Get Involved: Volunteer & Mentor with PCDS

Share your time. Share your expertise. Strengthen our profession and our community.


Whether you have an hour a year or several hours a month, there's a place for you to make a difference. PCDS members have countless opportunities to give back through mentorship, community outreach, and education.

No matter your career stage, your experience can inspire future dentists, improve oral health in our communities, and help strengthen organized dentistry. 


Mentor Future Dentists

Guide dental students, residents and new dentists.

  • Shadowing opportunites
  • One-on-one mentoring
  • Career advice/guidance
  • Practice management discussions
  • Resident/new dentist support

Community Outreach

 

Improve oral health in our communities.

  • Give Kids a Smile Day (GKSD)
  • Health Fairs
  • Mom-n-Pa (Mission of Mercy events)
  • Free dental clinics
  • School oral health education (National Children's Dental Health Month - NCDHM)
  • Community dental screenings

Education and Speaking

Share your expertise with colleagues and students.

  • Presentations
  • Panel Discussions
  • CE Planning
  • Lunch & learns
  • Student Q&A sessions

Why Get Involved?

  • Inspire the next generation of dentists.
  • Build meaningful professional relationships.
  • Give back to the Philadelphia community.
  • Expand your professional network.
  • Develop leadership skills.
  • Strengthen organized dentistry.
  • Make a lasting impact on the profession.

Complete the interest form below and we'll connect you with opportunities that match your interests.


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Looking for a Leadership Role?

Interested in serving on a PCDS committee, task force, or the Board of Governors?

PCDS is always looking for dedicated members who want to help shape the future of organized dentistry. Whether you're an experienced leader or interested in serving for the first time, we'd love to hear from you.

View Current Leadership Opportunities!