Join Fresno Madera Dental Society

Membership Benefits

Formed in 1912, The Fresno Madera Dental Society (FMDS) is the first choice for local dentists as a relevant and trusted source of information. As a member of the tripartite, you have access to all benefits of the ADA, CDA and FMDS.

Below are the top benefits of being a member of the FMDS:

  • Continuing education: Mandatory Infection Control, OSHA, CA Dental Practice Act and HIPAA courses offered every winter at the CCDC. Additional CE courses offered throughout the year. In-person and webinars.
  • Social events: Networking and socializing with peers at socials such as An Evening Under the Stars at the Downing Planetarium.
  • Referral services: FMDS staff refers incoming calls from the public to Member’s offices for dental services on a rotating basis.
  • Community Health Outreach events such as Veterans Smile Day and the recent CA CareForce event at the Fresno Fairgrounds.
  • BLS/CPR renewal courses offered at the FMDS business office quarterly.
  • Leadership Development: Serve on a committee or as a member of the Board of Directors.
Dental Volunteers

 

  • Website: Here on www.fmds.com you will find contact information, resources, calendar of events, job opportunities and classified ads.
  • Office Staff at Your Fingertips: You’re just a phone call or email away from having your questions answered by the staff at FMDS as well as email updates about important issues. 

 

 

Members

Members of the Fresno Madera Dental Society are also members of the California Dental Association as well as the American Dental Association. The tripartite system comprises a strong network of member dentists that all work together to promote best practices to serve their patients and the community. CDA and ADA advocate for dentists and their businesses and provide a robust library of information to assist dentists with their personal and professional lives. Through CDA, members have exclusive access to professional liability, disability, worker’s comp and other insurance packages through TDIC.

The Fresno Madera Dental Society is comprised of  500+ dentists with over 70% of the local market share. We are a diverse group of individuals and welcome new members. Our members are dedicated to the profession of dentistry and to serving the public’s oral health needs. We support one another with continuing education, resources, and advocacy. 

One last thought to leave you with:

As a CDA member, you would be part of the largest and most respected state dental association in the country with over 22,500 members. Access to several member benefits in addition to the ones listed above and a wide variety of cost saving resources through CDA, Local Dental Society and the American Dental Association. As a member, you will enjoy benefits designed to support you at each stage of your career! The tripartite membership application can be found online at www.cda.org/application.