Santa Clara County Dental Society

SCCDS Holiday Party
2025-12-04 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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

8 Hour Infection Control and Dental Practice Act Law for DAs
2025-12-13 08:00 - 15:30, 2026-01-10 08:00 - 15:30, 2026-02-21 08:00 - 15:30, 2026-03-14 08:00 - 15:30 UTC | 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)

CPR Certification Course
2025-12-15 18:00 - 22:00, 2026-01-09 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-01-12 18:00 - 22:00, 2026-01-17 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-01-26 18:00 - 22:00, 2026-02-06 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-02-07 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-02-09 18:00 - 22:00 UTC and 6 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 ($78.00)
Dental Staff/Auxiliary ($78.00)
Non CDA Member Dentist ($170.00)

Infection Control & Dental Practice Act Law for License Renewal
2025-12-19 08:00 - 12:30, 2026-02-27 08:00 - 12:30 UTC | 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)

Dental Startups and Dental Practice Acquisitions Symposium - 1/24/25
2026-01-24 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

3rd Annual SCCDS Gala - 01/25/26
2026-01-25 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | 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 – $55

General Membership Meeting: Early Management Solutions for Challenging Dental Anomalies - Short Root, Transposition, and Multiple Missing Teeth
2026-02-12 18:30 - 20:30 UTC | Hybrid, 1485 Park Ave., San Jose, CA, 95126, United States
This presentation provides dental professionals with essential knowledge and skills for early identification and effective management of patients presenting with various dental anomalies, including multiple missing teeth, transposition, and short root anomalies. Topics include the epidemiology of these conditions, precise definitions, and their classification. The discussion extends to early orthodontic interventions, strategic space management, and a comprehensive exploration of a multidisciplinary approach. Treatment plan alternatives are considered, with insights from both successful and challenging case series outcomes. Emphasis is placed on understanding the complexities of these dental conditions and developing effective treatment strategies that optimize oral health, function, and esthetics.
1. Utilize clinical and radiographic assessments for accurate diagnosis and evaluation of the extent of multiple missing teeth, transposition, and short root anomaly.
2. Understand the importance of early detection and the impact of multiple congenitally missing teeth and short root anomalies on occlusion and facial growth in growing patients.
3. Develop effective, multidisciplinary treatment plans aligned with individual patient needs and expectations.
Biography:
Dr. Heesoo Oh currently holds the position of Professor and Chair of the Department of Orthodontics at the University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco, CA. She received her DDS, MS in Pedodontics, and her PhD from Chonnam National University in Kwangju, Korea. She later earned her MSD in Orthodontics at the University of the Pacific. Her research focuses primarily on clinical outcome studies that investigate the effects of various therapeutic interventions on the craniofacial region by comparing them to untreated subjects from longitudinal growth studies. She has earned multiple awards and grants from the AAOF, AAO, and NIH.

Mandatory Harassment Prevention Training for EMPLOYEES and EMPLOYERS/MANAGERS
2026-02-19 13:00 - 15:00 UTC | 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)

CDA Now+Next San Jose - 3/1/26
2026-03-01 10:00 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Top Golf – San Jose, 10 Topgolf Drive, San Jose, CA, 95002, United States
Network and skill up through Now + Next in Dentistry.
Sunday, March 1st
10am – 1:30pm
FREE for CDA Members
2 CE Credits
Join 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.
What you’ll learn:

Understand how to conduct a self-assessment, take control of your mindset and reflect on your values.
Develop intentional goals and action plans to support professional development, clinical growth and excellent patient care.
Learn to assess and develop interpersonal skills to build stronger connections with your dental team and patients.

Nathan Yang, DDS
Dr. 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.

Soraya Safi, DMD

Dr. 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.

Mandatory Annual Workplace Violence Prevention Training
2026-03-03 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | 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: Composites/TBA
2026-03-12 18:30 - 20:30 UTC | Hybrid, 1485 Park Ave., San Jose, CA, 95126, United States
Biography:
Dr. Patrick Roetzer is a 1974 graduate of Marquette University. Dr. Roetzer is an associate professor, operative course content director, as well as co-director of the International Dental student program at the University of the Pacific/Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry. Dr. Roetzer holds multiple patents on restorative dental devices and materials. After building a prosthodontics group practice, he served four years as director of professional relations at Danville Materials while teaching one day per week at Pacific Dugoni. He accepted a full-time academic position at Pacific Dugoni in 2012 as director of Operatory Dentistry where he has introduced several novel techniques and materials that increase the efficiency and quality of restorative dentistry.

Mandatory Opioid Training for License Renewal
2026-03-19 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | 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 UTC | 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*
CDA Member Dentist ($75.00)
Dental Staff/Auxiliary ($75.00)
Non CDA Member Dentist ($225.00)
