Calendar of Member Events
Download a copy of the M-OCDS 2024-2025 Calendar.
Monmouth-Ocean County Dental Society General Membership Dinner Meetings are at no cost for M-OCDS members and $90 for non-members payable at the door. Those wishing to sponsor and exhibit during monthly membership meetings can view the current Sponsorship Tier Options and submit a Sponsorship Agreement Form.
Trustees Meetings are held virtually over Zoom at 7:00pm.
Dinner Meetings begin at 6:00pm with a cocktail hour. Lectures promptly begin at 7:00pm.
2025 M-OCDS Staff Appreciation Event
2025 M-OCDS Staff Appreciation Event
Click here to check out the activities offered!
Adventure Crossing USA
515 Monmouth Road
Jackson Township, NJ 08527
There will be food, wine, beer, and soft drinks provided. Must be 18+ to attend.
Kosher meals available upon request; please email freeholdortho@gmail.com to make arrangements for Kosher meals.
Click here to register for the event or scan the QR code to register:
Dinner Meeting: Airway Centric Dentistry
Dinner Meeting
Airway Centric Dentistry
Dr John Carollo
6:00pm
Waterview Pavillion
800 River Road
Belmar, NJ, 07719 United States
Dinner meetings are free to MOCDS members. ($90 each for Non-Members)s
2 CE Credits
Dinner Meeting: Navigating Implant Dentistry
Dinner Meeting
Navigating Implant Dentistry
Dr. Simon Oh
6:00pm
Waterview Pavillion
800 River Road
Belmar, NJ, 07719 United States
Dinner meetings are free to MOCDS members. ($90 each for Non-Members)s
2 CE Credits
2025 Children’s Dental Health Month Fair
2024 Children’s Dental Health Month Fair
National Children’s Dental Health Month (NCDHM) began as a one-day event in Cleveland, Ohio, on February 3, 1941. The American Dental Association held the first national observance of Children’s Dental Health Day on February 8, 1949. The single day observance became a week-long event in 1955.
In 1981, the program was extended to a month-long observance known today as National Children’s Dental Health Month. Since 1941, the observance has grown from a two-city event into a nationwide program. NCDHM messages reach thousands of people in communities across the country and at numerous armed services bases.
Local observances often include displays of posters provided by the ADA, local poster contests such as the one MOCDS hosts, coloring and essay contests, health fairs, free dental screenings, museum exhibits, classroom presentations by dentists and other members of the dental team, and dental office tours.
Every February is National Children's Dental Health Month to raise awareness about the importance of oral health. NCDHM messages and materials have reached millions of people in communities across the country. Developing good habits at an early age and scheduling regular dental visits helps children to get a good start on a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums.
2025 Poster Contest
Join us in celebrating & promoting good oral health this February. There are multiple ways for kids to participate this year, so we are requesting YOU to engage with the community and your patient base to help get the word out.
THEME: TBD
WHAT: Poster or Video
HOW: Please post the flyer in your office, website, or practice social media. We will be accepting submissions by:
Poster drop-off at your practice
E-mail submission of video or picture of poster
Direct message to MOCDS Instagram (@mocdsnj)
WHEN: February 1–28, 2025
Once the deadline (2/28) has passed, please email to let us know about any submissions received at your office to coordinate pick up/winner selection.
For questions, please contact:
Dr. Jocelyn Jeffries-Bruno
732-963-8680
Dr. Akriti Gupta
732-473-1123
Dinner Meeting: NJDA Leadership Tour
Dinner Meeting
NJDA Leadership Tour
Dr. Elisa Velasquez
6:00pm
Waterview Pavillion
800 River Road
Belmar, NJ, 07719 United States
Dinner meetings are free to MOCDS members. ($90 each for Non-Members)s
2 CE Credits
New Member Meeting and NJDA Officers Presentation
Dinner Meeting
New Member Meeting and NJDA Officers Presentation
NJDA President and Executive Director
6:00pm
Waterview Pavillion
800 River Road
Belmar, NJ, 07719 United States
Dinner meetings are free to MOCDS members. ($90 each for Non-Members)s
1 CE Credit
Trustees Meeting
Trustees Meeting
Trustees Meetings are held virtually over Zoom at 7:00pm.
Dinner Meeting: The Dental Year in Review
General Membership Dinner Meeting
The Dental Year in Review
Dr. Joan Monaco
6:00pm
Waterview Pavillion
800 River Road
Belmar, NJ, 07719 United States
Dinner meetings are free to MOCDS members. ($90 each for Non-Members)s
2 CE Credits
Trustees Meeting
Trustees Meeting
Trustees Meetings are held virtually over Zoom at 7:00pm.
2024 NJDA Semi-Annual House of Delegates Meeting
2024 NJDA Semi-Annual House of Delegates Meeting
10:00am
Location TBA
NJDPAC Golf Outing
NJDPAC Golf Outing
October 9, 2024
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Trenton Country Club
201 Sullivan Way,
Trenton, NJ
Dinner Meeting: Controlling Infectious Diseases
General Membership Dinner Meeting
Controlling Infectious Diseases
Dr. Richard Szumita
6:00 pm
Waterview Pavillion
800 River Road
Belmar, NJ, 07719 United States
Dinner meetings are free to MOCDS members. ($90 each for Non-Members)s
2 CE Credits
2024 A.D.A. Annual Session - SmileCon
2024 A.D.A. Annual Session – SmileCon
Oct. 5–7 in Orlando, FL at the Orange County Convention Center
Trustees Meeting
Trustees Meeting
Trustees Meetings are held virtually over Zoom at 7:00pm.
Social at the Shore / Legislator’s Night
Social at the Shore
Member Networking Event and Legislator’s Night
Watermark
800 Ocean Avenue
Asbury Park, NJ
6:00pm
Contact Dr. Sniscak for information: tjsniscak@yahoo.com
Trustees Meeting
Trustees Meeting
Trustees Meetings are held virtually over Zoom at 7:00pm.
2024 NJDA Annual Session
New Jersey Dental Association Annual Session
NJDA's 2024 Annual Session is heading back to LBI for an education destination! Join us on Wednesday, May 8th at the Mainland Hotel, just 6 miles from Long Beach Island.
Conference: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Dinner Reception: 5:00-7:30pm
Registration includes: breakfast, 7 CEUs, lunch and dinner reception
NJDA Members: $275 | Non-Members: $495 | DENTISTS ONLY
Dinner Meeting - Ortho/Perio in the Aligner Age
Dinner Meeting
Ortho/Perio in the Aligner Age
Presenter: Dr. Frank Celenza
6:00pm
Waterview Pavillion
800 River Road
Belmar, NJ, 07719 United States
Dinner meetings are free to MOCDS members. ($90 each for Non-Members)s
2 CE Credits
President's Luncheon
Kindly join us for the Monmouth-Ocean County Dental Society's Kentucky Derby themed celebration honoring Dr. Matt Sones and Dr. John Soliman.
We invite you to an afternoon of food, drinks, music and games - Saddle Up for a Derby Delight!
Details of the event as follows:
Location: Eagle Oaks Golf and Country Club, 20 Shore Oaks Drive, Farmingdale, NJ 07727
Date: Sunday, April 21th, 2024
Time: 12:30-3:30PM
Suggested attire: Pastel colors and fun hats
Kindly RSVP by 3/31/2024
Trustees Meeting
Trustees Meeting
Trustees Meetings are held virtually over Zoom at 7:00pm.
Dinner Meeting - Connect the Dots: Harnessing the Strength of Digital Technologies
Dinner Meeting
Connect the Dots: Harnessing the Strength of Digital Technologies
Presenter: Dr. Naren Rajan
6:00pm
Waterview Pavillion
800 River Road
Belmar, NJ, 07719 United States
Dinner meetings are free to MOCDS members. ($90 each for Non-Members)s
2 CE Credits
Trustees Meeting
Trustees Meeting
Trustees Meetings are held virtually over Zoom at 7:00pm.
2024 Children’s Dental Health Month Fair
2024 Children’s Dental Health Month Fair
National Children’s Dental Health Month (NCDHM) began as a one-day event in Cleveland, Ohio, on February 3, 1941. The American Dental Association held the first national observance of Children’s Dental Health Day on February 8, 1949. The single day observance became a week-long event in 1955.
In 1981, the program was extended to a month-long observance known today as National Children’s Dental Health Month. Since 1941, the observance has grown from a two-city event into a nationwide program. NCDHM messages reach thousands of people in communities across the country and at numerous armed services bases.
Local observances often include displays of posters provided by the ADA, local poster contests such as the one MOCDS hosts, coloring and essay contests, health fairs, free dental screenings, museum exhibits, classroom presentations by dentists and other members of the dental team, and dental office tours.
Every February is National Children's Dental Health Month to raise awareness about the importance of oral health. NCDHM messages and materials have reached millions of people in communities across the country. Developing good habits at an early age and scheduling regular dental visits helps children to get a good start on a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums.
2024 Poster Contest
Join us in celebrating & promoting good oral health this February. There are multiple ways for kids to participate this year, so we are requesting YOU to engage with the community and your patient base to help get the word out.
THEME: Healthy Habits for Healthy Smiles
WHAT: Poster or Video
HOW: Please post this flyer in your office, website, or practice social media. We will be accepting submissions by:
Poster drop-off at your practice
E-mail submission of video or picture of poster
Direct message to MOCDS Instagram (@mocdsnj)
WHEN: February 1–29, 2024
Once the deadline (2/29) has passed, please email to let us know about any submissions received at your office to coordinate pick up/winner selection.
For questions, please contact:
Dr. Jocelyn Jeffries-Bruno
732-963-8680
Dr. Akriti Gupta
732-473-1123
mocdscontest2024@gmail.com
New Member Meeting and NJDA Officers Presentation
Dinner Meeting
New Member Meeting and NJDA Officers Presentation
NJDA President and Executive Director
6:00pm
Waterview Pavillion
800 River Road
Belmar, NJ, 07719 United States
Dinner meetings are free to MOCDS members. ($90 each for Non-Members)s
1 CE Credit
Trustees Meeting
Trustees Meeting
Trustees Meetings are held virtually over Zoom at 7:00pm.