Pay system), CE course fees ($50 per CE unit; $520 for annual meeting bundles), annual meeting registration, bulletin and website advertising ($1,500-$2,100 full-year bulletin packages; $225 per 3-month website banner), and CSPD Foundation donations. GTM is community-led, with member acquisition driven by advocacy representation, continuing education, peer collaboration, and leadership opportunities, and member engagement delivered through the website, member portal, bulletins, online CE, and in-person events. CSPD partners with CDA, AAPD, and coalition groups on advocacy, and engages Novi AMS as its core technology platform.

Name

California Society of Pediatric Dentistry

Legal name

California Society of Pediatric Dentistry

Website

https://cspd.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The California Society of Pediatric Dentistry (CSPD) is a Sacramento-based nonprofit professional association founded in 1975 that represents 1,000+ pediatric dentists and all California pediatric residency programs through advocacy, continuing education, and community services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association Services for Pediatric Dentistry

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Education Professionals (Teacher/Administrator CE, CPD) (EDAAALAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Continuing Education (CE/CPD) & Provider Accreditation Bodies (EDADACAF)

Keywords

• Pediatric dental association
• Continuing education dentistry
• Dental advocacy services
• Professional membership society
• Children oral health

Headquarters

HQ city

La Quinta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues collected from pediatric dentists and dental professionals. Most CSPD dues are collected through the AAPD Dues Pay system. Renewals occur annually with deadlines typically in September/October.
2. Continuing Education Course Fees: Revenue from online CE courses, annual meeting bundles, individual course purchases, and webinar registrations. Individual sessions available at $50 per CE unit; annual meeting bundles at $520 (20% discount from $650 regular price).
3. Event Registration: Registration fees for annual meetings including various ticket types for attendees, guests, and social events. 2027 Annual Meeting scheduled for March 11-14 at Hyatt Regency Monterey.
4. Bulletin Advertising: Quarterly newsletter advertising opportunities including full page, half page, back cover placements across 4 issues annually. Full year packages range from $1,500 to $2,100 depending on placement.
5. Website Advertising: Website banner advertising sold in 3-month increments at $225 per placement. Ad specifications require 1000 pixels wide by 320 pixels tall in PDF, JPG, or EPS formats.
6. Foundation Donations: Donations to the CSPD Foundation which supports grants, awards, and the Graduate Student Legislative Advocacy (GSLA) Program. Presidents' Circle Donors receive complimentary Foundation Reception admission.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

CSPD is a nonprofit professional membership association that provides pediatric dental specialists in California with advocacy representation, continuing education (live and on-demand), an annual meeting, a quarterly bulletin, a public member directory, and member resources. Revenue is generated primarily through membership dues, CE course and event fees, advertising, and donations to its affiliated foundation.

Product overview

CSPD operates as a professional association offering a unified platform of membership services, continuing education, and advocacy. The core infrastructure consists of the Novi AMS-powered member portal (cspd.org) providing membership management, event registration, and member directory access, alongside the OasisLMS-based Online Continuing Education (OCE) platform (oce.cspd.org) delivering on-demand CE courses and annual meeting recordings. Key products include the CSPD Bulletin (quarterly newsletter to 1,000+ members), advertising opportunities (website banners and bulletin ads), job board/career listings, and practice marketplace for sales and partnerships. The GSLA Program provides legislative advocacy training for residents, and member resources include clinical fact sheets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CSPD Membership Annual membership subscription for pediatric dental specialists, residents, and students in California providing advocacy representation, dues processed via AAPD Dues Pay, access to the Member Compass portal, bulletin, directory, and member resources.
• Online Continuing Education (OCE) Platform Digital learning management system (OasisLMS) offering 94+ on-demand CE courses, webinars, and annual meeting recordings for pediatric dental professionals to earn continuing education credits.
• CSPD Annual Meeting Annual in-person conference featuring clinical sessions, networking opportunities, and CE credits for pediatric dental professionals.
• 2026 CSPD Annual Meeting Bundle (13 CE Units) On-demand CE bundle of 13 units from the 2026 annual meeting recordings, priced at $520 (20% off the $650 regular price).
• CSPD Bulletin (Quarterly Newsletter) Quarterly newsletter distributed electronically and in print to 1,000+ pediatric dentists and all California pediatric residency programs, featuring clinical updates, advocacy news, and membership announcements.
• Public Member Directory Search Public search tool allowing families to locate CSPD member pediatric dentists by city, county, or postal code, including names, addresses, telephone numbers, and websites.
• Career & Practice Opportunities (Job Board) Platform featuring employment opportunities including associate positions, full-time and part-time roles, practice partnerships, and internships in pediatric dentistry in California.
• Practice Marketplace Section featuring pediatric dental practices available for sale, lease, partnership opportunities, and satellite office spaces.
• Graduate Student Legislative Advocacy (GSLA) Program Program sponsored by the CSPD Foundation that introduces pediatric dental residents and early-career dentists to public policy advocacy through hands-on legislative engagement, including the GSLA Intern Webinar.
• Nitrous Oxide Fact Sheet for Dental Providers Evidence-based clinical member resource on nitrous oxide safety in pediatric dental care covering clinical effects, safety considerations, environmental impact, and best practices, sponsored by Air Techniques.

Quantifiable outcome

• Prop 56 supplemental payment elimination delayed until July 1, 2027, preserving enhanced Medi-Cal reimbursement rates for pediatric dentists treating children enrolled in Medi-Cal
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• California Dental Association (CDA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSPD partners with CDA on advocacy initiatives, particularly regarding Medi-Cal/Denti-Cal funding. Together they worked in the Save Our Dental Care and Hands Off Kids' Health coalitions to protect Proposition 56 Medi-Cal dental supplemental payments from elimination. Both organizations collaborated to delay Denti-Cal reductions through legislative engagement.
• Save Our Dental Care CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition formed to advocate for protecting Medi-Cal dental funding. CSPD participates alongside CDA and other partners to preserve Proposition 56 supplemental payments essential for pediatric dental provider participation in Medi-Cal.
• Hands Off Kids' Health CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition dedicated to protecting children's healthcare funding. CSPD participates as the pediatric dentistry voice advocating for maintaining dental benefits and provider reimbursement rates under Medi-Cal.
• Air TechniquesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAir Techniques sponsored the Nitrous Oxide Fact Sheet for Dental Providers, a member resource developed by CSPD. Air Techniques is a dental equipment company (1295 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, NY 11747) whose support enables CSPD to provide clinical tools to members.
• Novi AMScoreTechnology or IntegrationNovi AMS provides the association management software platform powering the CSPD website and member services. The new platform, launched in 2025, provides a seamless, modern, and connected member experience with Member Compass portal for event registration, profile management, and invoice handling.
• American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCSPD membership dues are collected through the AAPD Dues Pay system. Many members hold dual membership in both CSPD and AAPD. The organizations collaborate on advocacy and professional development at national and state levels.
• Chad Mayes (Genesi LLC)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerChad Mayes serves as CSPD's lobbyist and Public Policy advocate. A former California State Assembly leader, he provides legislative expertise and advocacy strategy, facilitating meetings with Senate Health Committee and Budget Committee leadership and the Governor's administration.
• Dr. Evelyne Vu TiencoreOthersDr. Evelyne Vu Tien serves as CSPD's Public Policy Advocate, leading the Public Policy Committee and working alongside lobbyist Chad Mayes to advocate for children's oral health legislation and funding protection.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry: National professional society for pediatric dentists and the parent body to which CSPD is a state component. Operates a parallel CE catalog, member directory, advocacy, and dues infrastructure, with many CSPD members holding dual AAPD membership and CSPD dues routed through AAPD's Dues Pay system.

Broad incumbents

• American Academy of Pediatrics: National specialty society for pediatricians operating a comparable membership, CE, and state-component model. Relevant benchmark for CSPD's structure as a state-affiliated specialty society even though it serves a different clinician base.
• American Dental Association: National umbrella association for the dental profession. Provides overarching CE accreditation, advocacy, and member benefits against which specialty and state societies like CSPD position their differentiated value.
• American Association of Orthodontists: National specialty society for orthodontists with affiliated state and regional component societies. Shares the membership-association + CE + advocacy business model that CSPD operates within pediatric dentistry.
• California Dental Association: Statewide professional association for all California dentists. Closest coalition partner for CSPD's Medi-Cal advocacy and the most direct overlap on statewide legislative engagement, though CDA serves general dentists rather than the pediatric specialty.
• California Medical Association: Statewide professional association for California physicians. Operates a similar Sacramento-based state advocacy and membership infrastructure relevant for benchmarking CSPD's lobbying and coalition model.
• American Academy of General Dentistry: National professional association for general dentists with a strong CE and membership focus. Competes with CSPD's member dentists for continuing education spend and is a useful comparable on association economics and CE platform monetization.

Regional players

• Texas Academy of Pediatric Dentistry: State-level pediatric dental society serving Texas. Mirrors CSPD's structure and offerings (membership, CE, advocacy) for a different geography, making it the closest regional comparable for benchmarking operating model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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