Santa Clara County Dental Society

General Membership Meeting: Dentistry 2.0: See Earlier, Treat Smarter, Restore Beautifully
2026-11-12 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Hybrid, 1485 Park Ave., San Jose, CA, 95126, United States
Today our patients would rather stay healthy than wait for disease, and luckily dentistry is shifting toward earlier detection, prevention-first care, and conservative aesthetic decisions. This lecture presents a practical “Dentistry 2.0” framework that connects visual detection to risk-based prevention and improved case acceptance. Learn how to integrate supportive periodontal and remineralization therapies into everyday workflows, then bridge prevention to conservative aesthetics. This presentation will be for the entire dental team.
Objectives:
By attending, participants will be able to:

Apply a Dentistry 2.0 clinical framework that links early detection, risk assessment, prevention, and conservative restorative decision-making.
Interpret clinical findings to identify early disease indicators (e.g., early demineralization/biofilm activity patterns) and determine appropriate next-step interventions.
Present risk in an empowering way using patient-friendly language that motivates action without fear, shame, or overwhelm.
Integrate non-invasive protocols into periodontal maintenance and prevention workflows, including how to position therapy and expectations to improve adherence.
Design a practical remineralization plan that aligns with risk level, compliance, and measurable follow-up.
Connect prevention to aesthetics by choosing more conservative pathways to improved aesthetics and see how the aesthetics wants are achieved.

Biography:
Michael A. Miyasaki, DDS is a Sacramento-based clinician, educator, and lecturer focused on modern, prevention-forward clinical systems that improve patient communication, case acceptance, and long-term outcomes. He teaches practical workflows that integrate early detection technologies, periodontal home-care protocols, and conservative restorative decision-making. Dr. Miyasaki lectures nationally and is involved in continuing education programs emphasizing diagnostics, minimally invasive dentistry, and predictable clinical execution for the general practitioner.

Mandatory Annual HIPAA Training
2026-11-17 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 Harassment Prevention Training for EMPLOYEES and EMPLOYERS/MANAGERS
2026-11-19 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)
