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SUMMARY:CDA Now+Next San Jose - 3/1/26
DESCRIPTION:Network and skill up through Now + Next in Dentistry.\nSunday\, March 1st \n10am – 1:30pm \nFREE for CDA Members \n2 CE Credits \nJoin 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. \nWhat you’ll learn: \n\nUnderstand how to conduct a self-assessment\, take control of your mindset and reflect on your values.\nDevelop intentional goals and action plans to support professional development\, clinical growth and excellent patient care.\nLearn to assess and develop interpersonal skills to build stronger connections with your dental team and patients.\n\n  \nNathan Yang\, DDS  \nDr. 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. \n  \nSoraya Safi\, DMD \n\nDr. 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. \n\n 
URL:https://sccds.org/events/cda-nownext-san-jose-3-1-26/
LOCATION:Top Golf – San Jose\, 10 Topgolf Drive\, San Jose\, CA\, 95002\, United States
CATEGORIES:2 CE Units (Cat 1),Continuing Education,March,Special Events,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260303T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260303T200000
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SUMMARY:Mandatory Annual Workplace Violence Prevention Training
DESCRIPTION:NEW BENEFIT! FREE FOR MEMBER DENTISTS! \nEach 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. \nJoin 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. \nThis course will cover: \nCurrent Statistics and CA Senate Bill 533\nCommon active shooter behavior\nWhen to report suspicious behavior\nActive shooter trends\nRecognize a threat and transition quickly to take action\nDetermine how to prepare yourself to escape\, hide\, and fight during an active shooter incident\nWhat to do when law enforcement arrives\nThis course will be held online via Zoom. The link will be sent out 24 hours before the event. \nRegistration Options*\nCDA Member Dentist (Free!)\nDental Staff/Auxiliary ($45.00)\nNon CDA Member Dentist ($150.00)
URL:https://sccds.org/events/mandatory-annual-workplace-violence-prevention-training/2026-03-03/
LOCATION:Online Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:2 CE Units (Cat 1),Continuing Education,October,Online CE Course,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260310T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260310T190000
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SUMMARY:Dr. Karin Irani Virtual Townhall - 3/10/26
DESCRIPTION: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. \n*** A Zoom link will be sent 24 hours before the event begins ***
URL:https://sccds.org/events/dr-karin-irani-virtual-townhall-3-10-26/
LOCATION:Online Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Special Events,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260312T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260312T203000
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SUMMARY:General Membership Meeting: Full Coronal Monobloc Composites Made Easy
DESCRIPTION: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. \nInjectable bulk fill composites\, revolutionary matrices\, rapid sculpting/polishing composite burs (RAPTOR successor)\, and all-media polish compound. \nYou will learn: \n\nTo judge whether sufficient tooth structure remains to facilitate this technique\nProper prep design\nInjectable composite needle diameter to meet the need\nProper technique for needle bending to accommodate difficult access for filling\nPlacement of the Quick Connect band and carrier removal\nTacking of the adjacent tooth matrix tabs to assure great contacts\nFilling patterns to assure no “knit lines” or voids\nAuto-cure set time and its importance with dual-cured bulk fills\nSystematic hardened composite sculpting of planes\, ridges\, and cusps for basic anatomy\nFinish planar anatomy and pre-polish with burs\nFinal single media polish with contra angle bristle brush (think rogue technique for gold)\, simply run bristles into pellet until coated with NANO DIAMOND\nFinal polish with cotton buff\nAfter developed proficiency technique should take 20 minutes (anesthetic not included).\n\n  \n \nBiography: \nDr. 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.
URL:https://sccds.org/events/general-membership-meeting-composites-tba/
LOCATION:Hybrid\, 1485 Park Ave.\, San Jose\, CA\, 95126\, United States
CATEGORIES:2 CE Units (Cat 1),Continuing Education,General Membership Meeting,March,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260314T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260314T153000
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SUMMARY:8 Hour Infection Control and Dental Practice Act Law for DAs
DESCRIPTION: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. \nNon-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! \nRegistration Options*\nDental Staff/Auxiliary ($395.00)
URL:https://sccds.org/events/8-hour-infection-control-and-dental-practice-act-law-for-das/2026-03-14/
LOCATION:SCCDS Office
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260316T220000
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SUMMARY:CPR Certification Courses
DESCRIPTION: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. \nCOURSE INCLUDES \n• Registration\n• Lecture\n• Audio/visual presentation\n• Demonstrations\n• Written and practical exam \nRegistration Options*\nCDA Member Dentist ($80.00)\nDental Staff/Auxiliary ($80.00)\nNon CDA Member Dentist ($170.00)
URL:https://sccds.org/events/cpr-certification-courses/2026-03-16/
LOCATION:SCCDS Office
CATEGORIES:4 CE units (Cat 1),Continuing Education,CPR,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260318T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260318T210000
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SUMMARY:SMCDS Event - Ridge Preservation: Less Traumatic Extractions and Bone Grafting for Implant Placement
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC  \nRidge Preservation: Less Traumatic Extractions and Bone Grafting for Implant Placement \nCONTINUING EDUCATION 3 CE Unit (Core) \n 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. \nSPEAKER 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.
URL:https://sccds.org/events/smcds-event-ridge-preservation-less-traumatic-extractions-and-bone-grafting-for-implant-placement/
LOCATION:Hiller Aviation Museum\, 601 Skyway Rd\, San Carlos\, CA\, 94070\, United States
CATEGORIES:3 CE Units (Cat 1),Continuing Education,March,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260319T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260319T200000
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SUMMARY:Mandatory Opioid Training for License Renewal
DESCRIPTION:2 Units of CE (Category 1) \nTHIS COURSE WILL BE HELD ONLINE VIA ZOOM – THE LINK WILL BE SENT 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE EVENT \nPain 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! \nTHIS COURSE IS DENTAL BOARD APPROVED FOR LICENSE RENEWAL \nRegistration Options*\nCDA Member Dentist (Free!)\nDental Staff/Auxiliary ($80.00)\nNon CDA Member Dentist ($230.00)
URL:https://sccds.org/events/mandatory-opioid-training-for-license-renewal/2026-03-19/
LOCATION:Online Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:2 CE Units (Cat 1),Continuing Education,March,October,Online CE Course,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260324T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260324T200000
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SUMMARY:Mandatory Annual HIPAA Training
DESCRIPTION:THIS COURSE WILL BE HELD ONLINE VIA ZOOM – THE LINK WILL BE SENT 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE EVENT \nYou will learn: \n• Privacy Rule • Security Rule • Omnibus Rule • Penalties• Investigation triggers • Breaches • Business Associates • Technology risks & rewards • How to protect your practice \nFind 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”. \nRegistration Options*\nSCCDS Member Dentist (FREE!)\nDental Staff/Auxiliary ($75.00)\nNon CDA Member Dentist ($225.00)
URL:https://sccds.org/events/mandatory-annual-hipaa-training/2026-03-24/
LOCATION:Online Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:2 CE Units (Cat 1),Continuing Education,Upcoming Events
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