We've Come a Long Way
In 1913, there were only seven dentists located in Orange County. These seven
dentists were then members of the Los Angeles Dental Society. In 1919, a small
group of Orange County dentists got together and established the
Orange County Dental Society. It became apparent that the local society
would be a success so,in December of 1921, they officially applied
for a charter with the Southern California Dental Association. On April 14,
1948, the Orange County Dental Society was officially incorporated as a 501(c)6,
non-profit organization.
From our humble beginnings in 1919, we have grown from a mere
seven visionary members to 2,075 dedicated Orange County members making us the
largest of the 32 California components.
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