Dallas County Dental Society

02/24/2026

Got a nursing mom as a patient? Pass along this information on what nursing moms should know about dental health. https://www.mouthhealthy.org/all-topics-a-z/breastfeeding. American Dental Association

02/24/2026

A shout out to DCDS Member, Dr. Shivam Mehta!

Dr. Shivam Mehta at Texas A&M University College of Dentistry is working to improve orthodontic care for millions of patients.

Backed by a new $40,000 grant, he is leading trailblazing research on jaw expander treatments for teens and adults to help them avoid surgery.

By partnering with our unrivaled network of clinical faculty across Dallas-Fort Worth, our collective might is driving academic excellence and community-centered care and service.

We stand together to turn innovative ideas into real-world solutions.

Together, we are a force for good.

Read more about how our researchers lead the way in shaping the future of dental health: https://tx.ag/KSJe5ni

02/23/2026

The DCDS Foundation is proud to support the upcoming Texas Mission of Mercy free mobile dental clinic in Dallas—providing essential care at no cost to patients in need right here in our community. If you or someone you know needs dental care and may not have access, please share this link. Let’s spread the word—and the smiles.
https://www.dcds.org/docs/localtxdallascountytexaslibraries/default-document-library/tmom/dcdsf-tmom-dallas-2026---event-flyer.pdf

02/22/2026

If patients agree but never schedule, something’s breaking down. Learn the top three mistakes that undermine acceptance and how to strengthen trust, clarity, and follow-through.

https://www.dentaleconomics.com/practice/patient-communication-and-patient-financing/article/55337968/stop-losing-patients-3-treatment-planning-mistakes-you-can-fix-today

02/21/2026

Need a new dental team member...or a new office? Check out our classified ads (jobs/equipment/offices) online at https://www.dcds.org/job-bank. Advertising in it is free for our member dentists and low-cost for non-members!

02/20/2026

Best practices for placing and finishing dental composites focus on isolation, incremental placement, proper curing, and meticulous finishing and polishing. Here’s some expert advice…

https://www.dentaleconomics.com/science-tech/restorative-dentistry/article/55331641/best-procedures-for-placing-and-finishing-dental-composites

02/19/2026

Got patients who need a refresher on how to brush their way to a fresh, healthy mouth? Have them watch this ADA video for expert advice!

Brief video on the proper technique for brushing your teeth.For more information on brushing please visit http://www.mouthhealthy.org/en/az-topics/b/brushing...

02/18/2026

Many thanks to Dr. Leticia Ferreira Cabido for her wonderful presentation on oral pathology at last night's General Membership Meeting! Join us at the April GMM as Dr. Rajiv Patel presents on implants. See more at https://www.dcds.org/events

Below are links to all events supported by the Dallas County Dental Society. Please register for events through the links provided.

02/17/2026

Let your patients know you are open to discussing new trends that they may have seen in the news or on social media...it’s important to speak up about the potential risks of DIY dentistry.
https://www.mouthhealthy.org/all-topics-a-z/diy-dentistry
American Dental Association

02/16/2026

When amiodarone (cardiac medication) appears on a patient’s medication list, it’s a red flag dentists and hygienists can’t ignore. Learn the critical drug interactions, anesthesia precautions, and chairside protocols needed to safely treat patients with life-threatening cardiac histories.

When amiodarone appears on a patient’s medication list, it’s a red flag dentists and hygienists can’t ignore. Learn the critical drug interactions, anesthesia precautions, and...

02/15/2026

A shout out to DCDS member Dr. Mehrnaz Tahmasbi, named to Incisal Edge magazine’s 2025 list of 40 Under 40 top dental specialists. https://bit.ly/3O9TjNE

02/14/2026

Who says dentistry can’t be iconic? Giving a vibrant shout-out to the dentists who keep our pearly whites "Pop Art" perfect. Happy Valentine’s Day to the real MVPs of the mouth...a shout-out to you from dcds.org!