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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/2025-10-29/
LOCATION:Online Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:2 CE Units (Cat 1),Continuing Education,March,October,Online CE Course,Upcoming Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="SCCDS":MAILTO:info@sccds.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251021T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251021T120000
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SUMMARY:Health Benefits Overview and Open Enrollment Webinar by TDIC - 10/21/25
DESCRIPTION:Open Enrollment is fast approaching! Please join us for this educational webinar hosted by TDIC Insurance Solutions. \nThis webinar will present an overview of current health benefits options and answer all your questions to prepare you for this Open Enrollment. \nAre you ready? Join us!
URL:https://sccds.org/events/health-benefits-overview-and-open-enrollment-webinar-by-tdic-10-21-25/
LOCATION:Online Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:October,Special Events,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251017T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251017T053000
DTSTAMP:20260416T125528
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T012608Z
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SUMMARY:Infection Control & Dental Practice Act Law for License Renewal
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTHIS COURSE WILL BE HELD ONLINE VIA ZOOM – LINK WILL BE SENT 24 HOURS PRIOR TO EVENT \n4 CE Units \nAll 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. \nRegistration Options*\nCDA Member Dentist ($89.00)\nDental Staff/Auxiliary ($89.00)\nNon CDA Member Dentist ($239.00)
URL:https://sccds.org/events/infection-control-dental-practice-act-law-for-license-renewal/
LOCATION:Online Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:4 CE units (Cat 1),Continuing Education,October,Online CE Course,Upcoming Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="SCCDS":MAILTO:info@sccds.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251016T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251016T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T125528
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SUMMARY:How to Strategically Annually Plan - 10/16/25
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nThursday\, October 16\, from 6 – 7 pm\nOnline via Zoom\nFREE for SCCDS Members and Guests \nTake control of your practice’s future with How to Strategically Annual Plan. This webinar provides a focused\, step-by-step guide to building a smarter\, more sustainable year. In this session you’ll learn how to move from reactive to proactive leadership\, connect financial goals with team growth and lifestyle balance\, and design a schedule that works for you. We’ll walk through understanding your true numbers\, setting realistic production targets\, aligning time and capacity with growth plans\, and creating systems for ongoing review. By the end\, you’ll have a practical framework and checklist to set clear goals\, optimize your team’s efficiency\, and start next year with confidence and direction. \nSpeaker Bio:\n \nSandra Fernandez discovered her passion for dentistry in 2013 and continues to hold her RDAEF2 license. Over the years\, she has gained extensive experience across many roles in the dental field\, including working in the HR Grievance Department at Delta Dental of California\, serving as an office manager\, back office manager\, and everything in between. \nHer mission has always been to provide both doctors and their teams with a personalized\, hands-on experience that ensures they feel supported and heard. Sandra’s expertise spans general dentistry\, pediatrics\, orthodontics\, periodontics\, and aesthetic spa practices. She specializes in back office team development and individualized consulting\, taking a holistic approach that not only strengthens team performance but also drives measurable business growth. \nPresented by:
URL:https://sccds.org/events/how-to-strategically-annually-plan-10-16-25/
LOCATION:Online Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:October,Special Events,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251015T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251015T030000
DTSTAMP:20260416T125528
CREATED:20250923T235614Z
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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/2025-10-15/
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:20250930T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250930T220000
DTSTAMP:20260416T125528
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SUMMARY:Mandatory Harassment Prevention Training for EMPLOYEES and EMPLOYERS/MANAGERS
DESCRIPTION:NEW BENEFIT! FREE FOR MEMBER DENTISTS! \nSince 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. \nAttendees 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. \nThis course will be held online via Zoom. The link will be sent out 24 hours before the event. \nRegistration Options*\nMember Dentist (Free)\nDental Staff/Auxiliary ($45.00)\nNon CDA Member Dentist ($185.00)
URL:https://sccds.org/events/mandatory-harassment-prevention-training-for-employers-managers-only/2025-09-30/
LOCATION:Online Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:2 CE Units (Cat 1),Auxiliary Classes,Continuing Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250923T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250923T070000
DTSTAMP:20260416T125528
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SUMMARY:Dental Pearls Lunch and Learn: Dental Erosion - Etiology\, Diagnosis and Treatment - 9/23/25
DESCRIPTION:Join SCCDS for a series of one-hour lunch and learns that will provide you with some “pearls” of wisdom from different specialists that you can integrate into your practice immediately! \n  \nTHIS COURSE WILL BE HELD ONLINE VIA ZOOM – LINK WILL BE SENT 24 HOURS PRIOR TO EVENT \n1 CE Unit \nRegistration Options*\nCDA Member Dentist (Free!)\nDental Staff/Auxiliary ($20.00)\nNon CDA Member Dentist ($170.00)
URL:https://sccds.org/events/dental-pearls-lunch-and-learn-dental-erosion-etiology-diagnosis-and-treatment-9-23-25/
LOCATION:Online Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:1 CE Unit (Cat 1),Continuing Education,Lunch&Learn,September,Upcoming Events
ORGANIZER;CN="SCCDS":MAILTO:info@sccds.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250917T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250917T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T125528
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SUMMARY:Using Technology to Improve Patient Care and Your Practice! - 9/17/25
DESCRIPTION:​Abstract\n​In the time of inflation and post covid recovery\, with staffing and supply costs increasing while PPO rates remain the same and hiring becomes difficult\, what are you as a dental practice owner to do to not just survive\, but thrive? Well you’re in luck\, because you’re going to learn how to do more with less. \n​Objectives\n\n​Streamline the experience for patients\n​Increase your fee for service patient base\n​Reducing time spent filing insurance claims\n​Membership plans as alternative to insurance\n​Practice Management Software to automate tasks\n​Teledentistry as new practice models for efficiency\n\n​Speaker Bio\n​Tobi Bosede is the founder and CEO of DentalFynd\, an AI payment platform that enables dentists to fill chairs and avoid no shows. She is highly sought out\, speaking on podcasts and at industry conferences including Dental Nachos’ Talking Nachos\, Becker’s Dental & DSO Review\, and the Dental Economist. She has an AI and software engineering background\, having built billion dollar systems for corporations\, which she has translated to dentistry to connect dentists directly to patients. Connect with her on LinkedIn or email her at tobi@dentalfynd.com. \n \nPresented By:
URL:https://sccds.org/events/using-technology-to-improve-patient-care-and-your-practice-9-17-25/
LOCATION:Online Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:1 CE Unit (Cat 2),Online CE Course,September,Special Events,Upcoming Events
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