- Address:
- 401 North Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
- Phone:
- 312-527-6764
- Website:
- http://www.scdonline.org/
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- Company Information:
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WHO IS SCD?
Special Care Dentistry Association (SCD) is a unique international organization of oral health professionals and other individuals devoted to promoting oral health and well being for people with special needs. Special Care Dentistry Association, comprised of the American Association of Hospital Dentists (AAHD), the Academy of Dentistry for Persons with Disabilities (ADPD) and the American Society for Geriatric Dentistry (ASGD), is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Since many of the goals and activities of these three organizations overlap, they joined forces, knowing that they would be a strong force as one. SCD has a wide ranging membership that includes: dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants, non-dental healthcare providers, health program administrators, residents, students, and others who share in the mission. There is also a participating membership category for hospitals and agencies that serve people with special needs and other advocacy and healthcare organizations.
WHAT DOES SCD DO?
SCD is dedicated to improving oral health for people with special needs. Information exchange occurs via our web site (www.SCDonline.org); the bimonthly journal, Special Care in Dentistry; the bimonthly newsletter, InterFace; email communication; and the Annual Meeting on Special Care Dentistry. This meeting brings together experts in various fields to enhance clinical skills for professionals working with people with spe
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