Los Angeles Dental Society

The LADS Foundation awards scholarships to USC dental students and grants to community clinics. It is the charitable arm of the Los Angeles Dental Society, a professional organization serving dentists across Los Angeles, including communities from Bell and Downey to Hollywood and West Hollywood. The society connects members with continuing education, advocacy, networking, mentorship, and practice resources. Its events include CPR/BLS certification, infection control and radiation safety training, and clinical webinars. Patient resources include a dentist finder, dental health FAQs, and information about low-cost dental clinics. The society is a local component of the California Dental Association and the American Dental Association. Through in-kind donations and oral health initiatives, its foundation supports community clinics and oral health education throughout Los Angeles.