Santa Clara County Dental Society

CPR Certification Courses
2026-03-16 18:00 - 22:00, 2026-03-23 18:00 - 22:00, 2026-04-03 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-04-04 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-04-13 18:00 - 22:00, 2026-04-20 18:00 - 22:00, 2026-05-02 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-05-08 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) and 7 more dates | SCCDS Office
CPR certification is REQUIRED for ALL dental professionals and is highly recommended for front office staff. Completion of this course provides an American Heart Association CPR certification which is valid for two years.
COURSE INCLUDES
• Registration
• Lecture
• Audio/visual presentation
• Demonstrations
• Written and practical exam
Registration Options*
CDA Member Dentist ($80.00)
Dental Staff/Auxiliary ($80.00)
Non CDA Member Dentist ($170.00)

SMCDS Event - Ridge Preservation: Less Traumatic Extractions and Bone Grafting for Implant Placement
2026-03-18 18:00 - 21:00 | Hiller Aviation Museum, 601 Skyway Rd, San Carlos, CA, 94070, United States
TOPIC
Ridge Preservation: Less Traumatic Extractions and Bone Grafting for Implant Placement
CONTINUING EDUCATION 3 CE Unit (Core)
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Understand the biologic principles of post-extraction ridge remodeling and how extraction technique influences hard and soft tissue preservation. Apply atraumatic extraction principles to minimize alveolar bone loss and optimize sites for future implant placement. Select appropriate ridge preservation strategies based on socket anatomy, infection status, and implant timing considerations. Choose bone grafting materials and barrier techniques that support predictable ridge preservation and implant-driven outcomes. Integrate ridge preservation into comprehensive implant treatment planning to improve implant positioning, esthetics, and long-term success.
SPEAKER BIO: Aman Bhullar, DMD, is an experienced dentist who provides general, restorative, and cosmetic dentistry to patients of all ages and backgrounds. He leads the team of experts at The Glen Dental in San Jose, California. Patients trust Dr. Bhullar for his compassion, commitment to excellence, and friendly demeanor. Dr. Bhullar provides a wide array of dental services, including preventive care, routine dental exams, fillings, root canals, crowns, bridges, veneers, and dentures. He is also an expert in dental implantology. Having completed extensive training and performed countless procedures, he has been awarded a prestigious fellowship in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. Dr. Bhullar is the first and only Board Certified Implantologist in the San Jose and Campbell area. Born and raised in Vancouver, British Columbia, Dr. Bhullar received his Bachelor of Science from the University of British Columbia in Vancouver. He then completed his Doctor of Dental Medicine at Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry at Temple University in Philadelphia.

Mandatory Opioid Training for License Renewal
2026-03-19 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)

Mandatory Annual HIPAA Training
2026-03-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Online Via Zoom
THIS COURSE WILL BE HELD ONLINE VIA ZOOM – THE LINK WILL BE SENT 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE EVENT
You will learn:
• Privacy Rule • Security Rule • Omnibus Rule • Penalties• Investigation triggers • Breaches • Business Associates • Technology risks & rewards • How to protect your practice
Find out what info is real and what rumors are fake in the HIPAA world and hear some real-world cases and fines that come with them. This is a must-hear lecture for any practice owner who is concerned with being compliant and wants to be “in the know”.
Registration Options*
SCCDS Member Dentist (FREE!)
Dental Staff/Auxiliary ($75.00)
Non CDA Member Dentist ($225.00)

General Membership Meeting: My Digital Journey
2026-04-09 18:30 - 20:30 | Hybrid, 1485 Park Ave., San Jose, CA, 95126, United States
Dental technology investments—from intraoral scanners and mills to 3D printers and CBCT—can transform patient care, team efficiency, and practice profitability. Yet many practices underutilize these tools, missing opportunities to streamline workflows, delegate effectively, and deliver comprehensive care. This session teaches dental professionals how to maximize their technology ROI by fully leveraging existing tools, implementing consistent workflows, and empowering team members to take ownership. Learn practical strategies to expand the use of your devices beyond the basics, boost patient outcomes, enhance team morale, and drive measurable growth for your practice.
Biography:
Dr. Apekian graduated from University of California, Davis with a degree in Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior. She earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of California, San Francisco in 2007, where she graduated top of her class. She is active in the Sacramento District Dental Society, serving as previous Legislative Committee Chair, as well as serving on the Continuing Education, Ethics, and Leadership Committees. She has also represented Sacramento at the CDA House of Delegates. Dr. Apekian is an active member of the California Dental Association, American Dental Association, and UCSF Alumni Association. Dr. Apekian recently accepted the smart integration award honoring female clinicians in the area of digital dentistry.

PALS Renewal ONLY
2026-04-11 10:00 - 16:30 | SCCDS Office
**THIS COURSE IS ONLY FOR RENEWAL OF CURRENT PALS PROVIDERS**
If it’s been two years since you last certified in PALS, this one-day class is for you. Update your skills and learn the latest in life-saving treatments.
We fully review everything on what’s new and what you need to know. Your PALS recertification is valid for two years. The current format for the review lecture is in person with our teachers in the morning and the skills portion of the course will be held in-person for practice and testing in the afternoon. You will have a 30 minute period to get lunch.
Prerequisites
You must have a current AHA PALS provider card. There is no grace period awarded for expired provider cards.
On successfully completing the course you will qualify for 6 hours of Category 1 CE.

8 Hour Infection Control and Dental Practice Act Law for DAs
2026-04-18 08:00 - 15:30, 2026-05-09 08:00 - 15:30, 2026-06-13 08:00 - 15:30 | SCCDS Office
THIS COURSE IS FOR UNREGISTERED DENTAL ASSISTANTS OR NEW RDA APPLICANTS ONLY. IF YOU ARE A LICENSED DENTAL PROFESSIONAL, PLEASE SIGN UP FOR OUR “LICENSE RENEWAL” COURSE INSTEAD.
Non-RDA dental assistants are required by the Dental Board of California to take an 8-hour training course in Infection Control and a certified 2-hour Dental Practice Act course. This program satisfies these requirements. This course includes 4 hours of online study that MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE the 4 hours of in-class study. Check-in begins at 8 am. Boxed lunch included!
Registration Options*
Dental Staff/Auxiliary ($395.00)

Mandatory Annual CalOSHA Training
2026-04-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Online Via Zoom
THIS COURSE WILL BE HELD ONLINE VIA ZOOM – LINK WILL BE SENT 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE EVENT
CalOSHA is complex and extensive. Compliance, especially in the healthcare industry, is important, and non-compliance can have far-reaching effects on an office. Make sure you and your staff have proof of annual training with our focused training
This Course will include:
Safety compliance with the latest Cal/OSHA updates.
Bloodborne Pathogen & Aerosol Transmissible Disease standard and hazard communication
An emergency action plan
The latest revision to the Hazard Communication Standard based on the Globally Harmonized System (GHS)
Required training review and labeling standards
Registration Options*
SCCDS Member Dentist (FREE!)
Dental Staff/Auxiliary ($75.00)
Non CDA Member Dentist ($225.00)

Play & Learn at Dave and Busters! - 04/26/26
2026-04-26 11:00 - 14:00 | Dave and Busters – Milpitas, 940 Great Mall Dr, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
Sunday, April 26th @ 11:00am
940 Great Mall Dr, Milpitas, CA 95035
FREE For SCCDS Members
Are you an air hockey champion? Do you live for the thrill of drifting the Batmobile through a Monaco Grand Prix? We want to see it!
Join the fun on April 26th, starting with a delicious barbecue lunch over a 1-hour presentation that will give you real takeaways on how to improve patient communication and connection. Then hit the arcade with 75 game chips and UNLIMITED PLAY on non-redemption games!
This is one Sunday Funday you won’t want to miss!

10 Tips for Perfect Fitting Crowns - 5/3/26
2026-05-03 10:00 - 15:00 | SCCDS Office
Sunday, May 3rd
10:00am – 3:00pm
3 CE Units
Lunch Included
Free for SCCDS Members
This exclusive event is only available for current SCCDS Members
1485 Park Ave, San Jose 95126

○ Upskill your team with best-in-class preparation and scanning techniques that lead to better-fitting restorations.
○ Learn to analyze scans before sending your Rx to the lab so you and your assistants can reduce errors, remakes, and rescans.
○ Identify areas of improvement in your lab communication workflow using the latest scanning, ordering, and case management technology.
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General Membership Meeting: Special Care Dentistry for General Dentists and Specialists
2026-05-14 18:30 - 20:30 | Hybrid, 1485 Park Ave., San Jose, CA, 95126, United States
Serving patients with special health care needs is a powerful way to differentiate your practice and build lasting relationships. This course gives general dentists and specialists the clinical, behavioral, and systems-based tools to confidently care for patients with developmental disabilities, complex medical histories, behavioral challenges, and aging-related conditions. Gain practical workflows, treatment planning pearls, and understand medical-dental considerations that reduce chair time and improve predictability. Expand your impact and grow a highly loyal, referral-driven segment of your practice!
During this course you will learn:
1. Foundation of Special Care Dentistry and what it includes
2. Most common Clinical Presentations & Medical Considerations
3. Management of Behaviors and Modification of Environments
4. Admin, Team and Medical Collaboration
5. Sedation, OR and High-Risk Care 6. Emergency Preparedness and Portable Care Key Takeaways
Biography:
Sampada Deshpande DDS, FACD practices in San Mateo County, CA. Due to her specialized training, she is consistently approached for care by patients with Special Health Care Needs (SHCNs) and/or medical complexities. Author of the book, Persevering, Sampada earned a DDS from the University of Washington in 2018 and completed a GPR at Alameda Health System in 2023. Sampada lectures nationally on treating patients with SHCN’s in a private practice setting and using portable dentistry. Her writing on this topic and others has been featured in the American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry and Dental Economics. She manages a family-first practice in San Carlos, CA, where she also offer sedation services to those that require it. She lives with her husband and children in the East Bay.

Mandatory Harassment Prevention Training for EMPLOYEES ONLY
2026-05-21 13:00 - 14:00 | Online Via Zoom
Since January 1, 2021, California businesses with five (5) or more employees MUST provide harassment prevention training every two (2) years. Employees are required to have 1 hour of training within six (6) months of hire. In this instructor-led session, attendees will engage in discussions on all forms of sexual harassment (verbal, visual, and physical). Other types of prohibited harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and abusive conduct will also be covered in an interactive format.
Attendees will learn how to recognize problems and their responsibility in the prevention of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and abusive conduct. Topics include reporting, bystander intervention as well as practical tips on how to stay out of trouble and keep the workplace harassment-free.
This course will be held online via Zoom. The link will be sent out 24 hours before the event.

Infection Control & Dental Practice Act Law for License Renewal
2026-05-29 08:00 - 12:30 | Online Via Zoom
THIS COURSE IS FOR LICENSED DENTAL PROFESSIONALS ONLY. IF YOU ARE AN UNLICENSED DENTAL ASSISTANT OR NEW RDA APPLICANT, PLEASE SIGN UP FOR OUR “8 HOUR INFECTION CONTROL” COURSE INSTEAD.
THIS COURSE WILL BE HELD ONLINE VIA ZOOM – LINK WILL BE SENT 24 HOURS PRIOR TO EVENT
4 CE Units
All LICENSED dental professionals are required to take Infection Control and Dental Practice Act (DPA) courses in order to renew their licenses every two years. This course meets all of the Dental Board requirements.
Registration Options*
CDA Member Dentist ($89.00)
Dental Staff/Auxiliary ($89.00)
Non CDA Member Dentist ($239.00)

ACLS Renewal ONLY
2026-05-30 10:00 - 16:30 | SCCDS Office
**THIS COURSE IS ONLY FOR RENEWAL OF CURRENT ACLS PROVIDERS**
If it’s been two years since you last certified in ACLS, this one-day class is for you. Update your skills and learn the latest in life-saving treatments.
We fully review everything on what’s new and what you need to know. Your ACLS recertification is valid for two years. The current format for the review lecture is in person with our teachers in the morning, and the skills portion of the course will be held in person for practice and testing in the afternoon. You will have 30 minutes to get lunch.
Prerequisites:
You must have a current AHA ACLS provider card. There is no grace period awarded for expired provider cards.
On completing the course, you will qualify for 6 hours of Category 1 CE.
We highly suggest that students take this one hour self-assessment before the class:
Take the Pre-Class Self-Assessment
