BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CDA - ECPv6.15.11//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.cda.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for CDA REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260502T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260502T110000 DTSTAMP:20260428T075925 CREATED:20260302T171250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T171255Z UID:10001331-1777712400-1777719600@www.cda.org SUMMARY:Resilience in Dentistry DESCRIPTION:Welcome to our transformative course on a holistic approach to improving resilience and preventing burnout in dentistry!Recognizing the multifaceted challenges faced by dental professionals\, this program goes beyond traditional methods by embracing a comprehensive and integrative perspective. We will explore strategies encompassing mental\, emotional\, and physical well-being\, fostering resilience from a holistic standpoint. From mindfulness practices to effective stress management techniques\, this course aims to equip dental professionals with a diverse toolkit for self-care. By embracing a holistic approach\, we strive to create a foundation for sustained well-being\, enabling you to navigate the demands of dentistry with balance and resilience. Join us on this journey towards a more comprehensive and integrative approach to professional fulfillment and longevity in the dental field.Topics covered: \n\n\n\n\nBreathing 4-7-8 exercise\n\n\n\nIntroduction of integrative medicine as a philosophy\n\n\n\nOverview of stressors unique to the dental profession\n\n\n\nIntroduction to stress response and effects on the body\n\n\n\nIntroduction to the relaxation response\n\n\n\nMINDBODY modalities to activate the relaxation response\n\n\n\nIntroduction to mindfulness meditation\n\n\n\nCome to your senses mindfulness exercise\n\n\n\nIntroduction to deep breathing techniques\n\n\n\n4-7-8 breathing technique\n\n\n\nBox breathing\n\n\n\nHeart compassion meditation exercise\n\n\n\nIntroduction to aromatherapy\n\n\n\nIntroduction to adaptogens and herbal medicine\n\n\n\n\nLearning Objectives: \n\n\n\n\nUnderstand and decipher anxiety and the stress response\n\n\n\nPromote and have a deeper understanding of mindfulness\n\n\n\nLearn key considerations to introduce mindfulness in your practice URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/resilience-in-dentistry-4/ LOCATION:UCLA School of Dentistry\, 714 Tiverton\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90095\, United States CATEGORIES:Affiliate In-Person Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260530T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260530T120000 DTSTAMP:20260428T075925 CREATED:20260302T174614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T174617Z UID:10001332-1780128000-1780142400@www.cda.org SUMMARY:Practice Management Considerations of an Orofacial Pain/Dental Sleep Medicine Practice DESCRIPTION:This course reviews patient clinical charting information and type of charting typically needed for medical billing for office visits and TMD/MAD treatments. The review will include examples of medical EMR software\, supplies used for TMD/MAD treatments and examples of suppliers for TMD/MAD treatments. An example of a superbill used in a dedicated orofacial pain practice will be discussed. This course will include the necessary components for charting the different levels of office visits as well as documentation recommendations for procedures such as joint injections and MAD therapy. Different ways of addressing billing for these services will be reviewed.Course topics: \n\n\n\n\nDifferences in the setup of orofacial pain practice and a general dental office.space requirements for an orofacial pain office and personnel needs – front and back office\n\n\n\nSupplies typically used in an orofacial pain practice and where to source\n\n\n\nReview of medications used in an orofacial pain practice for diagnostics and treatment\n\n\n\nExamples and benefits of medical electronic health records (EHR) software\n\n\n\nPatient charting recommended prior to billing for mandibular advancement appliances (MAD’s)\n\n\n\nOrdering imaging of the TMJ (CT\, MRI) and other procedures with examples of insurer guidelines\n\n\n\nDifferences of being in-network vs. out of network with insurers and what the process typically involves URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/practice-management-considerations-of-an-orofacial-pain-dental-sleep-medicine-practice/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Affiliate Virtual Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260620T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260620T140000 DTSTAMP:20260428T075925 CREATED:20260302T175529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T175535Z UID:10001333-1781946000-1781964000@www.cda.org SUMMARY:Intro to Acupuncture Points and Needle Based Therapy in Everyday Dentistry DESCRIPTION:This lecture course will provide an overview of Traditional Chinese Medicine acupuncture points and different needle based therapy for managing common dental and orofacial conditions. Descriptions and applications will focus on a patient centered\, personalized\, integrative and complementary approach. Requirements to expand a scope of practice to include Dental Acupuncture will also be covered.Course Topics \n\n\n\n\n“East meets West” the current evidence for Complementary and Integrative Personalized Precision care\n\n\n\nEastern vs Western philosophy and diagnosis\n\n\n\nDry vs Wet needling\n\n\n\nCommon acupuncture point useful in everyday dentistry and management of anxiety and gagging\n\n\n\nRequirements to expand scope of practice to include Dental Acupuncture\n\n\n\nAseptic technique\, needle types and design\, localizing common dental acupuncture points\, and needling techniques\n\n\n\n\nLearning ObjectivesAfter the course participants will have an understanding of Traditional Chinese Medicine’s acupuncture points and different needle based therapy in a patient centered\, personalized\, integrative\, complementary approach when managing common dental and orofacial conditions. URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/intro-to-acupuncture-points-and-needle-based-therapy-in-everyday-dentistry-2/ LOCATION:UCLA School of Dentistry\, 714 Tiverton\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90095\, United States CATEGORIES:Affiliate In-Person Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260706T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260710T123000 DTSTAMP:20260428T075925 CREATED:20260302T170440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T171450Z UID:10001329-1783324800-1783686600@www.cda.org SUMMARY:Hawai'i Symposium 2026 DESCRIPTION:Our Annual UCLA Hawaii Symposium in 2026 will be held at the Royal Sonesta Kaua’i Resort on the island of Kaua’i. \n\n\n\nWe will have speakers on multiple topics. Lectures are each morning 8:00 am – 12:30 pm. \n\n\n\nThis symposium is open to all dental professionals. \n\n\n\nWe hope you’ll come join us this year for a great vacation and exceptional education. Aloha! URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/hawaii-symposium-2026/ LOCATION:Royal Sonesta Kaua’i Resort\, 3610 Rice Street\, Lihue\, Hawaii\, 96766\, United States CATEGORIES:Affiliate In-Person Event END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR