The Saudi Dental Society was established in 1401H (1981G). Its temporary headquarter is at King Saud University. The University shall see to the realization of the Society’s objectives and shall financially and morally support the Society. The Society is directly related to His Excellency the President of the University
| During its establishment in 1981, the following were elected as the first set of officers: | |
| President | Dr. Sheriff El-Mofty (University of Riyadh) |
| Vice President | Dr. Sami Abdel Hameed (Ministry of Health) |
| Secretary | Dr. Basheer J. Zulqarnain (University of Riyadh) |
| Treasurer | Dr. Assam Khogeer (Jeddah) |
| In 1985, the new elected officers handled the Saudi Dental Society: | |
| President | Dr. Abdullah R. Al-Shammery |
| Vice President | Dr. Mohammed Asaad |
| Treasurer | Dr. Abdullah S. AlYahya |
| Members | Dr. Saleh M. Al-Shamrani Dr. Saad A. Al-Nazhan Dr. Ahmad Niazy Dr. Mahmoud Abed |
| The 1985 set of officers sat down until 1991. In January 28, 1992 election was conducted and the following were the new officers: | |
| President | Dr. Abdullah S. AlYahya |
| Vice President | Dr. Saleh M. Al-Shamrani |
| Treasurer | Dr. Abdullah M. AlDosari |
| Secretary | Dr. Saad A. Al-Nazhan |
| Members | Dr. Zaki Fakiha Dr. Sameer Khateery |
| In 1994 the following were elected: | |
| President | Dr.. Abdullah R. Al-Shammery |
| Vice President | Dr. Saad A. Al-Nazhan |
| Treasurer | Dr. Saleh M. Al-Shamrani |
| Members | Dr. Abdullah M. AlDosari |
| Dr. Khalid A. Al Wazzan | |
| Dr. Hassan Abdelwassie Dr. Mansour Assery |
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| Year 1997: | |
| President | Prof. Abdullah R. Al-Shammery |
| Vice President | Dr. Mohammed Q. Al Rifaiy |
| Secretary | Dr. Saad A. Al Nazhan |
| Treasurer | Dr. Saleh M. Al-Shamrani |
| Coordinator,Scientific Club | Dr. Mansour Assery |
| Coordinator, Scientific Com | Dr. Riyadh F. Akeel |
| Director, Health Education Committee | Dr. Khalid Al Wazzan |
| Coordinator, Publicity and News | Dr. Hassan Abdelwassie |
| Coordinator, Society Activities & Membership Services | Dr. Mohammed Abd. Al Garni |
| From 1999 to January 2004: | |
| President | Prof. Abdullah R. Al-Shammery |
| Deputy President | Dr. Mohammed Q. Al Rifaiy |
| Secretary | Dr. Saad A. Al Nazhan |
| Treasurer | Dr. Saleh M. Al-Shamrani |
| Coordinator, Scientific Club and SDS Representative | Dr. Mansour Assery |
| Coordinator, Scientific Committee | Dr. Riyadh F. Akeel |
| Director, Health Education Committee | Dr. Khalid Al Wazzan |
| Members | Dr. Abdullah M. AlDosari Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Malik |
| From 2004 to January 2007: | |
| President | Prof. Yousef F. Talic |
| Vice President | Dr. Khaled A. Balto |
| Secretary | Dr. Mohammad H. Al Jammaz |
| Treasurer | Dr. Sameer A. Mokeem |
| Members | Dr. Sami A. Al Saeed |
| Dr. Abdulaziz M. Al Malik | |
| Dr. Ali A. Al Ehaideb | |
| Dr. Mohammad I. Al Obaida | |
| Dr. Abdullah M. Al Dosari | |
| From 2007 to 2010 | |
| President | Prof. Yousef F. Talic |
| Vice President | Dr. Abdulghani I. Mira |
| Secretary | Dr. Hassan S. Halawany |
| Treasurer | Dr. Sameer A. Mokeem |
| Members | Dr. Ali A. Al Ehaideb |
| Dr. Mohammad H. Al Jammaz | |
| Dr. Abdullah S. Al Keraidis | |
| Dr. Saud A. Al Ajaji | |
| Dr. Hanan A. Balto | |
The Saudi Dental Society holds monthly scientific activities not only in Riyadh but also to the Western and Eastern provinces and other places with topics addressed are current trends in dental science, its clinical applications and technologies.
The Society also holds annually the International Dental Meeting.
