The North Carolina Dental Society is an unincorporated association founded in 1856, whose primary objectives are, as stated in the constitution, "... to encourage the improvement of the oral health of the public, to promote the art of science of dentistry and encourage the maintenance of high standards of professional competence and practice, and to represent the interests of the members of the dental profession and the public which it serves."
The North Carolina Dental Society is proud that over 85% of the dentists in the State of North Carolina are members.