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:20260603T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260603T203000 DTSTAMP:20260428T090613 CREATED:20260224T223445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T202539Z UID:10001320-1780507800-1780518600@www.cda.org SUMMARY:Revive Your Practice DESCRIPTION:A 5-YEAR GAME PLAN TO A STRONG\, STRESS-FREE EXITBecause the best exits are planned\, not rushed.Join us for an intimate dinner + conversation focused on how practices are evaluated today\, strengthened\, and positioned well before a transition. You’ve spent decades building your practice. Now it’s time to ensure you receive the maximum value for your sweat equity. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nText or call to RSVP: 619-889-6492 URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/revive-your-practice/ LOCATION:Seasons 52 UTC La Jolla\, 4505 La Jolla Village Drive\, San Diego\, California\, 92122\, United States CATEGORIES:Affiliate In-Person Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.cda.org/wp-content/uploads/Event-flyer-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260611T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260612T150000 DTSTAMP:20260428T090613 CREATED:20250312T020659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T020701Z UID:10000935-1781172000-1781276400@www.cda.org SUMMARY:CDA Board of Directors DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/cda-board-of-directors-39/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260615T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260615T220000 DTSTAMP:20260428T090613 CREATED:20260408T221641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T221748Z UID:10001376-1781546400-1781560800@www.cda.org SUMMARY:CPR Renewal Course DESCRIPTION:4 CE units are given at the end of class. CPR cards are issued by the American Heart Association within four weeks after course completion. Please keep this in mind when planning your registration. We will need an individual email for each person registering. This does not include group or office emails.The CPR cards will be emailed to the individual email given at the time of registration. Confirmation of registration will be sent via email. Please check your spam/junk folder if your confirmation of registration hasn’t arrived to your inbox. Registration Deadline: one week prior to the scheduled class.Last minute sign-ups may be accommodated depending on class space availability. If you must cancel your registration\, please do so no later than the Tuesday\, preceding the class in order to receive a refund: No-Shows WILL NOT receive a refund. Advance payment & registration is required. In the event that SACDS needs to cancel a class due to low sign-ups\, we will contact you to inform you. URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/cpr-renewal-course/ LOCATION:Southern Alameda County Dental Society\, 405 Boulder Ct.\, Ste. 600\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94566\, United States CATEGORIES:Affiliate In-Person Event ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Alameda County Dental Society":MAILTO:info@sacds.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260617T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260617T180000 DTSTAMP:20260428T090613 CREATED:20251112T185448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T172726Z UID:10001141-1781715600-1781719200@www.cda.org SUMMARY:Dental Anxiety: Strategies and Tools for Patient-Centered Care DESCRIPTION:Dental anxiety remains a persistent and often overlooked barrier to oral health care. It influences whether patients seek treatment\, return for follow-up or perform consistent preventive care. Providers and care teams see the impacts of anxiety on clinical outcomes\, workflow efficiency and long-term patient relationships. \n\n\n\nGrounded in research and practical application\, our new webinar equips oral health professionals with evidence-based\, practical strategies to recognize\, understand and effectively respond to dental anxiety across diverse patient populations. Discover how past experiences\, cultural context and trust in health systems all shape patient behavior\, as well as what care teams can do. \n\n\n\nMore supportive environments can strengthen patient trust and improve engagement and outcomes. Gain actionable tools that can be immediately applied in clinical\, educational and community settings. Learn how to turn moments of anxiety into opportunities for empathy-driven communication\, connection and better care. \n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes: \n\n\n\n\nRecognize and assess signs of dental anxiety and better understand the broader context of anxiety with special focus on underserved populations.\n\n\n\nApply patient-centered communication and anxiety-reduction strategies to improve patient comfort\, strengthen trust and enhance adherence to care.\n\n\n\nImplement team-based and environmental changes to foster a more calming\, supportive patient experience across clinical and community settings.\n\n\n\n\nPresented in partnership with the CDA Foundation and National Dental Association (NDA). URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/health-equity-webinar/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Affiliate Virtual Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260620T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260620T140000 DTSTAMP:20260428T090613 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:20260623T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260623T183000 DTSTAMP:20260428T090613 CREATED:20260309T212155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T165824Z UID:10001349-1782234000-1782239400@www.cda.org SUMMARY:The Refund Obstacle Course: Mastering Communication and Risks DESCRIPTION:Uncomfortable handing patient refunds? You’re not alone! Learn practical strategies and proven communication techniques to respond to patient requests while maintaining continuity of care and objective documentation that protects your dental office. By skilling up on best practices\, you can preserve goodwill during negotiations\, foster transparent communication and effectively address patient concerns. \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives: \n\n\n\n\nDevelop strategies to manage patient refund requests while maintaining trust and continuity of care.\n\n\n\nImplement best practices for refund negotiations while promoting clear communication and goodwill.\n\n\n\nUnderstand proper documentation of refund discussions to minimize risks and support optimal outcomes. URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/the-refund-obstacle-course-mastering-communication-and-risks/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Affiliate Virtual Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.cda.org/wp-content/uploads/TDIC_Refunds_062326.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260624T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260624T120000 DTSTAMP:20260428T090613 CREATED:20251222T234058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T234101Z UID:10001228-1782291600-1782302400@www.cda.org SUMMARY:Government Affairs Council DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/government-affairs-council-24/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260624T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260624T183000 DTSTAMP:20260428T090613 CREATED:20260115T165221Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T165223Z UID:10001280-1782322200-1782325800@www.cda.org SUMMARY:TDIC/IS Optional Board Call DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/tdic-is-optional-board-call-4/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260626T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260626T110000 DTSTAMP:20260428T090613 CREATED:20260110T001051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260110T001053Z UID:10001268-1782464400-1782471600@www.cda.org SUMMARY:CDA Foundation Wellness Committee DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/cda-foundation-wellness-committee-4/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260626T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260626T153000 DTSTAMP:20260428T090613 CREATED:20260110T001438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260110T001441Z UID:10001269-1782466200-1782487800@www.cda.org SUMMARY:Council on Professionalism and Mediation DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/council-on-professionalism-and-mediation-10/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260628T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260628T163000 DTSTAMP:20260428T090613 CREATED:20260326T162731Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T162734Z UID:10001373-1782637200-1782664200@www.cda.org SUMMARY:Porcelain Veneers Revisited: A Diagnostic-First Approach to Esthetic Excellence DESCRIPTION:While porcelain veneers are often viewed as purely esthetic restorations\, their long-term success depends on thoughtful diagnosis and disciplined execution. This lecture emphasizes a diagnostic-first philosophy to veneer dentistry\, focusing on when veneers are appropriate\, how much tooth structure to preserve\, and how to balance esthetics with function and biology. Through detailed clinical examples\, participants will gain a deeper understanding of preparation design\, material selection\, cementation principles\, and risk management to achieve predictable\, ethical\, and durable veneer outcomes. URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/porcelain-veneers-revisited-a-diagnostic-first-approach-to-esthetic-excellence/ LOCATION:Loma Linda University School of Dentistry\, 11092 Anderson Street\, Loma Linda\, California\, 92350\, United States CATEGORIES:Affiliate In-Person Event END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR