Join the PCDA

The Pinellas County Dental Association (PCDA) is a professional association for dentists.  It is a component of the West Coast Dental Association (WCDA), the Florida Dental Association (FDA) and the American Dental Association (ADA). 

For the community in which we live and practice, PCDA provides general dentist and specialist referrals, complaint mediation through the Peer Review process, information about dental care assistance programs, and financial assistance to local schools and programs to support the development and operation of dental auxiliary training and certifications. 

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Mission

The mission of the Pinellas County Dental Association is to promote organized dentistry and to uphold  the highest standards of dental care.  

Its duty is to support the professional growth of our members, to act as a source of information for the  membership and the public, to support quality dental health care and continuing education, to strengthen the patient / dentist relationship and be responsive to the changing needs of the public and the profession.

Member Support

PCDA supports members in achieving and maintaining high standards of professionalism and leadership within dentistry and our community through locally-based continuing education programs, monthly general membership meetings, and involvement in state and national legislative issues.

PCDA recognizes the challenges of operating a dental practice in today’s increasingly changing health care environment and strives to offer its membership, through local resources and our partnership with WCDA, FDA and ADA, a wide variety of programs and information designed to assist members in creating and sustaining successful practices.

Member Benefits

Tripartite Membership: Membership in organized dentistry is tripartite and includes the American Dental Association (ADA), Florida Dental Association (FDA), the West Coast Dental Association (WCDA) and our local dental society, Pinellas County Dental Association (PCDA).

We are your local affiliate for membership to organized dentistry.   All PCDA members are required to be members of the WCDA, the FDA, and the ADA.  You can belong to PCDA for 1 year before the requirement for a tripartite membership.

In this system, dentists benefit from all the levels of membership and representation. Reduced dues are available to recent dental school graduates and those in residency programs.

Continuing Education

This includes required courses, such as ethics and jurisprudence, and HIV offered at no extra cost with dinner included.  At many required courses hygienists of members are invited at a minimal fee to obtain their necessary CE too.  We also offer scientific and other speakers on dental related topics at most of our monthly meetings.  One to two hours of Continuing Education credit is available and the CE forms are provided.  Dental Vendors are usually present, offering a chance to see new products without interruption to your busy practice.

Our Association has a great heritage of mutual respect and a true spirit of camaraderie.   We know you will be impressed by the willingness and desire to truly help you succeed.  We challenge you to maintain a high ethical standard that reflects the professionalism that distinguishes our association and its proud members.

Peer Review

The PCDA maintains a Peer Review system designed to assist patients and dentists in mediating matters of dispute.  This is a benefit to both our dentists and our community by allowing a professional platform for evaluating and resolving grievances at no charge to either party.

Peer Review is a public interest voluntary service and we are one of the few dental societies that successfully maintain this beneficial program.

Newsletter and Updates

Monthly newsletters (now available online only to members) with political info, local events, relevant editorials and news to help your practice.  From August to May, you will receive a newsletter that will keep you informed and in touch with others in your local dental community.

Our newsletter also has a classified section with equipment and practice sales notices, and placement services, including dental auxiliaries available for employment.

Insurance Programs

Many different Insurance packages are available through our FDA and ADA, including professional liability, group life and health, disability, office, and worker’s comp, all at group member competitive rates.

Political Influence

By participating in Dentists Day on the Hill and our annual legislative contact dinner we have a direct influence on the local, state and national politics affecting your practice.  We also keep you informed about the important issues facing us and our legislators.

Referrals

Our contact phone number to the public, displayed in the yellow pages and on this website, provides many potential patients, as calls are taken by our executive secretary.  Meeting with general dentists and specialists at our meetings and events also creates contacts and referrals.

Community Service

Join us as we reach out to the community by serving the dental needy at PTECH, or participating in our successful national annual Give Kids A Smile Program.