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SUMMARY:CDA Now+Next San Jose - 3/1/26
DESCRIPTION:Network and skill up through Now + Next in Dentistry.\nSunday\, March 1st \n10am – 1:30pm \nFREE for CDA Members \n2 CE Credits \nJoin in fun programs designed just for early career dentists. Connect with peers\, leaders and mentors through events near you. This year our experts are speaking on Break Through Your Career Slump: Clarity\, Purpose and Direction. Feeling restless\, disenchanted or uncertain about your future? You’re not alone. In fact\, 30% of dentists who are 6 to 10 years into practice report that they wish they’d chosen another profession. And another 48% might or might not have chosen the field. A mindset shift can impact clinical performance\, patient care and relationships. Explore how to navigate career plateaus to find clarity\, purpose and direction with Nate Yang\, DDS\, and Saroya Safi\, DDS. Join a discussion on the signs and symptoms of career disillusionment and learn how to get unstuck through self-assessment and goal setting. This workshop will provide actionable steps to help reignite your passion and purpose in dentistry and elevate care. \nWhat you’ll learn: \n\nUnderstand how to conduct a self-assessment\, take control of your mindset and reflect on your values.\nDevelop intentional goals and action plans to support professional development\, clinical growth and excellent patient care.\nLearn to assess and develop interpersonal skills to build stronger connections with your dental team and patients.\n\n  \nNathan Yang\, DDS  \nDr. Nathan Yang balances being a Dental Director at North East Medical Services\, a federally qualified health center and maintaining a private practice with his wife in San Francisco. His dental interests range from implementing new technologies and systems at the community clinic to teaching clinical dental photography. He served as clinical assistant professor in the Department of Integrated Reconstructive Dental Sciences from 2007-2018 at the Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry. He received his DDS degree from the Dugoni School of Dentistry in 2006. His interests outside of dentistry include collecting comics\, vintage video games\, trying to play golf\, collecting sneakers and cameras. \n  \nSoraya Safi\, DMD \n\nDr. Soraya Safi is a general dentist and dental coach based in Southern California. With over a decade in private practice\, she bridges clinical excellence with leadership and business growth. As the founder of Dr. Safi Coaching and creator of The Forever Associate Dentist\, she empowers dentists to strengthen communication\, boost production\, and think like owners. Known for her relatable\, experience-driven teaching\, Dr. Safi inspires dentists to lead confidently\, find fulfillment\, and achieve sustainable success in every stage of their careers. \n\n 
URL:https://sccds.org/events/cda-nownext-san-jose-3-1-26/
LOCATION:Top Golf – San Jose\, 10 Topgolf Drive\, San Jose\, CA\, 95002\, United States
CATEGORIES:2 CE Units (Cat 1),Continuing Education,March,Special Events,Upcoming Events
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