The Special Care Dental Association (SCDA) is a great international organization of oral health experts and other enthusiasts. Their goal is to help those with special needs achieve healthy teeth and bright smiles. SCDA is really good at finding friends. They have good relations with the American Hospital Dentists Association, the Disability Dental Association, and the American Geriatric Dental Association. These associations had similar goals and activities in many aspects, so they decided to join forces and establish SCDA. In this way, everyone has unified leadership and clearer goals, which is a good thing for the members and those who need their help. There is a mix of everyone in this association, including dentists, dental hygienists, assistants, health plan administrators, residents, students, and more. SCDA provides everyone with many learning opportunities and allows everyone to share and exchange experiences. Members can access many useful resources, learn about the latest industry trends, and participate in various professional exchanges and educational activities. SCDA also particularly encourages everyone to improve their knowledge and skills through scholarship programs and diploma certification programs, and obtain certificates that prove that they are great in this field. Overall, SCDA is a great organization that allows oral health professionals to better serve people with special needs.