Duties of the Dental Care Committee

The function of the Dental Care Committee of the SCCDS is to advise, evaluate, and inform the Board of Directors and members of the Society on all matters involving the dental profession and it's relationship with third party entities. The Committee is to ensure that the public and the profession have access to information concerning issues of quality and/or appropriateness of dental care. The Committee also acts as a liaison between the Society's members and third party entities when questions arise concerning proper reimbursements for dental services provided by these members.

In addition, it shall serve as a liaison between the Society and the Council on Dental Care of the California Dental Association, and at all times clearly define and represent to that body the standards of care and ethics endorsed by this Society.