Santa Clara County Dental Society

Mandatory Harassment Prevention Training for EMPLOYEES ONLY
2026-08-20 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

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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CPR Certification Courses
2026-08-24 18:00 - 22:00, 2026-09-04 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-09-05 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-09-14 18:00 - 22:00, 2026-09-21 18:00 - 22:00, 2026-10-02 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-10-03 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-10-12 18:00 - 22:00 and 4 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 ($170.00)

Infection Control & Dental Practice Act Law for License Renewal
2026-08-28 08:00 - 12:30, 2026-10-23 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)

General Membership Meeting: Minimally Invasive Rehabilitation - A Healthier, Less Costly and More Predictable Approach
2026-09-10 18:30 - 20:30 | Hybrid, 1485 Park Ave., San Jose, CA, 95126, United States
Every practice has 5% to 15% of patients who have severely damaged their dentition and would benefit from a mouth rehabilitation but cannot afford it, and we see them suffer and deteriorate feeling helpless. Additionally, a larger number of our patients would greatly benefit by opening their Vertical Dimension of Occlusion (VDO) to restore their worn-out dentition. They need help! The old approach of a mouth full of crowns is destructive, with many negative side effects and unpredictable. In this practical lecture Dr. Ruiz will offer a more real world approach to treating these patients using direct composite, partial coverage adhesive restorations and limited implants. Even partial mouth rehabilitation cases are like remodeling a beautiful building, meticulous designed and diagnosis must be done before the first scoop of dirt is ever removed, (or before a hand piece touches the tooth). This fast paced course will cover proper diagnosis to avoid problems, step by step techniques for partial and full mouth rehabilitation, as well as research and many clinical cases.
Objectives:
• Learn a practical technique to treat larges cases in multiple stages, making it affordable to almost every patient.
• Proper methodic diagnosis for this type cases, which will maximize success, satisfaction and minimize complications.
• Learning techniques for proper adhesion of bonded rehabilitations.
• Understand how to record patients’ unique esthetic perspective and goals and how to blend it with our own.
• How to implement occlusal treatment into an overall oral treatment.
• When to use a semi-adjustable articulator and why it has great importance.
• When to use a CR bite.
• Step by step techniques, and much, much more…
Biography:
Dr. Ruiz is Founder of the “Supra-gingival Minimally Invasive Dentistry” movement, as well as founder and director of the Los Angeles Institute of Clinical Dentistry. Former Course Director of numerous CE Courses at the University of Southern California (USC). He is an Honorary Clinical Professor at Warwick University in England and a member of the editorial board for Dentistry Today. He is also an Associate Instructor at Dr. Gordon Christensen PCC in Utah & an independent evaluator of dental products for CR (CRA). Dr Ruiz has been named as one of the “Leaders in CE 2006-Present” by Dentistry Today. Dr. Ruiz is the author of the textbook “Supra-gingival Minimally Invasive Dentistry; A Healthier Approach” published by Wiley-Blackwell and edited by Dr. Ray Bertolotti and has also published several research papers as well as many clinical articles on adhesive dentistry, occlusion and esthetic dentistry. He regularly lectures at all major dental meetings, nationally and internationally. Dr. Ruiz has been practicing in the studio district of Los Angeles for over 25 years and enjoys a clientele of many stars and entertainers. His focus is on treating complex Cosmetic, Rehabilitation, and Implant cases. Dr. Ruiz has made numerous television appearances highlighting his Esthetic Dental makeovers, including NBC Channel 4 News, ABC’s News, Good Morning America & Vista La, VH1 and Channel 52’s Telemundo and 34 Univision.

8 Hour Infection Control and Dental Practice Act Law for DAs
2026-09-12 08:00 - 15:00, 2026-10-10 08:00 - 15:00, 2026-11-14 08:00 - 15:00 | 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

Camp CEO Presented By Fortune Management - 9/19/2026
2026-09-19 09:30 - 16:00 | SCCDS Office
September 19, 2026
9:30am-4:00pm
In Person at SCCDS
6 CEUs
Breakfast, Lunch, Snack, and Workbook included in Registration Price
Don’t miss this exclusive in-person event designed for Doctors and Owners. Fortune’s Training Camps are total-immersion post-graduate courses which consist of one-day live events focused on specific areas of your practice. Walk away from this Training Camp with actionable strategies to grow your practice, improve leadership, and enhance the patient experience.
WHY ATTEND CAMP CEO?
Do you think of yourself as the CEO of your dental practice? Specifically created for the Owner/Doctor, this course is designed to elevate your thinking and create new strategies to enhance both profitability and leadership while working ON your business.

Growth strategies for your business
Applying a CEO mindset to your practice
How to create a new level of leadership

Featured Speaker

Dennis Marvel, Managing Partner & Director, Fortune50,is one of the nation’s leading authorities in the rapidly changing business of dentistry. Dennis has a strong track record facilitating extraordinary growth through his awareness and understanding of business metrics. He will teach you how to use key performance indicators with your team to create outstanding business results.

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PALS Renewal ONLY
2026-09-19 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.

Mandatory Annual Workplace Violence Prevention Training
2026-10-06 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)

General Membership Meeting: The Influence of Prosthetic Designs on Peri-implant Tissue Health
2026-10-08 18:30 - 20:30 | Hybrid, 1485 Park Ave., San Jose, CA, 95126, United States
There has been a significant increase in the prevalence of dental implants. Despite the effectiveness of dental implants, there have been an increasing number of patients presenting with peri-implant bone loss. While the etiologies of peri-implant bone loss are multifactorial, a growing body of evidence suggests substantial connections between the state of peri-implant health and the design characteristics of the implant suprastructures in the persistent presence of oral biofilm. Implant positioning and prosthetic designs have been suggested to play a significant role in influencing the peri-implant marginal bone level. Without an optimal strategy to manage these prosthetic designs and implant suprastructures, the risk of peri-implant bone loss may escalate, potentially leading to unfavorable outcomes like peri-implantitis.
By the completion of this course each participant should be able to:
1. Understand the principles of ideal implant positioning.
2. Recognize the influence of prosthetic designs on peri-implant health.
3. Analyze the relationship between implant positioning and compensatory prosthetic designs, highlighting the biological implications of non-ideal prosthetic designs on peri-implant soft and hard tissue stability.
Biography:
Dr. Guo-Hao (Alex) Lin, DDS, MS, is a Diplomate and examiner of the American Board of Periodontology (board certified periodontist) and an ITI Fellow. Currently he is an Associate Professor and the Director of the Postgraduate Periodontics Program at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). Dr. Lin is a recipient of several awards from the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP). He has published more than 90 research articles in peer-reviewed journals and contributed to several book chapters. His research focuses on evidence-based dentistry and implant-related clinical trials.

Mandatory Opioid Training for License Renewal
2026-10-15 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)

Mandatory Annual CalOSHA Training
2026-10-21 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)

ACLS Renewal ONLY
2026-10-24 10:00 - 16:30 | SCCDS Office
**THIS COURSE IS ONLY FOR RENEWAL OF CURRENT ACLS PROVIDERS**
If it’s been two years since you last certified in ACLS, 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 ACLS 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 30 minutes to get lunch.
Prerequisites:
You must have a current AHA ACLS provider card. There is no grace period awarded for expired provider cards.
On completing the course, you will qualify for 6 hours of Category 1 CE.
We highly suggest that students take this one hour self-assessment before the class:
Take the Pre-Class Self-Assessment

General Membership Meeting: Dentistry 2.0: See Earlier, Treat Smarter, Restore Beautifully
2026-11-12 18:30 - 20:30 | 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)
