San Diego County Dental Society

Name

San Diego County Dental Society

Legal name

San Diego County Dental Society

Website

https://sdcds.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1887

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

San Diego

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Voluntary membership dues for dentists in San Diego and Imperial counties. Membership connects dentists to CDA and ADA benefits and resources.
2. Event Sponsorship: Corporate sponsors pay for event sponsorships, digital advertising, and publication advertising in Facets magazine to reach SDCDS member dentists.
3. Classified Advertisements: Members pay $10 for 60-day classified ads, nonmembers pay $250. Ads promote practice sales, leases, equipment, and job opportunities.
4. Event Registration Fees: Continuing education courses and social events generate revenue. Free CE for members; paid events range from $15-130 for non-members and member staff.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

SDCDS is a nonprofit 501(c)(6) professional membership association that serves over 2,000 licensed dentists in San Diego and Imperial counties. It sells voluntary membership that bundles continuing education, licensure courses (BLS, DPA, IC), advocacy at local/state/national levels, practice resources, networking events, and community programs. It also operates the SDCDS Academy of Learning for dental assisting training, the Peak Performance wellness program, a Career Center, Classifieds listing service, and a public Dental Referral Service.

Product overview

San Diego County Dental Society offers a membership-based platform providing professional resources, continuing education, networking, and advocacy services for dentists in San Diego and Imperial counties. The core offering includes the SDCDS Membership Portal for member benefits access, CE course registration, career services, and event management. Supporting programs include the Peak Performance Program for wellness, Leadership Series for professional development, Academy of Learning for dental assisting training, Facets Magazine quarterly publication, Career Center job board, Classifieds marketplace, and the Dental Referral Service for the public. The society serves over 2,000 member dentists as the local arm of both CDA and ADA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Peak Performance Program (PPP): A wellness program tailored for member dentists focusing on physical, mental, social, and financial wellness.
• Facets
• Academy of Learning

Products and services

• SDCDS Membership Voluntary professional membership for licensed dentists connecting them to CDA and ADA benefits, continuing education, advocacy, practice resources, networking, and community programs. Membership is the core offering and includes access to CE courses, licensure training, events, Facets magazine, the Career Center, Classifieds, and the Peak Performance Program.
• Continuing Education Courses Ongoing CE courses including licensure courses (DPA, Infection Control, BLS), the Dental Business Series, and other professional education for dentists and dental staff. Free for SDCDS members; paid for non-members and member staff. Three CE Courses in a Day bundle (DPA, IC, BLS) is offered as a one-day licensure recertification.
• SDCDS Academy of Learning (Dental Assisting Program) Educational initiative including the Dental Assisting Program (operated at sdcdsacademy.org) to address critical shortages of dental office staff, plus a Leadership Series for dentists within their first 10 years of practice covering risk management, communication, team leadership, contracts, marketing, clinical confidence, and career sustainability.
• Peak Performance Program (PPP) Holistic wellness program for member dentists focusing on mental, physical, social, and financial wellness with events and resources.
• Career Center Online job board and resume bank connecting dental professionals with employment opportunities. Free for SDCDS members to access and post.
• Classifieds Online classified marketplace for practice sales, leases, equipment listings, and job opportunities for the dental community. Members pay $10 for a 60-day listing; non-members pay $250.
• Facets Magazine Quarterly publication for SDCDS members keeping them informed about the dental community. Available as inside/back cover, full page, half page, and quarter page advertising placements for dental vendors.
• Dental Referral Service Free referral service for the general public to find member dentists based on specialty, location, language preferences, and services needed. Referral lists are sent within 24 business hours.
• SDCDS Events Calendar of social, educational, and wellness events including Oktoberfest ($20-$30), Pickleball Tournament ($15-$30), Golden Hour End-of-Year Celebration ($65-$130), Curebound Cancer Challenge, and various CE courses.
• Advocacy Program Advocacy representation for member dentists at local, state, and national levels through SDCDS's role as the local arm of CDA and ADA, including insurance, regulatory, and professional autonomy issues. SDCDS sends 17 delegates annually to the CDA House of Delegates.

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• California Dental Association (CDA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSDCDS is the local arm of CDA, representing dentists in San Diego and Imperial counties. CDA provides state-level advocacy, resources, and professional development for SDCDS members. SDCDS sends 17 delegates annually to the CDA House of Delegates for policy-setting.
• American Dental Association (ADA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSDCDS is the local arm of ADA at the regional level. ADA provides national advocacy, standards, and resources for member dentists. SDCDS representatives participate in ADA activities through CDA.
• CureboundminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSDCDS participates in the Curebound Cancer Challenge, a community-wide event supporting cancer research in San Diego. SDCDS forms a team for members to participate in the 5K walk and other activities. 100% of funds raised go directly to cancer research.
• SDCDS Academy of LearningcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSDCDS Academy of Learning is an initiative of SDCDS to address critical shortage of dental office staff, particularly dental assistants. Includes dental assisting program and leadership development series for dentists within first 10 years of practice.
• Bank of America Practice SolutionsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVendor member providing practice financing services including practice purchases, start-ups, expansion, and restructuring. Offers customized financial help for established and new dentists.
• DDS MatchminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVendor member providing dental practice transition services including practice sales, partnerships, mergers, and associateships in California.
• Eclipse IT, Inc.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerVendor member specializing in dental IT services including fully managed IT, VoIP phones, and security solutions for dental practices.
• Fortune Practice (ViziSites)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerVendor member providing digital marketing services for dental practices including SEO, PPC, website design, and reputation management.
• Ken Rubin Practice Sales, Inc.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerVendor member helping dentists buy, sell, and transition dental practices with hands-on approach covering valuation, marketing, negotiations, due diligence, escrow, and closing.
• Roya.comminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVendor member providing custom website design and digital marketing for dental practices with AI search optimization for ChatGPT and Gemini.
• Solai Financial GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVendor member providing fractional financial controller services for dental practice owners including bookkeeping, KPI dashboards, embezzlement detection, PPO audit, and practice valuation.
• The Dentists' GuildminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNonprofit vendor member helping dentists plan and save for retirement since 1966. Offers 401(k)s, Cash Balance Plans, and retirement planning services.
• Westpac Wealth PartnersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVendor member providing financial planning services for dentists including income tax strategies, wealth management, estate planning, and asset protection.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• California Dental Association: State-level parent organization of SDCDS, providing statewide advocacy, resources, and professional development. SDCDS serves as the local arm of CDA, so the two are operationally and governance-linked.
• American Dental Association: National-level parent organization of SDCDS through CDA. ADA provides national advocacy, standards, and resources, and SDCDS members access ADA benefits via the tri-tier membership structure.
• Academy of General Dentistry: National professional organization for general dentists offering CE, fellowship pathways, and advocacy. Comparable in its member-services-and-CE focus even though it operates nationally rather than regionally.

Direct peers

• Los Angeles Dental Society: Local component dental society serving LA County dentists through membership, CE, and advocacy. Operates the same regional society model as SDCDS within California.
• Orange County Dental Society: Regional dental society serving Orange County dentists with similar membership, CE, and advocacy offerings. Directly comparable in scale, geography, and member profile to SDCDS.
• San Francisco Dental Society: Local dental society serving San Francisco dentists with continuing education, peer networking, and advocacy. Same nonprofit professional association structure as SDCDS.
• Santa Clara County Dental Society: Silicon Valley-area component dental society providing CE, advocacy, and member benefits to local dentists. Directly comparable regional professional association.
• Sacramento District Dental Society: Component society of CDA serving dentists in the Sacramento region. Provides CE programs, member benefits, and advocacy through a comparable regional society model.
• Alameda County Dental Society: Bay Area component dental society delivering membership services, CE courses, and advocacy to East Bay dentists. Closely analogous to SDCDS in mission and operating model.
• San Bernardino County Dental Society: Adjacent Southern California component dental society serving dentists in San Bernardino County. Same CDA-affiliated regional society model as SDCDS.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/sdcdentalsociety
• Facebookfacebook.com/sandiegocountydentalsociety
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/san-diego-county-dental-society

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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