Santa Clara County Dental Society

CPR Certification Courses
2026-09-04 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-24 18:00 - 22:00, 2026-08-17 18:00 - 22:00, 2026-08-07 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-01 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-07-27 18:00 - 22:00, 2026-07-18 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-07-13 18:00 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) and 5 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 ($172.00)

Infection Control & Dental Practice Act Law for License Renewal
2026-08-28 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)

Bay Area Dental Expo 2026
2026-08-21 08:00 - 2026-08-22 17:30 | Santa Clara Convention Center, 5001 Great America Pkwy, Santa Clara, CA, 95054, United States
DISCOVER THE FUTURE OF DENTISTRY
The Bay Area Dental Expo is a pioneering event focusing on dental innovation and the future of the dental profession. Attendees will connect with colleagues, learn from more than 15 cutting-edge speakers across two stages, meet with exhibitors, and much more. The content is carefully curated to showcase emerging technologies such as digital imagery, 3D printing, machine learning, AI-assisted diagnostics and design, teledentistry solutions, and next-generation therapeutics.

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Maximizing Practice Value: Legal and Tax Strategies for a Successful Sale - Presented by Earned, Dental & Medical Counsel, and Revolve Practice Transitions
2026-08-20 18:00 - 20:00 | SCCDS Office
Thursday, August 20th
6:00pm – 8:00pm
*Registration Open at 5:30pm
1485 Park Avenue, San Jose 95126
Dinner Included
FREE for SCCDS Members
Selling a dental practice is one of the most significant financial events of a dentist’s career and one of the most complex. This comprehensive two-hour seminar brings together expert perspectives on practice transitions, buyer dynamics, and wealth preservation to give you a complete roadmap from preparation to close.
You’ll learn how practices are valued and what you can do right now to maximize yours. You’ll understand who’s buying in today’s market, from first-time owners and associates to multi-practice operators and DSOs, and what each type of buyer needs from you before and after the sale. You’ll also explore the legal and operational pitfalls that derail transitions and how to avoid them.
The final segment addresses what happens after the sale. For high-income dental professionals, a practice sale triggers a significant taxable event. We’ll show you how tax loss harvesting and custom indexing strategies can offset those gains, potentially generating hundreds of thousands of dollars in avoided taxes and meaningfully extending your retirement wealth.
Whether you’re actively planning to sell or simply want to understand your options, this seminar gives you the knowledge and confidence to approach your transition on your terms.
Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this session, attendees will be able to:
Determine the value of their practice and identify key factors that increase or decrease it
Evaluate the right type of buyer for their goals, including partners, associates, and DSOs
Understand what buyers are looking for and what they will need from you post-sale
Identify common transition pitfalls and the stakeholders who can help or hinder a successful outcome
Take actionable steps to increase practice value before going to market
Navigate key legal considerations and avoid common pitfalls during the sale process
Implement tax-saving strategies, including tax loss harvesting and custom indexing, to offset capital gains from a practice sale
Reduce potential liability from employees and patients after the sale

Featured Speakers

Ali Oromchian, J.D., LL.M., Dental & Medical Counsel
Gavin Shea, Revolve Practice Transitions
Carson Henderson, CPA/PFS, Earned
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Mandatory Harassment Prevention Training for EMPLOYEES ONLY
2026-08-20 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.

Less Busy, More Productive: Building Leverage in Private Practice - Presented by SPP Dental Partners
2026-08-14 08:00 - 13:00 | SCCDS Office
Friday, August 14th
8:00am – 1:00pm
1485 Park Avenue, San Jose 95126
Lunch Included
FREE for SCCDS Members

This workshop is designed for dental practice owners who want to grow without feeling like every decision, problem, and project depends on them. It’s especially valuable for doctors who want to make ownership feel less stressful, build a stronger team, create more leverage, and position their practice to stand apart in a changing dental market.
Whether you’re feeling stretched thin, looking for better systems, or simply want to elevate the private practice ownership experience, this event will help you think more strategically about your role as a leader, owner, and growth-minded doctor.
Order of Events:
8:00 – 8:30: Meet & Greet; Snacks
8:30 – 8:45: Introduction & Overview
8:45 – 9:30: Current state of the market: Groups, Private Practice, what to expect (Weston)
9:30 – 10:15: Who Not How: Building Leverage so you don’t have to do it all on your own (Mark)
10:15 – 10:30: Break
10:30 – 11:15: Getting more out of your team: roles, responsibilities, delegation, follow up (Landon)
11:15 – 12:00: How to Stand Apart from Your Competition: vision, culture, marketing (Weston, Mark)
12:00 – 12:15: Break / Lunch Delivered / Sponsor Presentation
12:15 – 1:00: Q&A
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New Dentists Mixer & Panel - Presented by Bank of America, Dental & Medical Counsel, Earned, Revolve Practice Transitions, and ROAM
2026-08-12 18:30 - 21:00 | SCCDS Office
Wednesday, August 12th
6:30pm – 9:00pm
1485 Park Avenue, San Jose 95126
Dinner Included
FREE for SCCDS Members

SCCDS New Dentists* are invited to our social & educational event. Enjoy good food/drink while networking/building relationships and learning. Don’t forget to bring a guest! Experienced dentists welcome too!
*New Dentists = graduated from dental school within the last ten years
Startup vs. Acquisition: Real Talk on Your Road to Practice Ownership
Building on the success of last year’s program, this expanded session brings together an even broader group of industry leaders to deliver a deeper, more comprehensive look at the two primary paths to ownership: acquiring an existing practice or starting from scratch.
This highly interactive panel will cover the legal, financial, real estate, and operational realities doctors face when transitioning into ownership. Attendees will gain practical insight into structuring deals, evaluating opportunities, securing financing, and avoiding costly missteps that can impact long-term success.
With additional expert perspectives across lending, real estate, consulting, and transitions, this year’s program goes further—offering more real-world examples, more nuanced strategy, and more actionable guidance. The discussion will be driven by the most common questions from doctors navigating ownership, with dedicated time for live Q&A.
Learning Objectives:
At the end of this presentation, participants will be able to:

Identify and avoid the most common pitfalls in both acquisitions and startups
Evaluate the advantages and tradeoffs of buying versus building a practice
Understand how to assess practice value and align with the right transition strategy
Recognize key financial, legal, and tax considerations that impact long-term outcomes
Navigate lease terms, financing structures, and purchase agreements with greater confidence

Panelists
Michael Dinsio, MBA – Founder of Next Level Consultants
Mike Smith – Roam Commercial Realty
Gavin Shea – Revolve Practice Transitions
Forrest Wiederman – Bank of America
CJ Williams – Bank of America
Moderator: Ali Oromchian, J.D., LL.M. – Founding Attorney at Dental & Medical Counsel

8 Hour Infection Control and Dental Practice Act Law for DAs
2026-08-08 08:00 - 15:00, 2026-07-11 08:00 - 15:00, 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)
Two physical certificates will be issued the day of the class. Any additional physical or digital copy requests will be charged $25.00

STOP Overpaying Your Taxes and PROTECT Your Wealth! Presented by Fortune Law Firm - 7/23/26
2026-07-23 17:30 - 20:30 | SCCDS Office
Thursday, July 23rd
5:30pm – 8:30pm
1485 Park Avenue, San Jose 95126
Dinner Included
FREE for SCCDS Members and Spouses/Partners
A law firm that once sued you is now protecting you! We will reveal the tactics trial lawyers and the IRS use to take what you earn. Discover the tax and wealth creation strategies you are missing out on.
Learning Objectives:

Gain insights into asset protection strategies and methods to safeguard your high valued belongings.
Explore the essentials of estate planning and develop a comprehensive plan to protect and transfer assets to your heirs while eliminating probate court.
Learn about specific structures you can have that will protect your license from the NPDB.
Learn how you can have a Personal Tax Savings Plan and discussion with a tax strategist that will enable you to save thousands of dollars and stop overpaying your taxes.

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Guided Implant Dentistry - Presented by DIO Digital Academy
2026-07-19 08:30 - 15:00 | SCCDS Office
This comprehensive program explores modern guided implant dentistry, covering digital treatment planning, full-arch rehabilitation concepts, and minimally invasive crestal sinus lifting techniques. Participants will gain practical insights into how digital workflows can improve accuracy, efficiency, and predictability in implant therapy.

What you’ll learn

Fundamentals of guided implant surgery
Digital Full-Arch rehabilitation concepts and protocols
Patient selection and case evaluation
Crestal sinus lifting techniques
Improving surgical precision through guided workflows
Clinical tips for predictable implant outcomes

Optional hands-on session

Enhance your learning with an optional hands-on exercise in guided implant placement. Participants will place three implants on a typodont model using the DIO NAVI Master Kit following the lecture.

*Note: This hands-on session focuses on basic guided surgery and does not include full-arch or crestal sinus lifting procedures. Included at no additional cost.

Course Instructor: Dr. Jeremy Mahoney

Dr. Jeremy Mahoney is a passionate implantologist and educator at WhiteCap Institute. He earned his DDS with honors from Midwestern University-Arizona. Dr. Mahoney has completed extensive training in implantology and is known for making complex concepts accessible to clinicians.

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Watch Party - The Shaping Revolution: Efficient Techniques for Enhanced Endodontic Outcomes - 6/25/26
2026-06-25 18:00 - 20:00 | SCCDS Office
Thursday, June 25
6:00pm – 8:00pm
1 CEU
FREE for SCCDS Members
In Person at SCCDS
Dinner Provided
This 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.
Course Objectives:

Understand the advantages of contemporary shaping techniques for endodontic procedures.
Apply a simplified, efficient shaping method to improve clinical workflow.
Utilize activated irrigation with the EndoActivator to achieve superior disinfection and treatment outcomes.

Featured Speaker:

Dr. 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.

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Reduce PPO Dependency Presented by Fortune - 6/23/26
2026-06-23 18:00 - 19:00 | Online Via Zoom
Reduce PPO Dependency
Protect Your Practice Value and Revenue & Diversify Your Practice
Tuesday, June 23rd
6:00pm – 7:00pm
Online via Zoom
1 CE Unit
You’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.
This event is designed for the dentist who wants to stay massively profitable in the midst of shrinking dental insurance reimbursement. You will learn:

The formula for strategically dropping PPOs
6-step system to ensure patient retention
Organizing your billing system to increase collections
Key performance indicators to track a proactive transition
Scripting communication to keep your patient base
Providing a remarkable patient experience

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TDIC Webinar: The Refund Obstacle Course: Mastering Communication and Risks - 6/23/26
2026-06-23 17:00 - 18:30 | Online Webinar
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.
Learning Objectives:

Develop strategies to manage patient refund requests while maintaining trust and continuity of care.
Implement best practices for refund negotiations while promoting clear communication and goodwill.
Understand proper documentation of refund discussions to minimize risks and support optimal outcomes.

SCCDS Summer Picnic - Vasona Park - 6/14/26
2026-06-14 12:00 - 15:00 | Vasona Park – Gateway Pavilion, 333 Blossom Hill Road, Los Gatos, CA, 95032, United States
June 14, 2026
12 pm – 3 pm
Vasona Park – 333 Blossom Hill Road, Los Gatos, CA 95032
Gateway Pavilion Picnic Site
FREE for SCCDS Members
Bring Your Favorite Dish or Treat to the Potluck Lunch
Take 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!
We 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.

From Practice Growth to Wealth Freedom Presented by Pantheon and Fernandez - 6/11/26
2026-06-11 18:00 - 20:00 | California Dental Arts, 20421 Pacifica Dr., Cupertino, CA, 95014, United States
Thursday June 11th, 2026
6:00 – 8:00pm
California Dental Arts – 20421 Pacifica Dr. Cupertino, CA 95014
2 CE Units
Dinner Included
VERY LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE
This 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.
Designed 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.
Topics Include:

Career pathways in dentistry: associate and owner perspectives
Practice growth and performance considerations at different career stages
Operational efficiency and integration optimization within dental practices
Understanding how practice systems impact profitability
Foundational concepts of financial preparedness for dentists
Evaluating whether current financial strategies align with professional goals
Common planning considerations for dentists across career phases
Balancing professional responsibilities, personal priorities, and long-term goals
Case-based discussion from both clinical and financial perspectives

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SMCDS Event: When the Front Office Walks Out: One Doctor’s Case for Remote Staffing - 6/11/26
2026-06-11 12:30 - 13:30 | Online Via Zoom
12:30 – 1:30 pm
Free Webinar – Attendees will receive the meeting link the by email the day before
This 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.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
1 CE 20%
Attendees will leave with:
1. A peer-told, real-world case study of remote staffing inside a private practice
2. A clear breakdown of what a remote team can own day-to-day — and the true cost compared to in-house
3. Honest answers to the most common concerns: patient experience, viability, and team buy-in
4. A practical approach to lowering overhead by paying only for the staff capacity you actually need
5. What integration actually looks like — use cases, best practices, and common pitfalls to avoid
SPEAKER BIOS:
Joshua 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.
When 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.
Christine 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.
