BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CDA - ECPv6.15.11//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:CDA 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:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250128T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250128T200000 DTSTAMP:20260428T114016 CREATED:20241120T194907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T194909Z UID:10000577-1738087200-1738094400@www.cda.org SUMMARY:Responsibilities and Requirements for Prescribing Controlled Substances (Schedule II Opioid Drugs) DESCRIPTION:It’s time to RENEW or if you have not yet taken this course\, it’s MANDATORY.You must RENEW if you took the course in 2023. This will be the ONLY Controlled Substance course SACDS will offer in 2025.*This course satisfies the 2 CE unit requirement made effective by the Dental Board of California for license renewal effective January 1\, 2023.Learning Objectives*Explore pain management drug options for acute pain control. *List how to register for\, and utilize\, CURES (Controlled Substance Utilization and Review and Evaluation System) *Discuss red flag indicators of prescriptions issued for reasons other than a legitimate medical purpose. *How to manage acute and chronic pain in the dental setting. *The risks and identification of opioid use disorder. *The practices and legal requirements for opioid prescribing and dispensing.Presented by: Casey Grover\, MD & Reb Close\, MDDr. Grover\, is Chair of the Division of Emergency Medicine at Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula. Dr. Grover was born at Community Hospital and is a life-long resident of Monterey County. He graduated from medical school at University of California\, Los Angeles as one of the top three students in his class. Dr. Grover completed his residency at Stanford in Emergency Medicine and was chief resident. In addition to his current role as Division Chair\, he is an attending physician in the Emergency Department\, Vice Chief of Staff for the hospital\, and serves as Physician Champion for the Monterey County Prescribe Safe Initiative. Dr. Close\, is an Attending Emergency Physician at Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula\, and the lead clinical physician for the Monterey County Prescribe Safe Initiative. She has been practicing emergency medicine at Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula since 2003. \n\n\n\nPresented by: Casey Grover\, MD & Reb Close\, MD URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/responsibilities-and-requirements-for-prescribing-controlled-substances-schedule-ii-opioid-drugs-2/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Affiliate Virtual Event ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Alameda County Dental Society":MAILTO:info@sacds.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250122T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250122T190000 DTSTAMP:20260428T114016 CREATED:20241203T213544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250103T213458Z UID:10000584-1737567000-1737572400@www.cda.org SUMMARY:Virtual Member Meeting: Navigating New Laws That Impact Your Dental Team DESCRIPTION:This live webinar will provide an overview of CDA’s recent advocacy efforts that led to new RDA licensure pathways and allowable duties for dental assistants in California. Participants will also better understand additional new laws impacting dental practices and how to leverage membership resources to more easily comply. Key changes include expanded licensure pathways for registered dental assistants\, anesthesia permit requirement changes\, and updated 8-hour infection control course completion requirements for unlicensed dental assistants.  \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives: \n\n\n\n\nUnderstand how new statutory changes will impact dental practices effective January 1\, 2025.\n\n\n\nBecome familiar with the changes to dental assisting licensure and scope of duties.\n\n\n\nDiscover CDA member resources designed to help dental practices comply with new statutory requirements. URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/virtual-member-meeting-navigating-new-laws-that-impact-your-dental-team/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:CDA Virtual Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.cda.org/wp-content/uploads/CDAPS_homeP_medium.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250121T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250121T200000 DTSTAMP:20260428T114016 CREATED:20241217T171323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T170838Z UID:10000647-1737482400-1737489600@www.cda.org SUMMARY:Infection Control DESCRIPTION:In this high-energy\, memorable course\, learn how to update your infection control protocols\, find great training resources and create a culture of Infection Prevention and Safety. CDC Guidelines and Minimum Standards for Infection Control are highlighted. This course meets the California Dental license renewal requirement for Infection Control.Objectives: \n\n\n\n\nUnderstand how to incorporate Infection Control standards & CDC Guidelines\n\n\n\nDevelop and implement infection control and safety checklists\n\n\n\nLearn how to motivate dental teams to strive for infection control excellence URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/infection-control-2/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Affiliate Virtual Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250121T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250121T203000 DTSTAMP:20260428T114016 CREATED:20241011T234813Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250103T001316Z UID:10000554-1737477000-1737491400@www.cda.org SUMMARY:Infection Control & CDPA DESCRIPTION:Update your knowledge of the most important issues in clinical safety. Are you clear on how to handle ordinary and extraordinary infectious diseases? This class outlines the essential components of your infection control program: reviewing CDC Guidelines and State regulations for Infection Control. URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/infection-control-cdpa/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Affiliate Virtual Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250118T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250118T160000 DTSTAMP:20260428T114016 CREATED:20240927T173341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250103T001138Z UID:10000548-1737190800-1737216000@www.cda.org SUMMARY:CALAOMS 2025 January Meeting Webinar DESCRIPTION:Topic: “Digital Workflow and How to Better Incorporate in our OMS Office” URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/calaoms-2025-january-meeting-webinar/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Affiliate Virtual Event ORGANIZER;CN="California Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons":MAILTO:teri@calaoms.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241210T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241210T130000 DTSTAMP:20260428T114016 CREATED:20240405T210101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T210105Z UID:10000418-1733828400-1733835600@www.cda.org SUMMARY:Harassment Prevention Training - For Supervisors DESCRIPTION:Training on how to prevent workplace harassment is now mandatory for almost all California employers (five or more employees)\, and California Employers Association is here to help with Harassment Prevention Training that meets California’s legal requirement. \n\n\n\nThis course is a 2-hour instructor-led session where employees 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. \n\n\n\nSupervisors will learn how to recognize problems and about their responsibility in the prevention of sexual harassment\, discrimination\, retaliation\, and abusive conduct. Topics include reporting\, bystander intervention\, investigating and resolving complaints\, parameters of confidentiality\, and practical tips on how to stay out of trouble and keep your workplace harassment-free. \n\n\n\nIn the past\, only California employers with 50 or more employees were required to provide sexual harassment prevention training—and only to supervisors. Effective 1/1/19\, SB1343 requires all California employers with five (5) or more employees to provide harassment prevention training. URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/harassment-prevention-training-for-supervisors/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Affiliate Virtual Event ORGANIZER;CN="Sacramento District Dental Society":MAILTO:sdds@sdds.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241210T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241210T120000 DTSTAMP:20260428T114016 CREATED:20240405T210328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T210332Z UID:10000419-1733828400-1733832000@www.cda.org SUMMARY:Harassment Prevention Training - For Employees DESCRIPTION:Join SDDS and CEA Members in this training. Training on how to prevent workplace harassment is mandatory for almost all California employers (five or more employees)\, and California Employers Association is here to help with Harassment Prevention Training that meets California’s legal requirement. \n\n\n\nThis course is a 1-hour instructor-led session where employees 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 be covered in an interactive format. \n\n\n\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. URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/harassment-prevention-training-for-employees-2/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Affiliate Virtual Event ORGANIZER;CN="Sacramento District Dental Society":MAILTO:sdds@sdds.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241206T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241206T150000 DTSTAMP:20260428T114016 CREATED:20240617T230617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T180006Z UID:10000445-1733473800-1733497200@www.cda.org SUMMARY:Infection Control\, OSHA\, & California Dental Practice Act – December 2024 DESCRIPTION:Topics covered will include: \n\n\n\n\nIdentify the Specific Safety Plans Required by OSHA\n\n\n\nUnderstand What the Infection Control Regulations Are for California\n\n\n\nIdentify Common Errors With Infection Control and Safety This course will fulfill important requirements all in one day!\n\n\n\n\nAll licensed dental professionals are required by the Dental Board of California to take an infection control class and a California Dental Practice class biennially for licensure renewal. However\, let us not forget that Cal/OSHA has annual training requirements for personnel who work in an environment that have a risk of occupational exposure to blood- borne pathogens and/or hazardous chemicals. Cal/OSHA requires all dental professionals to take an annual course in blood-borne pathogen training\, plus an annual hazard communication training program. The program offers 6 hours/6 C.E. of up-to-date information in an interactive\, streamlined presentation. The course satisfies requirements for license renewal and for Cal/OSHA regulations. Qualifies for C.E. Credit – Core Course. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLeslie Canham\, CDA\, RDA\, CDIPC\, CSP URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/infection-control-osha-california-dental-practice-act-december-2024/ LOCATION:Online Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241204T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241204T203000 DTSTAMP:20260428T114016 CREATED:20240617T225814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T205522Z UID:10000444-1733337000-1733344200@www.cda.org SUMMARY:Harassment Prevention Training 2024 DESCRIPTION:The training that we will be providing is the required 2-hour training for doctors and supervisors/administrators. \n\n\n\n*The first hour is geared towards all employees and the second to managers and supervisors. URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/harassment-prevention-training-2024/ LOCATION:Online Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241107T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241107T201500 DTSTAMP:20260428T114016 CREATED:20240227T170843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T170911Z UID:10000381-1731002400-1731010500@www.cda.org SUMMARY:California Dental Practice Act & Ethics DESCRIPTION:Mandatory CE meets Dental Board of CA License Renewal Requirements \n\n\n\nThis ‘live’ CE Webinar reviews and updates the required DPA topics\, regulations\, and ethics\, including scope of practice\, drug prescribing\, licensure and qualifications\, supervision of auxiliaries\, professional conduct\, mandated reporting\, and consent. Codes and Principles of Ethics are reviewed. Examples of law violations\, unprofessional conduct\, and difficult legal challenges will be discussed. \n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes – Upon completion\, the participant shall be able to: \n\n\n\n\nBe familiar with the scope of regulations addressed in the DPA\n\n\n\nRelate Dental Codes of Ethics to professional standards and rules.\n\n\n\nDiscuss how those regulations define dental practice limits\n\n\n\nUnderstand how the California Dental Board enforces the DPA\n\n\n\nLearn how to locate information and resources related to the DPA URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/california-dental-practice-act-ethics-2/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Affiliate Virtual Event ORGANIZER;CN="Harbor Dental Society":MAILTO:Mak@HarborDentalSociety.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241023T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241023T200000 DTSTAMP:20260428T114016 CREATED:20240405T192605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T204224Z UID:10000416-1729706400-1729713600@www.cda.org SUMMARY:Finding the Perfect Fit – Bringing Harmony Back to the Workplace (Webinar) DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual roundtable with our panel of experts! Dive deep into three critical business topics: hiring\, retention and culture. This dynamic\, panel-style discussion will thoroughly explore each topic. This Zoom webinar will require computer cameras to be turned on for full participation. \n\n\n\nLearning objectives: \n\n\n\n\nIdentify effective recruitment and retention strategies and interview techniques\n\n\n\nUnderstand the key factors that drive employment engagement\n\n\n\nDiscover techniques for building a positive work culture URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/hiring-the-perfect-fit-our-vms-share-their-secrets/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Affiliate Virtual Event ORGANIZER;CN="Sacramento District Dental Society":MAILTO:sdds@sdds.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240924T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240924T193000 DTSTAMP:20260428T114017 CREATED:20240405T170730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240827T165249Z UID:10000414-1727199000-1727206200@www.cda.org SUMMARY:California Dental Practice Act DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/california-dental-practice-act-2/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Affiliate Virtual Event ORGANIZER;CN="Sacramento District Dental Society":MAILTO:sdds@sdds.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240918T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240918T193000 DTSTAMP:20260428T114017 CREATED:20240405T170603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240827T165323Z UID:10000413-1726680600-1726687800@www.cda.org SUMMARY:Infection Control DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/infection-control/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Affiliate Virtual Event ORGANIZER;CN="Sacramento District Dental Society":MAILTO:sdds@sdds.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240911T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240911T193000 DTSTAMP:20260428T114017 CREATED:20240805T193227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T202945Z UID:10000463-1726077600-1726083000@www.cda.org SUMMARY:Whole Person Care: Patient Mental and Dental Wellness DESCRIPTION:Whole person care means improving an individual’s health through the interconnected systems of systemic\, behavioral and oral health. This presentation will explore the complex connections between oral health and mental health. We will discuss comprehensive\, person-centered care that is responsive to the oral health-relevant behavioral health needs of patients. These concepts serve as the foundation to develop good communication skills that foster shared understanding\, respect\, and trust between the dentist and the patient and lead to authentic connection.  \n\n\n\nThis live webinar is being hosted by CDA in partnership with the CDA Foundation. \n\n\n\nLearning objectives: \n\n\n\n\nReview current research and understand the connections between mental health and oral health.\n\n\n\nDiscuss trauma-informed care\, theories and models and implementation in dental workflow.\n\n\n\nLearn to develop authentic connection with patients using foundation of trauma informed care. URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/whole-person-care-patient-mental-and-dental-wellness/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:CDA Virtual Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240910T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240910T200000 DTSTAMP:20260428T114017 CREATED:20240223T183631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T183637Z UID:10000372-1725991200-1725998400@www.cda.org SUMMARY:Digital Planning in Implant Dentistry: From Single to Full Arch Restorations DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re a novice or experienced in digital dentistry\, this lecture will help you start\, or grow\, the use of digital technology in your dental implant practice. This presentation will discuss techniques for digitizing patients’ bone\, teeth and soft tissue\, treatment planning using state of the art software and using 3D printers to fabricate surgical guides in your office. Future applications of 3D printing will be explored to show what is currently possible and what to expect in the future. \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives: \n\n\n\n\nDiscuss how to digitize bone and teeth for implant planning\n\n\n\nLearn how to treatment plan using state of the art software\n\n\n\nCompare benefits of static and dynamic surgical guides URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/digital-planning-in-implant-dentistry-from-single-to-full-arch-restorations/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Affiliate Virtual Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240904T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240904T200000 DTSTAMP:20260428T114017 CREATED:20240227T174149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T174154Z UID:10000383-1725472800-1725480000@www.cda.org SUMMARY:Responsibilities and Requirements for Prescribing Controlled Substances (Schedule II Opioid Drugs) DESCRIPTION:Mandatory CE for California dentists for license renewal: This ‘live’ online course satisfies the 2 CE unit requirement made effective by the Dental Board of California for license renewal effective January 1\, 2023. \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives: \n\n\n\n\nExplore pain management drug options for acute pain control\n\n\n\nList how to register for\, and utilize\, CURES (Controlled Substance Utilization and Review and Evaluation System\n\n\n\nDiscuss red flag indicators of prescriptions issued for reasons other than a legitimate medical purpose\n\n\n\nHow to manage acute and chronic pain in the dental setting\n\n\n\nThe risks and identification of opioid use disorder\n\n\n\nThe practices and legal requirements for opioid prescribing and dispensing URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/responsibilities-and-requirements-for-prescribing-controlled-substances-schedule-ii-opioid-drugs/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Affiliate Virtual Event ORGANIZER;CN="Harbor Dental Society":MAILTO:Mak@HarborDentalSociety.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240829T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240829T190000 DTSTAMP:20260428T114017 CREATED:20240709T234759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T212023Z UID:10000452-1724954400-1724958000@www.cda.org SUMMARY:Owning Your Associateship DESCRIPTION:Are you a recent graduate and looking for your first practice to work in? Are you a practice owner and looking to hire a great associate? Join us and watch a panel of experts from CDA\, HR for Health and an associate dentist discuss effective hiring and onboarding of associate dentists. We’ll not only discuss interview preparation and how to determine if the environment is the right fit for an associate dentist\, but also provide insight for practice owners on what recently graduating associates are looking for in their future work environment. \n\n\n\nLearning objectives: \n\n\n\n\nProvide associate dentists guidance on how to prepare for an interview and how to evaluate a practice for the right fit for their unique learning and experience needs.\n\n\n\nProvide owner dentists insight into what associate doctors are looking for in a working environment and share real world examples of what has worked and not worked from an associate dentist.\n\n\n\nProvide both early career dentists and practice owners guidance on what a successful associate onboarding experience should entail. URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/owning-your-associateship/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:CDA Virtual Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240820T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240820T180000 DTSTAMP:20260428T114017 CREATED:20240805T190052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T202541Z UID:10000462-1724173200-1724176800@www.cda.org SUMMARY:Tech-Enhanced Early Detection and Care: Oral Cancer Screening and Lasers DESCRIPTION:Join TDSC.com for an informative session with Dr. Apolinar Madrigal\, to delve into the transformative world of patient-centric technologies that are revolutionizing oral cancer screening and dental procedures. This webinar will examine the effectiveness of VizLite Pro\, a state-of-the-art tool for early oral cancer detection\, and the role of diode lasers\, specifically the NV Pro 3\, in augmenting dental procedures. \n\n\n\nThis webinar is tailored for dental professionals aspiring to elevate their understanding of these advanced technologies and seamlessly integrate them into their practice. \n\n\n\nBy the end of this webinar\, participants will: \n\n\n\n\nFormulate effective strategies for educating patients about advanced screening and laser-assisted procedures.\n\n\n\nAcquire practical knowledge on integrating advanced screening technologies into practice workflows.\n\n\n\nAssess the efficacy of NV Pro 3 diode laser in enhancing dental procedures.\n\n\n\nLearn the principles and benefits of VizLite Pro for oral cancer screening. URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/tech-enhanced-early-detection-and-care-oral-cancer-screening-and-lasers/ LOCATION:Online Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240716T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240716T203000 DTSTAMP:20260428T114017 CREATED:20240408T153725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T153734Z UID:10000423-1721154600-1721161800@www.cda.org SUMMARY:Requirements and Responsibilities for Prescribing Schedule II Opioids for CA Dentists - Opioids CE for Doctors who Never Prescribe Opioids DESCRIPTION:Effective January 1\, 2023\, ALL DENTISTS must complete 2 CE units of a Board-approved course on the responsibilities and requirements of prescribing opioids. This course is approved by the Dental Board of CA and mandated for ALL dentists and oral surgeons renewing their license. \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives: \n\n\n\n\nDiscuss non-opioid strategies for Pain Management in Dentistry\n\n\n\nReview the scientific data that demonstrates the superiority of NSAIDS +/- acetaminophen for dental pain\n\n\n\nReview non-opioid alternatives such as ketorolac\, Exparel\, and steroids\n\n\n\nDiscuss the Regulatory Requirements for Prescribers and Dispensers\n\n\n\nReview basic principles regarding opioid prescribing\, including screening and the use of CURES\n\n\n\nDiscuss Dental Office Procedures for Managing Vulnerable or Substance Use Disorder Patients\n\n\n\n\nTarget Audience: All CA dentists who need to renew their license as this is a mandatory course. \n\n\n\nDr. Steve Yun\, M.D.\, Diplomate\, American Board of AnesthesiologyDr. Yun is a board-certified anesthesiologist who specializes in dental office anesthesia. He obtained his M.D. with honors from the University of Southern California and completed his post-graduate training at the UCLA Center for Health Sciences. He is a Clinical Professor at the Western University of Health Sciences\, and an Expert Consultant and Examiner for the Dental Board of California. He is also a Safety Inspector for the American Association for the Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgical Facilities (AAAASF). \n\n\n\nHe is a Medical Advisory Board member for Healthfirst\, the leading provider of emergency medical supplies for dental offices in North America\, and a medical consultant for DOCS Education. He is also Co-Course Director for Boston Children’s Hospital’s annual conference\, Pediatric Sedation Outside the O.R. \n\n\n\nHe has extensive clinical research experience and as a popular speaker\, gives numerous lectures across the country and internationally on patient safety issues. \n\n\n\nFollow his professional activities and insights on Facebook\, Instagram\, and LinkedIn (@drsteveyun). URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/requirements-and-responsibilities-for-prescribing-schedule-ii-opioids-for-ca-dentists-opioids-ce-for-doctors-who-never-prescribe-opioids/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Affiliate Virtual Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240716T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240716T183000 DTSTAMP:20260428T114017 CREATED:20240605T183123Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T204750Z UID:10000438-1721151000-1721154600@www.cda.org SUMMARY:Explore Revolutionary Advances in Adhesive Dentistry DESCRIPTION:Delve into how digital technologies and sophisticated materials are reshaping the field. This session is tailored for clinicians who aspire to be at the forefront of their practice\, showcasing how recent innovations streamline complex procedures\, enhance treatment precision\, and boost patient satisfaction. Gain insights into how a thorough understanding of materials\, combined with a systematic treatment approach\, leads to predictable and efficient outcomes. \n\n\n\nSponsored by 3M. URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/explore-revolutionary-advances-in-adhesive-dentistry/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:CDA Virtual Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240710T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240710T183000 DTSTAMP:20260428T114017 CREATED:20240605T182631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T234734Z UID:10000437-1720632600-1720636200@www.cda.org SUMMARY:Mastering Anterior Composites - Techniques for Beautiful Restorations DESCRIPTION:Anterior composite resin restorations are the bread and butter of general dentistry practices. Several techniques have been described to produce life-like anterior esthetic restorations over the years. These build-up techniques include\, freehand\, direct/indirect\, matrixing\, injectable\, cut-back\, and printed matrices. This webinar will demystify the when and why of each technique. Clinical cases will be presented to illustrate their use. \n\n\n\nSponsored by 3M. URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/mastering-anterior-composites-techniques-for-beautiful-restorations/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:CDA Virtual Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240627T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240627T200000 DTSTAMP:20260428T114017 CREATED:20240223T184928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T184935Z UID:10000374-1719511200-1719518400@www.cda.org SUMMARY:Clinical Occlusion: Tips to Minimize Restoration Fractures DESCRIPTION:Likely to be the least well-understood topic for both recent graduates and seasoned dentists\, OCCLUSION doesn’t need to be so complicated! This course will focus on how to perform a functional diagnosis\, and how to predict which patients will have issues that may affect restoration longevity. Techniques will be described to troubleshoot occlusal mysteries that ultimately have simple solutions. Selecting the best materials for restoration longevity is smart but adjusting and polishing these materials within the functional and parafunctional occlusal framework is even smarter! Dr. Stevenson will provide real world clinical examples to show the solutions to common dental challenges. \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives: \n\n\n\n\nUnderstand how to render a functional diagnosis\n\n\n\nLearn how to take an accurate CR record and know when it’s indicated\n\n\n\nHow to minimize ceramic fractures by understanding the materials and prep designs\n\n\n\nLearn how to implement the 5-Step Occlusal Harmony finishing and adjusting protocol\n\n\n\nHow digital occlusal technology will make occlusal adjustments more precise URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/clinical-occlusion-tips-to-minimize-restoration-fractures/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Affiliate Virtual Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240625T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240625T183000 DTSTAMP:20260428T114017 CREATED:20240605T182443Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T211526Z UID:10000436-1719336600-1719340200@www.cda.org SUMMARY:Applied Biomimetics in Dentistry DESCRIPTION:The Applied Biomimetic Dentistry webinar is here to help doctors and their teams apply the latest in biomimetic materials and techniques into their practice. This course will share the “Bio-Basics” to prepare the practice to begin treating patients immediately. The information presented in the webinar is based on scientific research studies\, clinical experience and outstanding results. This course is specifically designed to help the practice grow by providing treatment for patients that is conservative\, predictable and long lasting. \n\n\n\nSponsored by Kuraray Noritake. URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/applied-biomimetics-in-dentistry/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:CDA Virtual Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240618T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240618T130000 DTSTAMP:20260428T114017 CREATED:20240109T183540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T183542Z UID:10000052-1718708400-1718715600@www.cda.org SUMMARY:Harassment Prevention Training – For Supervisors/Employers DESCRIPTION:Training on how to prevent workplace harassment is now mandatory for almost all California employers (five [5] or more employees)\, and California Employers Association is here to help with Harassment Prevention Training that meets California’s legal requirement. \n\n\n\nThis course is a 2-hour instructor-led session where employees 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. Supervisors will learn how to recognize problems and about their responsibility in the prevention of sexual harassment\, discrimination\, retaliation\, and abusive conduct. \n\n\n\nTopics include reporting\, bystander intervention\, investigating and resolving complaints\, parameters of confidentiality\, and practical tips on how to stay out of trouble and keep your workplace harassment-free. \n\n\n\nIn the past\, only California employers with 50 or more employees were required to provide sexual harassment prevention training—and only to supervisors. Effective 1/1/19\, SB1343 requires all California employers with five (5) or more employees to provide harassment prevention training. URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/harassment-prevention-training-for-supervisors-employers/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Affiliate Virtual Event ORGANIZER;CN="Sacramento District Dental Society":MAILTO:sdds@sdds.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240618T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240618T120000 DTSTAMP:20260428T114017 CREATED:20240109T182412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T183621Z UID:10000051-1718708400-1718712000@www.cda.org SUMMARY:Harassment Prevention Training – For Employees DESCRIPTION:Training on how to prevent workplace harassment is now mandatory for almost all California employers (five [5] or more employees)\, and California Employers Association is here to help with Harassment Prevention Training that meets California’s legal requirement. \n\n\n\nThis course is a 1-hour instructor-led session where employees 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 be covered in an interactive format. \n\n\n\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. URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/harassment-prevention-training-for-employees/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Affiliate Virtual Event ORGANIZER;CN="Sacramento District Dental Society":MAILTO:sdds@sdds.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240613T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240613T203000 DTSTAMP:20260428T114017 CREATED:20240109T184438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240201T203213Z UID:10000053-1718303400-1718310600@www.cda.org SUMMARY:Planet Z - Surviving the Zirconia Apocalypse (CAD/CAM) DESCRIPTION:Will zirconia restorations take over the world? If they do\, are you prepared? This presentation will cover the clinical workflow for chairside CAD/CAM fabricated zirconia restorations including treatment planning\, tooth preparation\, CAD/CAM fabrication\, post-milling procedures\, and cementation. The best current evidence will be provided as well as techniques to help you achieve long-term excellent results for your patients. The Zirconia Apocalypse is coming…and this course may be your last best hope for survival! \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives: \n\n\n\n\nDiscuss when zirconia restorations might represent the best treatment option for tooth restoration.\n\n\n\nSynthesize a chairside CAD/CAM clinical workflow designed to produce clinically excellent zirconia restorations\n\n\n\nDescribe optimal tooth preparation and cementation principles based on the best current scientific evidence. URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/planet-z-surviving-the-zirconia-apocalypse-cad-cam/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Affiliate Virtual Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240613T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240613T193000 DTSTAMP:20260428T114017 CREATED:20240524T154556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240524T154809Z UID:10000430-1718301600-1718307000@www.cda.org SUMMARY:New 2024 Mandate: Implementing a Workplace Violence Prevention Plan for the Dental Practice and Best Practices  DESCRIPTION:Sadly\, over the last few years\, the healthcare sector has seen an overwhelming increase in the number of violent attacks targeting healthcare facilities and personnel. Smaller practices in ambulatory settings\, such as dental and specialty practices\, incur unique risks given limitations in infrastructure and funding. In response to the increase in violent incidents\, California passed legislation that requires employers\, (including dental and specialty practices)\, to adopt a workplace violence prevention plan. \n\n\n\nHarbor Dental Society is here to deliver all valued members a timely ‘live’ CE Webinar to comply with this new California law to help educate you and your dental team with a Workplace Violence Prevention Plan following best practices for the dental practice. \n\n\n\nOn July 1\, 2024\, dental and specialty practices in California must implement a written workplace violence prevention plan. The plan must include specific criteria such as response procedures to specified threats (e.g. shelter in place or evacuation)\, trainings\, annual updates\, etc. URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/new-2024-mandate-implementing-a-workplace-violence-prevention-plan-for-the-dental-practice-and-best-practices/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Affiliate Virtual Event ORGANIZER;CN="Harbor Dental Society":MAILTO:Mak@HarborDentalSociety.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240612T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240612T193000 DTSTAMP:20260428T114017 CREATED:20240109T184952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T201543Z UID:10000054-1718213400-1718220600@www.cda.org SUMMARY:A Safe Approach to Opioids in Dental Practice DESCRIPTION:Drs. Reb Close and Casey Grover will provide an evidence-based course on pain management and opioid prescribing in dental practice. Topics will include the responsibilities and requirements for opioid prescribing\, best practices for pain management\, identification and management of patients with opioid use disorder\, and best practices for educating patients on safe pain management. \n\n\n\nParticipants will learn: \n\n\n\n\nBest practices for safe pain management and the legal requirements for opioid prescribing\n\n\n\nHow to use multi-modal analgesia to reduce or eliminate the need for opioids\n\n\n\nHow to identify patients at risk for opioid addiction\, and how to manage patients with opioid addiction\n\n\n\nCurrent trends in substance use that may be seen in dental practice URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/a-safe-approach-to-opioids-in-dental-practice/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Affiliate Virtual Event ORGANIZER;CN="Sacramento District Dental Society":MAILTO:sdds@sdds.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240603T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240603T200000 DTSTAMP:20260428T114017 CREATED:20240328T155021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T201526Z UID:10000407-1717439400-1717444800@www.cda.org SUMMARY:Evidence-Based Management of Temporomandibular Disorders DESCRIPTION:This lecture will review aspects of temporomandibular joint disorders and clinical instruction related to the examination\, diagnosis\, and treatment of patients. It will provide knowledge commensurate with standards of care that have been developing in the academic communities around the world over the last 3 decades. This course is designed to offer an overview for the practicing dentist that will connect the medical and dental aspects of TMD. \nThe course will give an overview of: \n\nAnatomy related to TMD\nOFP Clinical exam\nMyogenous TMD\nJoint mechanics\nClassification of arthrogenous TMD\nManagement of TMD\nOcclusion and TMD\n\nSherwin Arman\, D.M.D.\, M.P.H. \nDr. Sherwin Arman is the director of the orofacial pain program and continuing dental education program at the UCLA School of Dentistry. He joined the faculty as a lecturer in 2012 and also had a practice limited to Orofacial Pain. He is involved with the American Academy of Orofacial Pain and the American Board of Orofacial Pain. His interest is to promote Orofacial Pain education to healthcare providers and students as well as the integration of Orofacial Pain education into dental education curricula. URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/evidence-based-management-of-temporomandibular-disorders/ LOCATION:Online Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240522T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240522T130000 DTSTAMP:20260428T114017 CREATED:20240109T185934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T191640Z UID:10000055-1716379200-1716382800@www.cda.org SUMMARY:HIPAA – Are You In Compliance? DESCRIPTION:As an independent dental practice\, you already know how important protecting your patient’s data is\, yet\, ensuring your business fully complies with HIPAA regulations requires meticulous attention. Join SDDS’ HIPAA compliance partner\, Abyde\, to learn about HIPAA requirements and why rising HIPAA enforcement makes compliance a top priority for practices in 2024 and beyond. \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives: \n\n\n\n\nHigh-level HIPAA education for practice management\n\n\n\nGovernment standards for HIPAA compliance programs\n\n\n\nWhat documentation is required to pass a HIPAA audit\n\n\n\nReal-world examples of audit letters\, fines\, and OCR audit results URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/hipaa-are-you-in-compliance/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Affiliate Virtual Event ORGANIZER;CN="Sacramento District Dental Society":MAILTO:sdds@sdds.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR