title: Dallas County Dental Society: a tradition of integrity and care since 1908.
abstract: The Dallas County Dental Society is approaching 100 years of service to dentists and patients. Begun with a focus on continuing education, the society now manages the large and successful Southwest Dental Convention. Member services, community programs, and leadership are among the hallmarks of the society. Its driving force has been a sustained effort on strategic planning and its implementation.
authors.affiliation: Dallas County Dental Society, USA. marissa@dcds.org
authors.forename: Marissa
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Gutierrez
authors.forename: Linda C
authors.initials: LC
authors.lastname: Niessen
mesh_terms: D000846:Anniversaries and Special Events; D003226:Congresses as Topic; D005582:Foundations; D006297:Health Services Accessibility; D006801:Humans; D012953:Societies, Dental / Q000458:organization & administration; D013781:Texas; D017664:Uncompensated Care