BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Santa Clara County Dental Society - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Santa Clara County Dental Society
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://sccds.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Santa Clara County Dental Society
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Los_Angeles
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20250309T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20251102T090000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20260308T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20261101T090000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20270314T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20271107T090000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260611T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260611T133000
DTSTAMP:20260609T231851
CREATED:20260512T202323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T202323Z
UID:10000268-1781181000-1781184600@sccds.org
SUMMARY:SMCDS Event: When the Front Office Walks Out: One Doctor’s Case for Remote Staffing - 6/11/26
DESCRIPTION:12:30 – 1:30 pm \nFree Webinar – Attendees will receive the meeting link the by email the day before \nThis 60-minute session presents a working case study of Dr. Josh Solomon’s practice in Livermore\, CA\, which transitioned core front office operations to a remote staffing model following significant team turnover. \nCONTINUING EDUCATION\n1 CE 20% \nAttendees will leave with:\n1. A peer-told\, real-world case study of remote staffing inside a private practice\n2. A clear breakdown of what a remote team can own day-to-day — and the true cost compared to in-house\n3. Honest answers to the most common concerns: patient experience\, viability\, and team buy-in\n4. A practical approach to lowering overhead by paying only for the staff capacity you actually need\n5. What integration actually looks like — use cases\, best practices\, and common pitfalls to avoid \nSPEAKER BIOS: \nJoshua Solomon\, DDS\, MS is a second-generation pediatric dentist and has been in practice in Livermore\, California for 20 years. He is a graduate of the University of the Pacific with a B.S. in Biological Sciences and a D.D.S. Following dental school\, Dr. Solomon completed an additional 2-year specialty residency at the University of Texas Dental Branch – Houston and a Master’s program in conjunction with the Department of Oral-Biomaterials. \nWhen not treating patients in his office\, Dr. Josh is an internationally recognized speaker and clinical instructor. Dr. Solomon is full faculty at the Bioclear Learning Center in Washington\, owner/director of the Bioclear Pediatric Learning Center and the Dental Specialty Training Center. The center was designed to provide small-group\, hands-on courses in advanced restorative techniques for pediatric and general dentists. He serves as a product evaluator and key opinion leader for many national and international dental companies. \nChristine Sison\, BA\, MS is the CEO of Swiss Monkey\, a staffing and virtual front office services company. She has built and has managed a dental practice for over 10 years and has her Bachelor of Neurobiology from UC Berkeley and a Master of Health Policy and Management from the Harvard School of Public Health. Prior to her work in dentistry\, she conducted brain tumor research at UCSF\, assisted in the integration of IT into clinics and hospitals\, and later led the development of community-wide healthcare systems\, including telemedicine efforts.
URL:https://sccds.org/events/smcds-event-when-the-front-office-walks-out-one-doctors-case-for-remote-staffing-6-11-26/
LOCATION:Online Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:1 CE Unit (Cat 2),June,Lunch&Learn,Upcoming Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sccds.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/smcds_logo_517x71.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260611T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260611T200000
DTSTAMP:20260609T231851
CREATED:20260429T215725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T215725Z
UID:10000265-1781200800-1781208000@sccds.org
SUMMARY:From Practice Growth to Wealth Freedom Presented by Pantheon and Fernandez - 6/11/26
DESCRIPTION:Thursday June 11th\, 2026\n6:00 – 8:00pm\nCalifornia Dental Arts – 20421 Pacifica Dr. Cupertino\, CA 95014\n2 CE Units\nDinner Included\nVERY LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE \nThis in-person dinner lecture provides an educational discussion on the relationship between dental practice performance\, career decision-making\, and long-term financial preparedness. Co- presented by a practicing dentist and a financial professional\, the program offers a multidisciplinary perspective on how clinical operations\, practice optimization\, and informed financial planning intersect over the course of a dental career. \nDesigned for both dental practice owners and associates\, the lecture explores strategies that support sustainable practice growth\, operational efficiency\, and professional balance. Content is presented at a conceptual and educational level\, emphasizing evaluation of current approaches\, awareness of available strategies\, and alignment between professional goals and long-term planning. \nTopics Include: \n\nCareer pathways in dentistry: associate and owner perspectives\nPractice growth and performance considerations at different career stages\nOperational efficiency and integration optimization within dental practices\nUnderstanding how practice systems impact profitability\nFoundational concepts of financial preparedness for dentists\nEvaluating whether current financial strategies align with professional goals\nCommon planning considerations for dentists across career phases\nBalancing professional responsibilities\, personal priorities\, and long-term goals\nCase-based discussion from both clinical and financial perspectives\n\n  \nPresented By: \n                     
URL:https://sccds.org/events/from-practice-growth-to-wealth-freedom-presented-by-pantheon-and-fernandez-6-11-26/
LOCATION:California Dental Arts\, 20421 Pacifica Dr.\, Cupertino\, CA\, 95014\, United States
CATEGORIES:2 CE Units (Cat 2),Continuing Education,June,Special Events,Upcoming Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sccds.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Screenshot-2026-04-29-142147.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260614T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260614T150000
DTSTAMP:20260609T231851
CREATED:20260501T163741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T223247Z
UID:10000266-1781438400-1781449200@sccds.org
SUMMARY:SCCDS Summer Picnic - Vasona Park - 6/14/26
DESCRIPTION:June 14\, 2026 \n12 pm – 3 pm \nVasona Park – 333 Blossom Hill Road\, Los Gatos\, CA 95032 \nGateway Pavilion Picnic Site \nFREE for SCCDS Members \nBring Your Favorite Dish or Treat to the Potluck Lunch \nTake a walk on the wild side at the SCCDS Annual Picnic! Enjoy family friendly games and activities\, a festive potluck lunch\, and a raffle packed with prizes that bring a sense of adventure to every summer day! \nWe look forward to celebrating with friends and family alike! Due to capacity limitations\, we are able to accommodate up to 4 guests per accompanying member. We appreciate your understanding. \n 
URL:https://sccds.org/events/sccds-summer-picnic-vasona-park-6-14-26/
LOCATION:Vasona Park – Gateway Pavilion\, 333 Blossom Hill Road\, Los Gatos\, CA\, 95032\, United States
CATEGORIES:June,Special Events,Upcoming Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sccds.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-Picnic-Sq.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260623T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260623T183000
DTSTAMP:20260609T231851
CREATED:20260520T175614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T181630Z
UID:10000271-1782234000-1782239400@sccds.org
SUMMARY:TDIC Webinar: The Refund Obstacle Course: Mastering Communication and Risks - 6/23/26
DESCRIPTION:Uncomfortable handing patient refunds? You’re not alone! Learn practical strategies and proven communication techniques to respond to patient requests while maintaining continuity of care and objective documentation that protects your dental office. By skilling up on best practices\, you can preserve goodwill during negotiations\, foster transparent communication and effectively address patient concerns. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nDevelop strategies to manage patient refund requests while maintaining trust and continuity of care.\nImplement best practices for refund negotiations while promoting clear communication and goodwill.\nUnderstand proper documentation of refund discussions to minimize risks and support optimal outcomes.
URL:https://sccds.org/events/tdic-webinar-the-refund-obstacle-course-mastering-communication-and-risks-6-23-26/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:June,Online CE Course,Upcoming Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sccds.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/TDIC_26_Refunds-Webinar_6-23_1200x400.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260623T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260623T190000
DTSTAMP:20260609T231851
CREATED:20260422T204404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T210343Z
UID:10000264-1782237600-1782241200@sccds.org
SUMMARY:Reduce PPO Dependency Presented by Fortune - 6/23/26
DESCRIPTION:Reduce PPO Dependency\nProtect Your Practice Value and Revenue & Diversify Your Practice\nTuesday\, June 23rd \n6:00pm – 7:00pm \nOnline via Zoom \n1 CE Unit \nYou’ve probably wrestled with the question\, “Does accepting insurance help your dental practice?”  There’s no simple answer\, but your choice will have a major impact on your practice for years to come. \nThis event is designed for the dentist who wants to stay massively profitable in the midst of shrinking dental insurance reimbursement. You will learn: \n\nThe formula for strategically dropping PPOs\n6-step system to ensure patient retention\nOrganizing your billing system to increase collections\nKey performance indicators to track a proactive transition\nScripting communication to keep your patient base\nProviding a remarkable patient experience\n\nPresented By:
URL:https://sccds.org/events/reduce-ppo-dependency-presented-by-fortune-6-23-26/
LOCATION:Online Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:1 CE Unit (Cat 2),Continuing Education,June,Online CE Course,Special Events,Upcoming Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sccds.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Mila-Givens.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260625T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260625T200000
DTSTAMP:20260609T231851
CREATED:20260514T174947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T174947Z
UID:10000269-1782410400-1782417600@sccds.org
SUMMARY:Watch Party - The Shaping Revolution: Efficient Techniques for Enhanced Endodontic Outcomes - 6/25/26
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, June 25 \n6:00pm – 8:00pm \n1 CEU \nFREE for SCCDS Members \nIn Person at SCCDS \nDinner Provided \nThis course explores a modern approach to root canal shaping that prioritizes efficiency\, effectiveness\, and clinical excellence. You’ll learn how advanced shaping techniques can often eliminate the need for a glide path\, saving time without compromising results. Through real case examples\, the course demonstrates how streamlined shaping creates more time for activated irrigation and enhanced disinfection using tools like the EndoActivator. \nCourse Objectives: \n\nUnderstand the advantages of contemporary shaping techniques for endodontic procedures.\nApply a simplified\, efficient shaping method to improve clinical workflow.\nUtilize activated irrigation with the EndoActivator to achieve superior disinfection and treatment outcomes.\n\n  \nFeatured Speaker:\n\nDr. Pullen graduated from USC dental school in 1999. He then completed a 1-year AEGD in the Army Dental Corps in 2000. Dr. Pullen served 3 years in Landstuhl\, Germany in the Army Dental Corps and then practiced as a general dentist for two years in Yorba Linda\, CA. Dr. Pullen attended the Long Beach VA endodontic program and graduated in 2006. He opened a private practice limited to Endodontics in Brea\, CA in 2007 and became board certified in endodontics in 2013. Notice to audience: This speaker is being compensated by Dentsply Sirona for this event but does not have monetary or other interest(s) with Dentsply Sirona and/or with any company whose products are discussed or presented in this presentation. \n  \n  \n  \nPresented By:\n \n\n 
URL:https://sccds.org/events/watch-party-the-shaping-revolution-efficient-techniques-for-enhanced-endodontic-outcomes-6-25-26/
LOCATION:SCCDS Office
CATEGORIES:1 CE Unit (Cat 1),June,Special Events,Upcoming Events
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR