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Welcome to the South Carolina Dental Association!

The South Carolina Dental Association represents member dentists in order to promote and provide optimal oral health care to all citizens of the state of South Carolina by serving as an advocate to advance the profession of dentistry.

The SCDA has over 2,000 member dentists in South Carolina. We are the leader in the promotion of oral health care excellence and the advancement of the profession of dentistry in South Carolina.

Contact Us

Office Hours: Monday-Thursday: 8:30-4:30 Friday: Hours vary
120 Stonemark Lane, Columbia, SC 29210
Phone: 803-750-2277
Toll Free in SC: 800-327-2598
Fax: 803-750-1644
Email: scda@scda.org

Upcoming Events

Piedmont District Fall Meeting (NEW LOCATION)

Address: 361 E Main St, Spartanburg, SC

Email: tgroce00@gmail.com

Website: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf7tiLznnP4t0eVQ6UByKf6JMVNL7aXY4N6ADkoohiwAwZymg/viewform?usp=sf_link

Our meeting will be on September 27, 2024 at the Piedmont Club in Spartanburg (361 E Main St, Spartanburg, SC 29302) with registration starting at 7:30 AM and the meeting starting at 8 AM. 

Course Title: Ergonomics in Dentistry- Protect Your Money Maker 

Date/Time (Please include registration, lunch, business meeting and all times to be communicated to to the district): Sept. 27, 2024 

Registration/Breakfast: 7:30-8:00 AM 

Business Meeting: 8:00-8:30 AM 

Seminar: 8:30-11:30 AM 

Location:  Piedmont Club- 361 E. Main St. Spartanburg, SC 29302 

Speaker: Katrina Klein 

Speaker Biography/Conflicts of Interest: Katrina is a practicing hygienist of 17 years, international speaker, author, competitive bodybuilder, certified personal trainer, certified ergonomic assessment specialist, and biomechanics nerd. She's the founder of ErgoFitLife, where ergonomics and fitness are a lifestyle to prevent, reduce or eliminate pain for dental professionals. She is sponsored by Lumadent for our meeting. 

Choose Teaching Method: Lecture 

Credit Hours: 3.0 

Cost: PDDS Member- No Charge 

Auxillary/Staff- $10 

SCDA Member (non-PDDS)- $25 

Non-SCDA Member- $50 

Session Description: Working in dentistry doesn’t have to hurt! Stop the aches and pains commonly associated with dentistry and protect your physical health using ergonomic equipment, practical ergonomic strategies, and understanding the important role that posture-enhancing exercises play in reducing workplace pain. Experience this highly interactive program by practicing chairside stretches to make a mind-muscle connection for the daily release of chronically tight muscles. 

Educational Objectives: Learn risk-free factors for work-related pain for the dental clinician. 

Learn practical solutions for a correct workspace. 

Learn how to practice comfortably to reduce fatigue and promote safety. 

Learn posture-enhancing strengthening exercises for injury prevention. 

Learn and practice workday stretches that can be done chairside. 

Contact for Questions: Tywana Groce- tgroce00@gmail.com 

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