Upcoming Events

Missions of Mercy Clinics

Be a part of the NC Dental Society Foundation's mission to provide complimentary dental care to those who need it most. Dentists, hygienists, DAs, lab techs, medical professionals, pharmacists, students, pre-dents and non-clinical volunteers are needed to create impactful clinics.

Salisbury MOM Clinic Volunteer Registration
Friday, March 6 - Saturday, March 7

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Gastonia MOM Clinic
Friday, October 2 - Saturday, October 3 

Registration details will be shared soon.

Visit ncdentalfoundation.org for more details. 

Statewide Leadership Summit

This evolution of our Annual Session brings together our House of Delegates, advocacy, leadership, celebration, and community over three impactful days.  Stay tuned for additional news and updates in the coming weeks

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District Meetings

2026 Fifth District Mid-Winter Meeting
Friday, Feb. 27 - Saturday, Feb. 28

The Fifth District Mid-Winter Meeting returns to Greenville February 27–28 with high-impact CE from Dr. DeWitt Wilkerson, Kim Thrasher, and Renee Russell covering inflammation, pain management policies, and key safety and compliance updates. Register now and make the most of this two-day learning event.

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Social Events

Thursday, February 12, 2026 – Social Gathering at Raleigh Beer Garden- 5:30-8:30 PM (Raleigh, NC)

Friday, May 29, 2026 – Social Gathering at Whitewater Center (Charlotte, NC)

Thursday, June 4, 2026 – Social Gathering at Boxcar Durham (Durham, NC)

Thursday, September 17, 2026 – Social Gathering at Pins Mechanical Company (Charlotte, NC)

Thursday, October 1, 2026 – Social Gathering at Pitt Street Brewing (Greenville, NC)

Continuing Education

Join us for Continuing Education courses throughout the state. Additional details and registration links will be available shortly.

Friday, February 6, 2026 - Opioid Update and Substance Use Disorders, Mental Health, and Burnout for the Provider (Cary, NC)
Non-NCDS member dentists are invited to the NCDS headquarters for an exclusive offering of clinical CE that fulfills licensure requirements. Connect, stay compliant, and hear how our advocacy efforts are working for you.
Sessions will be recorded and available on ncdentalce.org for NCDS members. REGISTER TODAY
Friday, March 13, 2026 - Forensics and Standard of Care and Malpractice Issues (Pilot Mountain, NC)

Friday, June 5, 2026 – Root Resorption Assessment & Treatment Options and Root Canal Complication Management (Wilmington, NC)

Ongoing Continuing Education

Professionalism for New Dentists
This course is a requirement by the State Board of Dental Examiners for all dentists licensed after January 1, 2019 and actively practicing in the state. The course offers six hours of CE credit and is currently available online.

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Past Events

• The Alamance Community College Mini-MOM Clinic was held November 15 in Graham.
• The Central Piedmont Community College Mini-MOM Clinic was held October 25 in Charlotte.
• The First District Meeting was held October 17-18 in Asheville.
• The Clinician's Dentistry Report Update with Dr. Mark Durham hosted by the Second District of the NCDS was held October 10 at the Whitewater Center, Charlotte.
• Networking Fore All in the Fourth District was held October 2 at Drive Shack, Raleigh.
• The Third District Business Meeting was held September 24 in Burlington.
• The Foundation's Elkin MOM clinic was held June 20-21 at Elkin High School.
• Annual Session was held at Kingston Resorts in Myrtle Beach May 16-18, 2025.
• The Foundation's High Point MOM clinic was held March 28-29 at Williams Memorial CME Church.