Santa Clara County Dental Society

Mandatory Annual Workplace Violence Prevention Training
2026-10-06 18:00 - 20:00, 2027-03-23 18:00 - 20:00, 2027-10-05 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online Via Zoom
NEW BENEFIT! FREE FOR MEMBER DENTISTS!
Each year, an average of nearly 2 million American workers report having been a victim of violence at work, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics puts the number of annual workplace homicides at about 400. California now requires employers to have an “effective” program to prevent workplace violence in place by July 1, 2024; to include “Active Shooter Training” and to renew this training annually for all staff.
Join SCCDS and speaker Dr. Kriss Ghafourpour, who will share his expertise on this topic reviewing the most common nationally recognized calls for action in such situations. Dr. Ghafourpour comes to us with over 30 years of experience in the Emergency Medical Services, currently Training Sergeant for Virginia Beach EMS, member of the FBI InfraGard civilian task force, and a certified firearms instructor for the DOJ. This course will focus on your safety and how to be prepared and gain the skills needed to prevent, recognize, and increase your ability to survive during an active shooter incident. This course will provide details on what behaviors to look for and who to contact to prevent an active shooter incident. You will learn how to make educated life-saving decisions regarding which actions to take during an active shooter incident. You will also receive documents for setting up a response plan for your employee handbook, conducting drills, and appropriate first aid equipment to add to your office.
This course will cover:
Current Statistics and CA Senate Bill 533
Common active shooter behavior
When to report suspicious behavior
Active shooter trends
Recognize a threat and transition quickly to take action
Determine how to prepare yourself to escape, hide, and fight during an active shooter incident
What to do when law enforcement arrives
This course will be held online via Zoom. The link will be sent out 24 hours before the event.
Registration Options*
CDA Member Dentist (Free!)
Dental Staff/Auxiliary ($45.00)
Non CDA Member Dentist ($150.00)

General Membership Meeting: The Influence of Prosthetic Designs on Peri-implant Tissue Health
2026-10-08 18:30 - 20:30 | Hybrid, 1485 Park Ave., San Jose, CA, 95126, United States
There has been a significant increase in the prevalence of dental implants. Despite the effectiveness of dental implants, there have been an increasing number of patients presenting with peri-implant bone loss. While the etiologies of peri-implant bone loss are multifactorial, a growing body of evidence suggests substantial connections between the state of peri-implant health and the design characteristics of the implant suprastructures in the persistent presence of oral biofilm. Implant positioning and prosthetic designs have been suggested to play a significant role in influencing the peri-implant marginal bone level. Without an optimal strategy to manage these prosthetic designs and implant suprastructures, the risk of peri-implant bone loss may escalate, potentially leading to unfavorable outcomes like peri-implantitis.
By the completion of this course each participant should be able to:
1. Understand the principles of ideal implant positioning.
2. Recognize the influence of prosthetic designs on peri-implant health.
3. Analyze the relationship between implant positioning and compensatory prosthetic designs, highlighting the biological implications of non-ideal prosthetic designs on peri-implant soft and hard tissue stability.
Biography:
Dr. Guo-Hao (Alex) Lin, DDS, MS, is a Diplomate and examiner of the American Board of Periodontology (board certified periodontist) and an ITI Fellow. Currently he is an Associate Professor and the Director of the Postgraduate Periodontics Program at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). Dr. Lin is a recipient of several awards from the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP). He has published more than 90 research articles in peer-reviewed journals and contributed to several book chapters. His research focuses on evidence-based dentistry and implant-related clinical trials.

Mandatory Opioid Training for License Renewal
2026-10-15 18:00 - 20:00, 2027-03-02 18:00 - 20:00, 2027-10-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Online Via Zoom
2 Units of CE (Category 1)
THIS COURSE WILL BE HELD ONLINE VIA ZOOM – THE LINK WILL BE SENT 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE EVENT
Pain management in dentistry is not just about filling cavities, it’s about ensuring patient comfort and safety. In this class, doctors will gain the skills to identify various pain management options and regulatory requirements for opioids. They will also learn to recognize signs of substance use disorders in patients and develop strategies to manage vulnerable situations. Join us and become a confident, compassionate provider of dental pain management!
THIS COURSE IS DENTAL BOARD APPROVED FOR LICENSE RENEWAL
Registration Options*
CDA Member Dentist (Free!)
Dental Staff/Auxiliary ($80.00)
Non CDA Member Dentist ($230.00)

SCCDS Fall Shred Event - 10/17/26
2026-10-17 08:00 - 12:00 | SCCDS Office
Clear out the clutter! Get up to 25 standard banker boxes of your old patient records shredded and disposed of securely!
PLEASE REMOVE ALL X-RAYS FROM CHARTS PRIOR TO DROPOFF. They will take it all but they must be separate. Your x-rays may be denied if they are not separated.
E-waste drop-off is available! Please note that e-waste collection CANNOT accept household/kitchen appliances, microwave ovens, ink toner cartridges, alkaline batteries, medical devices, or light bulbs.
Cardboard recycling is NOT available on-site, so please plan to bring your empty boxes with you after drop-off.
Registration Options*
SCCDS Member Dentist (Free!)

Not All Cookies Are Sweet: A Practical Privacy Compliance Guide for Dental Practices - 10/29/26
2026-10-29 18:00 - 19:00 | SCCDS Office
California’s Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA) has become the basis for a growing wave of lawsuits and demand letters targeting businesses that use common website technologies such as cookies, tracking pixels, analytics tools, and online forms. Dental practices may be affected even when these technologies are implemented by website developers, marketing agencies, or third-party vendors.
This program provides a practical overview of CIPA and its potential application to dental practice websites. The presenters will explain how common website features may create legal risk, discuss the relationship between CIPA, HIPAA, and other privacy requirements, review recent litigation and legislative developments, and identify steps dental practices can take to reduce potential exposure.
FREE For SCCDS Member Dentists – Dinner Included!
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