Of those members, over 280 are practicing and 60 are retired or have a permanent waiver. The Society is a non-profit agency. It is dedicated to furthering education, mutual support and better communication with the general public for the purpose of their better dental health. To provide information on current dental issues, act a liaison to the outside community, and serve as a support to its member dentists, the Society has a Central Office. The Central Office provides no-cost referral and mediation services for the public.
Mediation is done for member dentists only.
During the month of February, which is Dental Health Month, the Society organizes a Children's Dental Health Day. It is open to the public. The day provides such events as no cost dental screenings, games, contests, face painting, goodie bags and more. Attendance has reached over 1,000 in past years. The 2001 Children's Dental Health Day was held at the South Hill Mall on Saturday, February 17th.