activities · 9
what they do
direct service · 4
- Hosts monthly continuing education meetings for dentists Health Professional Continuing Education & ConferencesOrganizes eight in-person continuing education meetings annually from January to May and September to November, featuring presentations on clinical topics and subjects required by the Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners (BODEX), with each session lasting two hours.
- Manages event logistics and participant accommodations Specialized Dietary Meal PreparationConfirms registrations via email and accommodates dietary restrictions when requested in advance through the registration system or direct office contact.
- Membership services Member Newsletter & Magazine DistributionThe organization provides a membership directory to members upon request and confirms registrations for events via email. They also accommodate dietary restrictions for participants when requested in advance.
- Organizes special continuing education excursions and member social events Industry Conference & Networking EventsConducts member socials and continuing education excursions in locations such as Sitka, Alaska, Oregon, and California, combining professional development with networking opportunities.
capacity building · 5
- Continuing Dental Education Programs Health Professional Continuing Education & ConferencesPIMA DENTAL STUDY CLUB INC provides continuing education programs for dentists and dental specialists in Tucson and Southern Arizona. These programs include monthly educational events from September through May, covering BODEX-compliant topics, clinical subjects, and practice management, as well as eight continuing education meetings per year from January to May and September to November. The organization also hosts special continuing education excursions to various locations.
- Facilitates regional dental professional networking and industry engagementProvides a forum for hundreds of dentists and dental specialists in Tucson and Southern Arizona to network, connect with industry partners, and access a membership directory upon request.
- Hosts annual educational event series from September to May Health Professional Continuing Education & ConferencesRuns a monthly educational event series from September through May featuring presentations by dental specialists on BODEX-compliant topics, clinical subjects, and practice management.
- Membership Directory Provision Member and Industry Directory ServicesThe organization provides a membership directory to its members upon request, facilitating networking within the dental community.
- Provide continuing dental education Health Professional Continuing Education & ConferencesThe organization hosts monthly educational events from September through May, offering eight continuing education meetings per year for dentists and dental specialists in Tucson and Southern Arizona. These events cover BODEX-compliant topics, clinical subjects, and practice management, and also include special excursions.
strategies · 12
how they think
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- Engaging members in program development member engagementThe organization actively encourages its members to suggest program speakers, excursions, topics, and venues, and frequently features members as speakers, fostering a sense of ownership and relevance in its offerings.
- Ensuring commitment and planning accuracy through registration policies event_management_and_accountabilityThe organization implements a registration deadline policy with financial accountability for no-shows and late cancellations, alongside a separate formal registration process, to ensure participant commitment, accurate tracking, and efficient administrative planning for events.
- Ensuring commitment and planning accuracy through registration policies registration_deadline_policyThe organization implements a registration deadline policy with financial accountability for no-shows and late cancellations, alongside a separate formal registration process, to ensure participant commitment, accurate tracking, and administrative clarity for events.
- Facilitate professional networking and education in a noncommercial setting professional_networking_and_educationPIMA DENTAL STUDY CLUB INC creates a congenial, noncommercial environment where local dental professionals can engage in continuing education and build relationships with peers and industry partners, fostering both learning and professional connection.
- Fostering professional development and networking through a non-commercial forum professional_networking_and_educationThe organization provides a welcoming, non-commercial environment for local dental professionals to participate in continuing education and network with colleagues and industry partners, thereby enhancing their professional growth and connections.
- Fostering professional development and networking through a non-commercial forum professional_networking_and_educationPIMA DENTAL STUDY CLUB INC provides a congenial, non-commercial environment for local dental professionals to participate in continuing education and network with peers and industry partners. This approach aims to enhance professional knowledge and build community within the dental field.
- Incentivize membership conversion through discounted fees membership conversion incentivePIMA uses reduced-fee incentives to convert guest attendees into full members, leveraging financial motivation as a strategy to grow and sustain membership.
- Incentivizing membership conversion membership_conversion_incentiveThe organization uses discounted fees as an incentive to encourage guests to convert to full membership, aiming to grow its member base and foster long-term engagement.
- Incentivizing membership through discounted fees membership conversion incentiveThe organization uses discounted fees as an incentive to encourage guests to convert to full membership, aiming to grow its member base and foster long-term engagement.
- Promote member-driven content and leadership engagement member engagementBy inviting members to propose and lead programs—including serving as speakers—the organization increases engagement and ensures content relevance through direct member involvement.
- Support continuing education compliance through structured programming continuing education requirementThe organization supports dentists in meeting mandatory continuing education requirements for license renewal by offering relevant educational events and programs.
- Use sponsor-supported programming to enable event delivery sponsor-supported programmingThe organization leverages sponsor support to deliver its events, using external funding as a mechanism to sustain and enhance program offerings for members.
named programs · 3
what they call their work
Member Social Events
Networking gatherings for members, including informal socials and sponsored dinners
Monthly Continuing Education Meetings
Eight annual evening CE programs held from January to May and September to November, featuring expert presentations on clinical dentistry, ethics, jurisprudence, and state-mandated topics
Special CE Excursions
Occasional educational trips to locations such as Sitka, Alaska, Oregon, and California for member dentists
relationships · 11
who they work with
- CODAC Behavioral Health Partner — Partners to address opioid misuse through collaborative solutions.
- City of Tucson Partner — Works with the city to address opioid misuse through collaborative solutions.
- Denco Dental Partner — Listed as a 2026 event sponsor.
- Dental Practices 4 Sale Partner — Listed as a 2026 event sponsor.
- Gile CRE Partner — Listed as a 2026 event sponsor.
- Hacienda del Sol Guest Ranch Resort Partner — Venue host for monthly meetings
- Holt Practice Advisory Partner — Listed as a 2026 event sponsor.
- Huntington Partner — Listed as a 2026 event sponsor.
- Thrivent Partner — Listed as a 2026 event sponsor.
- Tucson Police Department Partner — Collaborates on addressing opioid misuse with collaborative solutions.
- select industry partners Partner — Industry partners support the club as event sponsors and engage with member dentists at PDSC events.