Santa Clara County Dental Society

3rd Annual SCCDS Gala - 01/25/26
2026-01-25 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Glasshouse SJ, 84 W Santa Clara Street, San Jose, CA, 95113, United States
Join us for the 3rd Annual Gala, an evening of celebration, elegance, and community. This year’s masquerade-themed event will feature a festive dinner, lively entertainment, and the installation of the 2026 Board of Directors. Don’t miss this special occasion to connect with colleagues, honor our leaders, and enjoy a night of fun and sophistication.
In the spirit of the masquerade and its magic of transformation, SCCDS invites members to showcase their own remarkable “Smile Transformations.” Share before-and-after photos of your work restoring confidence and creating beautiful smiles. Submissions will be featured during the Gala, with one outstanding transformation revealed and honored during the evening’s festivities.

Registration Options:

SCCDS Members – $45
SCCDS Guest – $65

Dental Startups and Dental Practice Acquisitions Symposium - 1/24/25
2026-01-24 09:00 - 15:00 | SCCDS Office
January 24, 2026
9:00am-3:00pm
In Person at SCCDS
NO CE CREDITS: FREE
6 CE CREDITS: $60
Join us for one of the most comprehensive and complete seminars about starting your business careers in dental field. If you intend to do a startup , buy an existing practice or expand your operations, this is the perfect day with lots of resources and information and network for you. We assembled some of the most experienced and resourceful professionals in the industry to assist you in this seminar.

Infection Control & Dental Practice Act Law for License Renewal
2025-12-19 16:00 - 20:30, 2025-10-17 01:00 - 05:30 | 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)

SCCDS Holiday Party
2025-12-04 19:00 - 21:00 | SCCDS Office
Help our Leadership ring in the Holidays! Bring a dish or a bottle of wine to share with your fellow dentists and enjoy holiday music and fun finger food!
Registration Options*
CDA Member Dentist (Free!)
SCCDS Member Guest (Free) – Limit 1

How to Strategically Sell to a Partner, Associate, or a DSO - 11/20/25
2025-11-20 10:00 - 12:00 | SCCDS Office
Unlock the art of successful practice transitions with this comprehensive course, designed to guide you through every stage of the process. From deciding when to retire to understanding the value of your practice and preparing for a seamless transition, we address common obstacles that sellers face. By breaking down each segment of the transition process, we provide clarity and equip you with a simplified task list to confidently begin your transition journey.
Discover the intricacies of practice valuation to ensure that you maximize the value of your efforts. Identify the ideal buyer for your practice, whether it’s a partner, associate, or Dental Service Organization (DSO). Learn to optimize tax strategies during the sale process, effectively manage post-sale liabilities, and enhance your practice’s value pre-sale. Gain invaluable insight into DSOs, including evaluating their structures and benefits to make informed decisions.
Gain comprehensive understanding and confidence in navigating practice transitions. Assess diverse DSO opportunities, select the right partner, and confidently navigate legal pitfalls for a smooth transition. With actionable steps and insights provided throughout the course, you’ll be well-prepared to embark on your practice transition journey with confidence and clarity.
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this session, attendees should be able to:

Determine the value of a practice.
Evaluate the right kind of buyer.
Learn how to implement tax-saving strategies.
Learn the HR pitfalls you need to implement before selling so you don’t get sued into retirement.
Learn what to include in the most important agreements: Letter of Intent, Asset Purchase Agreement, etc.
Determine how to handle your lease.
Learn the legal due diligence you need to do before selling.
Take actionable steps to increase the value of your practice before selling.
Gain a comprehensive understanding of DSOs, including their structures, benefits, and challenges.
Evaluate and assess different DSO opportunities

Speaker Bios:
Ali Oromchian, JD, LL.M., is a leading legal authority in dental law and the founding attorney of Dental & Medical Counsel, PC, with over two decades of experience. His deep connection to dentistry comes from his wife’s nearly two-decade-long career as a pediatric dentist. This personal insight fuels his dedication to empowering dentists to navigate their legal challenges and achieve their practice goals. In doing so, Ali has helped thousands of doctors open their practices while maintaining legal compliance. Ali is frequently quoted and contributes articles to dental publications, including the California Dental Association, Progressive Dentist, Progressive Orthodontists, Dentistry Today, Dentaltown, and The New Dentist magazines, further showcasing his commitment to the dental community.
Gavin Shea is a recognized and trusted healthcare industry leader with more than two decades of experience guiding clients through practice transitions, start-ups and growth. With a specific focus on practice transition financing, Gavin brings a balanced and unique perspective of the vital stakeholders that contribute to a successful transition. This experience empowers practice owners to navigate their transitions with ease, confidence, and foresight, ensuring they rise above challenges and seize opportunities. Additionally, as a respected financial partner, Gavin has been invited to speak at multiple national and regional healthcare conferences and has authored numerous articles focused on guiding practice owners through each stage of their career from New Doctor to a thriving retirement.
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General Membership Meeting: Insights into Artificial Intelligence in Dentistry
2025-11-13 10:30 - 12:30 | Hybrid, 1485 Park Ave., San Jose, CA, 95126, United States
THIS COURSE WILL BE HELD ONLINE VIA ZOOM – THE LINK WILL BE SENT 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE EVENT
This lecture provides a comprehensive overview of the profound impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on dental medicine. It equips dental professionals with the knowledge and skills to evaluate and effectively integrate AI technologies into their research or clinical practice. The presentation begins with an introduction to fundamental AI and machine learning concepts. It then explores current and emerging AI applications in dental diagnostics, treatment planning, patient management, and outcome prediction. Ethical considerations and data security are highlighted, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding patient privacy. Real-world case studies illustrate the practical benefits and challenges of using AI to enhance diagnostic accuracy, optimize treatment outcomes, and improve patient satisfaction. The lecture aims to demystify AI for dental clinicians, encouraging the adoption of these innovative technologies to enhance patient care and operational efficiency.
Biography:
Balazs Feher is a member of the Faculty of Medicine at Harvard University. He further holds an appointment as a Senior Lecturer in Oral Surgery at the Medical University of Vienna. His research focuses on applied data science and artificial intelligence for diagnostic, prognostic, and generative modeling in dental medicine. He teaches oral surgery at the predoctoral and graduate levels. Feher is a Contributor to the ITU/WHO/WIPO Global Initiative on Artificial Intelligence for Health, and a Member of the European Association for Osseointegration’s Junior Committee. He holds a D.M.D. and a Ph.D. from the Medical University of Vienna, where he also habilitated and earned the venia docendi in dental medicine. He completed postdoctoral training at the Giannobile and Feres Labs at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine.

Mandatory Annual HIPAA Training
2025-11-12 02:00 - 04:00 | 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)

Dental Prosperity Symposium - 11/9/25
2025-11-09 01:00 - 08:00 | SCCDS Office
Join us for a full day of financial strategies customized to help you navigate the turbulent economic landscape.
Agenda:
9am – Morning Mingle: Continental Breakfast and Networking. Breakfast generously provided by Legally Mine

10am – Safeguarding Wealth: Lawsuit Prevention & Tax Strategies
11am – The 3 Pillars of Financial Resilience for Dentists
12pm – What the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” Means for Your Dental Practice
1pm – Lunch
2pm – Planning for Retirement in a time of Tariffs, Inflation, Economic & Political Uncertainty
3pm – Leading Through Change: 3 Powerful Ways to Grow Your Practice in Any Economy

Mandatory Harassment Prevention Training for EMPLOYEES ONLY
2025-11-06 21:00 - 22:00 | 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.

Arklign Education Center Grand Opening - 11/5/25
2025-11-05 09:30 - 12:00 | Arklign Education Center, 2526 Qume Dr., Suite 15, San Jose, 95131, United States
November 5, 2025 from 5:30 pm to 8 pm
2526 Qume Dr., Suite 15, San Jose
Join your SCCDS friends for light bites and great conversation at the Grand Opening of Arklign’s Education Center! Come out and show your support for one of our community’s strongest sponsors and get a sneak peek at their new facility!
A Special Invitation from Arklign:
Over the past six months, we’ve been building our new Dental Education Center in San Jose, and I’m excited to share that the facility is now complete. Our grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place on the evening of Wednesday, November 5, featuring live music band, sushi bar, and made-to-order tacos.
We’d love for you and your clinical team to join us in celebrating this special milestone. The evening will include appearances by several distinguished guests, including:

Dr. Nader Nadershahi, ADA Senior Vice President of Education/Professional Affairs; Former Dean, University of the Pacific
Dr. Michael Scherer, Chief Dental Officer, Zest Dental Solutions
Dr. Huong Le, Chief Dental Officer, Asian Health Services; Former California Board Member
Leadership from the Santa Clara County and San Mateo County Dental Societies

Your presence would be wonderful as we celebrate this milestone and the beginning of our expanded commitment to education and collaboration in dentistry.
We’d be delighted to have you join us.

Optimizing Your Future - 10/30/25
2025-10-30 11:30 - 13:30 | SCCDS Office
Thursday, October 30th
6:30pm – 8:30pm
In Person at the SCCDS Office
1485 Park Avenue, San Jose
FREE for SCCDS Members and Guests
Private Equity is expected to invest heavily in the dental industry over the next 10 years, capturing economies in scale in a fragmented industry, and securing the financial future of their shareholders. Private Practice owners can leverage the same economies of scale while retaining the financial interests and entrepreneurial autonomy. Where you are in 10 years will depend heavily on the decision you make today!
– How to Posture Your Practice for an Associate
– Finding & Retaining Productive Associates
– How to Maximize Your Earnings as a Seller
– How to Mitigate Your Risks as a Buyer
– Merger & Acquisition Due Diligence
– Buying, Selling, and Valuation strategies
Presented by:

Mandatory Opioid Training for License Renewal
2025-10-29 01:00 - 03:00 | 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)

SCCDF 2025 Evening Reception - 10/27/25
2025-10-27 10:00 - 13:00 | San Jose Country Club, 15571 Alum Rock Ave., San Jose, CA, 95127, United States
Celebrate with the Santa Clara County Dental Foundation at our 2025 Evening Reception on October 27 at the San Jose Country Club. Enjoy cocktails, live music, a silent auction with unique treasures, and a delicious dinner in an elegant setting. This festive event follows our Golf Tournament, honoring winners and supporting our mission to improve oral health. Admission is included with golf registrations or available separately. Join us to connect, celebrate, and make a difference in Santa Clara.
All proceeds from this event support the initiatives of the Santa Clara County Dental Foundation. Together, we can make a difference in the oral health of our community. The Santa Clara County Dental Foundation is a 501 (C) 3 public charity, EIN 20-2396440.

SCCDF 2025 Golf Tournament - 10/27/25
2025-10-27 03:00 - 13:00 | San Jose Country Club, 15571 Alum Rock Ave., San Jose, CA, 95127, United States
Come join the Santa Clara County Dental Foundation for a fun game benefiting a great cause!
Teams of four will enjoy playing the 18-hole, scramble formatted tournament as well as our on-course Closest to the Pin contest. A beverage cart will serve a variety of refreshments on the course. The tournament will conclude with a delicious dinner banquet and our award presentations. Don’t miss this great opportunity to entertain clients, reward employees or have fun with a group of friends.
All proceeds from this event support the initiatives of the Santa Clara County Dental Foundation. Together, we can make a difference in the oral health of our community. The Santa Clara County Dental Foundation is a 501 (C) 3 public charity, EIN 20-2396440.

What the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Means for Your Dental Practice and Personal Wealth - 10/23/25
2025-10-23 11:00 - 13:00 | Maggiano’s Little Italy, 3055 Olin Ave. Suite 1000, San Jose, United States
WAITLIST NOW OPEN! SIGN UP TODAY AND BE NOTIFIED WHEN A SPACE BECOMES AVAILABLE
As a dental practice owner, your responsibilities extend well beyond patient care—you’re also running a business, managing a team, and planning for your own long-term financial future. With the recent passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, there are significant updates that could directly affect your practice operations, personal wealth, and retirement strategy.
This exclusive session is designed for dental practice owners only, to provide clarity on how the new legislation may influence your tax planning, practice succession, and overall wealth strategy.
What You’ll Learn

During this interactive session, we’ll explore:
The most relevant provisions of the new legislation for dentists
How higher SALT deduction limits and estate exemptions could impact practice owners
What practice transitions and succession planning look like under the new rules
Practical steps to align your business finances with your personal wealth strategy

Who Should Attend
This event is specifically for dental practice owners. Associates, office staff, and non-owners are not the intended audience. By keeping the focus on practice leaders, we can dive deeper into the strategies that matter most for you.
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Health Benefits Overview and Open Enrollment Webinar by TDIC - 10/21/25
2025-10-21 11:00 - 12:00 | Online Via Zoom
Open Enrollment is fast approaching! Please join us for this educational webinar hosted by TDIC Insurance Solutions.
This webinar will present an overview of current health benefits options and answer all your questions to prepare you for this Open Enrollment.
Are you ready? Join us!

How to Strategically Annually Plan - 10/16/25
2025-10-16 11:00 - 12:00 | Online Via Zoom
Thursday, October 16, from 6 – 7 pm
Online via Zoom
FREE for SCCDS Members and Guests
Take control of your practice’s future with How to Strategically Annual Plan. This webinar provides a focused, step-by-step guide to building a smarter, more sustainable year. In this session you’ll learn how to move from reactive to proactive leadership, connect financial goals with team growth and lifestyle balance, and design a schedule that works for you. We’ll walk through understanding your true numbers, setting realistic production targets, aligning time and capacity with growth plans, and creating systems for ongoing review. By the end, you’ll have a practical framework and checklist to set clear goals, optimize your team’s efficiency, and start next year with confidence and direction.
Speaker Bio:

Sandra Fernandez discovered her passion for dentistry in 2013 and continues to hold her RDAEF2 license. Over the years, she has gained extensive experience across many roles in the dental field, including working in the HR Grievance Department at Delta Dental of California, serving as an office manager, back office manager, and everything in between.
Her mission has always been to provide both doctors and their teams with a personalized, hands-on experience that ensures they feel supported and heard. Sandra’s expertise spans general dentistry, pediatrics, orthodontics, periodontics, and aesthetic spa practices. She specializes in back office team development and individualized consulting, taking a holistic approach that not only strengthens team performance but also drives measurable business growth.
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Mandatory Annual Workplace Violence Prevention Training
2025-10-15 01:00 - 03:00 | 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)

8 Hour Infection Control and Dental Practice Act Law for DAs
2025-10-11 15:00 - 22:30 | 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)

Test 3
2025-10-11 01:00 - 10:00 | SCCDS Office

General Membership Meeting: Management of the Edentulous Ridge: Treatment Strategies for the Atrophic Ridge Reconstruction
2025-10-09 11:30 - 13:30 | Hybrid, 1485 Park Ave., San Jose, CA, 95126, United States
Speaker Biography:
Gian Pietro Schincaglia, DDS, PhD, is a Professor, Chair and Director of the Graduate Program in Periodontics at the Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine. He earned his DDS and PhD from the University of Ferrara in Italy and completed his periodontal training at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles. His research focuses on periodontal and mucogingival surgery, dental implants, immediate loading, and digital workflows in implant dentistry. He has published extensively in both national and international journals.

Mandatory Harassment Prevention Training for EMPLOYEES and EMPLOYERS/MANAGERS
2025-09-30 20:00 - 22:00 | Online Via Zoom
NEW BENEFIT! FREE FOR MEMBER DENTISTS!
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.
Registration Options*
Member Dentist (Free)
Dental Staff/Auxiliary ($45.00)
Non CDA Member Dentist ($185.00)

Understanding the Basics of Becoming a Practice Owner
2025-09-24 11:00 - 13:00 | SCCDS Office
Attend a dinner and learn with our panel of experts! Free for Members and Guests!
Learning Objectives:

How to identify profit in a practice purchase
Understanding the rate environment
Learning how to position yourself for financing
Learn how to properly value a dental practice and spot red flags during due diligence
Understand how to properly structure a purchase agreement to optimize tax outcomes and reduce risk
Identify employment laws and HR trends that impact new acquired practices
Use actionable steps to establish compliant HR policies from day one
Identify insurance coverages needed to protect yourself as a practice owner

Dental Pearls Lunch and Learn: Dental Erosion - Etiology, Diagnosis and Treatment - 9/23/25
2025-09-23 06:00 - 07:00 | Online Via Zoom
Join SCCDS for a series of one-hour lunch and learns that will provide you with some “pearls” of wisdom from different specialists that you can integrate into your practice immediately!

THIS COURSE WILL BE HELD ONLINE VIA ZOOM – LINK WILL BE SENT 24 HOURS PRIOR TO EVENT
1 CE Unit
Registration Options*
CDA Member Dentist (Free!)
Dental Staff/Auxiliary ($20.00)
Non CDA Member Dentist ($170.00)

Dental Group Purchasing Organizations Unveiled: Advantages, Opportunities, and Risks
2025-09-23 01:00 - 10:00 | CA
As you look ahead to 2026, how can a single or small group dental practice compete in today’s competitive landscape? How can you match the buying and negotiating power of DSOs? Can you provide enticing benefits to your team and obtain cost-effective quotes? When you analyze your profitability, every dollar saved contributes directly to your bottom line.
Currently, 95% of medical doctors are part of Group Purchasing Organizations (GPOs), and veterinarians have doubled their GPO participation in recent years. In contrast, dentists are significantly trailing behind. It is evident that by working together to enhance purchasing power is not just beneficial, but essential for sustainable success. This program explores solutions and bridges this crucial gap.

Learning Topics
*Explore the advantages of a GPO
*Learn how to leverage opportunities within a GPO
*Develop strategies to mitigate risks and make informed decisions regarding GPO participation

Biography:

For the past 35+ years, Dr. Graham has practiced dentistry in Chicago, Illinois. As dentistry evolved throughout his career, he remained at the cutting edge and incorporated many of these changes into both his multi-group specialty practice and his clinical courses. Dr. Graham’s course offerings incorporate the latest diagnostic technologies into everyday treatment planning and clinical care to ensure the best options and treatments are presented to each and every patient.
Throughout his career, his goal has always been to get teeth to their 75th birthday. With such, Dr. Graham’s emphasis has always been based on trust with the patient and conservative dentistry. His courses highlight many of the restorative options in dentistry today along with an emphasis on customized approaches to periodontal care, implants, laser dentistry and treatment for the ever-expanding geriatric population.
Dr. Graham is the founder of Catapult Education, now composed of 30+ speakers including clinical evaluators of the latest dental products and technologies with over 35,000 education subscribers.
Dr. Graham is a published author and is the former Dental Director of the University of Chicago’s Department of Dentistry.

Registration Options*
CDA Member Dentist (Free!)
Dental Staff/Auxiliary (Free!)

Early Career Booster Pack – Committees, Connections, and CE – 9/21/25
2025-09-21 11:00 - 13:30 | SCCDS Office
Think of this event as your professional booster pack! 🎴 Carefully curated to give your early career a strategic edge. Whether you’re looking to get involved, build your network, or strengthen your skills, this evening delivers valuable additions to your career toolkit.
🔹 Earn 1 Hour of CE – Gain practical patient communication strategies from Dr. Amrita Patel.🔹 Meet SCCDS Committees – Learn how to plug into your dental community and make an impact.🔹 Connect with Colleagues – Build relationships that support and inspire your journey.🔹 Enjoy a Taco Bar – Because great conversations happen over great food. 🌮
Add new strengths to your hand. Join us for a dynamic evening of learning, networking, and opportunity.
What you’ll learn:

How to deal with awkward moments in patient care, like an uncomfortable silence, a difficult question or a misunderstanding.
How to navigate the situation with professionalism, empathy and ethics and maintain a positive patient experience.
How sensible integration of AI can support connection with patients and enhance care through real-time information and tailored recommendations.
Innovative strategies to build confidence, ease tension and prevent missteps in patient communication.

Speaker Bio:
Dr. Amrita Patel is a general dentist in private practice in Westchester County New York, a faculty member at the University of South Dakota, and a nationally recognized speaker. From 2018-2020, she chaired the New Dentist Committee of the New York State Dental Association and was the recipient of the American Dental Association 10 Under 10 Award in 2021. Dr Patel is the leadership columnist for the Academy of General Dentistry’s Impact magazine and writes a recurring column for Dental Economics.

Using Technology to Improve Patient Care and Your Practice! - 9/17/25
2025-09-17 11:00 - 12:00 | Online Via Zoom
​Abstract
​In the time of inflation and post covid recovery, with staffing and supply costs increasing while PPO rates remain the same and hiring becomes difficult, what are you as a dental practice owner to do to not just survive, but thrive? Well you’re in luck, because you’re going to learn how to do more with less.
​Objectives

​Streamline the experience for patients
​Increase your fee for service patient base
​Reducing time spent filing insurance claims
​Membership plans as alternative to insurance
​Practice Management Software to automate tasks
​Teledentistry as new practice models for efficiency

​Speaker Bio
​Tobi Bosede is the founder and CEO of DentalFynd, an AI payment platform that enables dentists to fill chairs and avoid no shows. She is highly sought out, speaking on podcasts and at industry conferences including Dental Nachos’ Talking Nachos, Becker’s Dental & DSO Review, and the Dental Economist. She has an AI and software engineering background, having built billion dollar systems for corporations, which she has translated to dentistry to connect dentists directly to patients. Connect with her on LinkedIn or email her at tobi@dentalfynd.com.

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General Membership Meeting: Orthodontic Evolution: Core Concepts, Digital Advances, and AI in Clinical Care - 9/11/25
2025-09-11 11:30 - 13:30 | SCCDS Office
This course explores the dynamic intersection of classical orthodontic principles with modern technological advancements. Participants will examine foundational orthodontic concepts while critically engaging with digital innovations, artificial intelligence applications, and evolving clinical methodologies. Through a blend of evidence-based discussions and practical case reviews, the course aims to equip orthodontists with strategies to integrate emerging tools into daily practice without compromising core treatment philosophies.
Objectives:
• Reaffirm key biomechanical and diagnostic principles underpinning orthodontic treatment.
• Evaluate the capabilities and limitations of digital orthodontic tools, including virtual treatment planning and 3D imaging.
• Understand the role of artificial intelligence in orthodontic diagnosis, planning, and patient communication.
• Assess how to balance traditional orthodontic methods with technological enhancements for optimal clinical outcomes.
• Apply integrated workflows that combine foundational techniques with advanced digital systems in a clinical setting.
Speaker Biography:
Dr. Jonas Bianchi is an assistant faculty professor of Orthodontics at the University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry. He earned his master’s and PhD degrees from the State of Sao Paulo University and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Michigan. His research focuses on innovative applications of data science, artificial intelligence tools, and advanced 3D imaging assessments. He collaborates with prestigious institutions such as the University of Michigan and the University of North Carolina on NIH-funded projects. In his clinical teaching, Dr. Bianchi employs evidence-based approaches and a wide range of treatment techniques, including segmented mechanics, aligner therapy, straight-wire methods, TADs, 3D printed appliances, and orthopedic appliances.
