The Saudi Dental Society was established in 1401H (1981G) which was adopted by King Saud University, represented by the College of Dentistry. However, its actual activity started in Rajab 1408H (1988G) by forming a preparatory committee whose task was completed in Rajab 1410H (1990G). As the lead was assumed by the first official board elected by the General Society, followed by the formation of other boards which are to be re-elected every two years and was in accordance with the internal Regulations. The society seeks to achieve many objectives through its various activities, most importantly to upgrade the dental medicine service level in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to promote scientific research in the various dental medicine areas, to upgrade the scientific and practical efficiency of the dentist, to collaborate between workers in the local, Arab and International level and to spread awareness and concern to maintain oral health care in the community.

The Saudi Dental Society’s main office is located in Dental School, King Saud University, Riyadh and has three other branches:

• King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah
• Eastern Province, Alkhobar
• Qassem Al Buraida, King Fahad Specialist Hospital

The Saudi Dental Journal is dedicated to the continuing professional develpment of dentistry in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Arab countries. Founded in 1989, the journal is the official publication of the Saudi Dental Society. The Saudi Dental Journal is 17 years old. 3 issues are printed every year and now it has reached it's 17th volume which means 51 issues untill today. The primary objectives of the Journal are multifarious: to advance the science and art of dentistry, to encourage scientific research, and to improve and enhance the general standard of dentistry in the Kingdom and the Arab world. Furthermore, the Journal serves as the major information source of dental health care in the Kingdom and the Region. the dental community is, therefore, provided with an educational tool which monitors and reports the latest developments in dental science and its application to preventive dentistry, clinical dentistry, dental care management, and dental research. Saudi Dental Journal The Journal publishes original scientific papers with special emphasis on accomplished research in and on Saudi Arabia, as well as unusual case reports, editorial and review articles, book reviews and other relevant information which assist the Journal in achieving its objetives in the context of high professional standards.