Santa Clara County Dental Society

10 Tips for Perfect Fitting Crowns - 5/3/26
2026-05-03 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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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CPR Certification Courses
2026-05-02 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-04-20 18:00 - 22:00, 2026-04-13 18:00 - 22:00, 2026-04-04 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-04-03 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-03-23 18:00 - 22:00, 2026-03-16 18:00 - 22:00 | 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)

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: Dentistry Is a Team Sport: The Impact of Team Roles, Leadership, and Collaboration on Production and Practice Success. Then hit the arcade with 75 game chips and UNLIMITED PLAY on non-redemption games!
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
1. Describe the roles and responsibilities of clinical and administrative team members and their impact on practice production and efficiency.
2. Discuss the dentist’s role in establishing leadership, communication standards, and accountability within the dental team.
3. Examine how effective collaboration between dentists and team members influences patient experience and treatment acceptance.
4. Explain the relationship between team alignment, practice culture, and financial performance.
This is one Sunday Funday you won’t want to miss!
Our Speaker
Dr. Soraya Safi, DMD 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 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)

8 Hour Infection Control and Dental Practice Act Law for DAs
2026-04-18 08:00 - 15:30, 2026-03-14 08:00 - 15:30, 2026-02-21 08:00 - 15:30, 2026-01-10 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)

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.

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.

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)

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)

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.

General Membership Meeting: Full Coronal Monobloc Composites Made Easy
2026-03-12 18:30 - 20:30 | Hybrid, 1485 Park Ave., San Jose, CA, 95126, United States
After attending the course, the dentist will be able to deliver full coronal restorations efficiently by utilizing new materials and accoutrements. This will enable the practice to serve the older generation that no longer have insurance and are on fixed incomes.
Injectable bulk fill composites, revolutionary matrices, rapid sculpting/polishing composite burs (RAPTOR successor), and all-media polish compound.
You will learn:

To judge whether sufficient tooth structure remains to facilitate this technique
Proper prep design
Injectable composite needle diameter to meet the need
Proper technique for needle bending to accommodate difficult access for filling
Placement of the Quick Connect band and carrier removal
Tacking of the adjacent tooth matrix tabs to assure great contacts
Filling patterns to assure no “knit lines” or voids
Auto-cure set time and its importance with dual-cured bulk fills
Systematic hardened composite sculpting of planes, ridges, and cusps for basic anatomy
Finish planar anatomy and pre-polish with burs
Final single media polish with contra angle bristle brush (think rogue technique for gold), simply run bristles into pellet until coated with NANO DIAMOND
Final polish with cotton buff
After developed proficiency technique should take 20 minutes (anesthetic not included).

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.

Dr. Karin Irani Virtual Townhall - 3/10/26
2026-03-10 18:00 - 19:00 | Online Via Zoom
Dr. Karin Irani DDS, JD, is currently serving as 13th District Trustee Serving on the Board of the ADA. She has recently announced her candidacy for the position of 13th District Delegate to the ADA. SCCDS members and interested members of the public are encouraged to attend this virtual townhall to gain more information and ask any pertinent questions or Dr. Irani regarding her priorities and qualifications.
*** A Zoom link will be sent 24 hours before the event begins ***

Mandatory Annual Workplace Violence Prevention Training
2026-03-03 18:00 - 20:00 | 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)

CDA Now+Next San Jose - 3/1/26
2026-03-01 10:00 - 13:30 | 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.

Infection Control & Dental Practice Act Law for License Renewal
2026-02-27 08:00 - 12:30, 2025-12-19 16:00 - 20:30 | 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)

MCDS Event: Digital Workflows in Implant Dentistry: Reducing Complications and Improving Aesthetics
2026-02-26 19:00 - 20:30 | Online Via Zoom
FREE to CDA Members and hosted by Marin County Dental Society
Description: Digital workflows utilizing intra oral scanning, CBCT’s and facial scanning hold promise in reducing complications, improving aesthetics and predictability of implant therapy. We will review digital workflows aiding in 3D printed provisional restorations from single units through hybrids.
Objectives:
– Understand implementation of IO and CBCT scanning techniques for guided surgery to avoid planning complications
– Understand implementation of 3D printing for single units through hybrid restorations
– Understand the software and hardware requirements of digital workflows
Earn: 1.5 CE Units
Biography:
Dr. Eshraghi received his Bachelor of Science degree from Portland State University in 2002, and both his DMD and Specialty Certificate in Periodontics from Oregon Health and Science University in 2006 and 2009 respectively. Dr. Eshraghi is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology, the highest level of achievement in the field.
He maintains private practices in Beaverton and Tualatin, OR and remains affiliated with OHSU as an assistant clinical professor and actively teaches advanced surgical skills including implant placement. He is passionate about teaching and is pioneering the use of advanced computer aided technologies such as CT scans, CAD/CAM guided surgery, 3D printing and dynamic navigation into the practice of periodontics.

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

General Membership Meeting: Early Management Solutions for Challenging Dental Anomalies - Short Root, Transposition, and Multiple Missing Teeth
2026-02-12 10:30 - 12:30 | 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.

3rd Annual SCCDS Gala - 01/25/26
2026-01-25 10:00 - 13:00 | 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.
