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: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:20251203T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251203T153000 DTSTAMP:20260428T095114 CREATED:20241204T234020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T222831Z UID:10000638-1764754200-1764775800@www.cda.org SUMMARY:Government Affairs Council DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/government-affairs-council-18/ CATEGORIES:Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251202T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251202T183000 DTSTAMP:20260428T095114 CREATED:20241204T233903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T222836Z UID:10000637-1764696600-1764700200@www.cda.org SUMMARY:CDA Board of Directors DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/cda-board-of-directors-33/ CATEGORIES:Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251124T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251124T140000 DTSTAMP:20260428T095114 CREATED:20251003T223209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T223211Z UID:10001113-1763989200-1763992800@www.cda.org SUMMARY:UOP - What Does Organized Dentistry Mean to You DESCRIPTION:Come learn about organized dentistry and what it means to you as a student. URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/uop-what-does-organized-dentistry-mean-to-you/ LOCATION:UOP\, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry\, 155 5th Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States CATEGORIES:CDA In-Person Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251121T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251122T170000 DTSTAMP:20260428T095114 CREATED:20241204T233330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T222958Z UID:10000636-1763719200-1763830800@www.cda.org SUMMARY:CDA House of Delegates DESCRIPTION:Sacramento Hyatt Regency URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/cda-house-of-delegates-2/ CATEGORIES:Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251111T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251111T183000 DTSTAMP:20260428T095114 CREATED:20241204T233020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T223019Z UID:10000634-1762882200-1762885800@www.cda.org SUMMARY:CDA Board of Directors DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/cda-board-of-directors-32/ CATEGORIES:Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251107T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251107T160000 DTSTAMP:20260428T095114 CREATED:20241204T232852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T223030Z UID:10000633-1762509600-1762531200@www.cda.org SUMMARY:CDA Foundation Board of Directors DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/cda-foundation-board-of-directors-9/ CATEGORIES:Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251105T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251105T130000 DTSTAMP:20260428T095114 CREATED:20251003T223015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T223020Z UID:10001112-1762344000-1762347600@www.cda.org SUMMARY:Western U-CDA & ASDA Advocacy Day DESCRIPTION:Come learn how students and new grads can get and stay in advocacy efforts. Meet CDA’s President Max Martinez. URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/western-u-cda-asda-advocacy-day/ LOCATION:Western University\, 309 E. Second Street\, Pomona\, CA\, 91766\, United States CATEGORIES:CDA In-Person Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251031T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251031T110000 DTSTAMP:20260428T095114 CREATED:20241204T232237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T223045Z UID:10000631-1761904800-1761908400@www.cda.org SUMMARY:CDA Foundation Wellness Leadership DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/cda-foundation-wellness-leadership/ CATEGORIES:Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251028T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251028T130000 DTSTAMP:20260428T095114 CREATED:20250616T185450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T184258Z UID:10001064-1761652800-1761656400@www.cda.org SUMMARY:Essential Updates for 2026: CDT Codes and Advocacy Wins DESCRIPTION:This one-hour lunch and learn will provide CDA members and their dental teams with important updates on topics that directly affect practice operations and patient care. Participants will leave with timely information to support their practice’s billing accuracy and stay informed on advocacy efforts that impact the dental profession in California. \n\n\n\nLearning objectives: \n\n\n\n\nLearn the latest on CDA’s advocacy addressing dental plan challenges\n\n\n\nDiscover how the 2026 CDT code revisions could impact your office’s billing processes\n\n\n\nReview common billing errors and practical steps to avoid them URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/dental-benefits-webinar/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:CDA Virtual Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.cda.org/wp-content/uploads/CDAPS_2025_Benefit-Plan-Webinar_FB-Li_1200x630.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251017T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251018T160000 DTSTAMP:20260428T095114 CREATED:20250331T212930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T174836Z UID:10001037-1760688000-1760803200@www.cda.org SUMMARY:Hands-On Workshop Santa Clara DESCRIPTION:The Dentist’s Role in Sleep Related Breathing Disorders: From Initial Screening to Final Follow Up URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/hands-on-workshop-santa-clara/ LOCATION:Santa Clara Marriott\, 2700 Mission College Blvd\, Santa Clara\, CA\, 95054\, United States CATEGORIES:CDA In-Person Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251017T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251017T170000 DTSTAMP:20260428T095114 CREATED:20250220T192344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T215256Z UID:10000838-1760688000-1760720400@www.cda.org SUMMARY:Dental Team Summit Santa Clara DESCRIPTION:Join an engaging and interactive learning event designed to empower your dental team with the knowledge and skills to elevate your practice. Breakout sessions are tailored to leaders\, office managers and front- and back-office team members\, ensuring that each member gains valuable insights and tactics to take back to practice. Network with experts and fellow dental professionals and leave with actionable strategies to drive your practice’s success. \n\n\n\nEvent sponsors: TDIC\, Veritas Dental Resources\, Meds 2U Pharmacy\, Haleon Consumer Healthcare\, Kettenbach Dental URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/dental-team-summit-santa-clara/ LOCATION:Santa Clara Marriott\, 2700 Mission College Blvd\, Santa Clara\, CA\, 95054\, United States CATEGORIES:CDA In-Person Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251014T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251014T130000 DTSTAMP:20260428T095114 CREATED:20241204T231853Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250103T205354Z UID:10000629-1760443200-1760446800@www.cda.org SUMMARY:CDA Presents Board of Managers Lunchtime Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/cda-presents-board-of-managers-lunchtime-meeting-2/ CATEGORIES:Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251009T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251010T160000 DTSTAMP:20260428T095114 CREATED:20241204T231735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250103T205341Z UID:10000628-1760014800-1760112000@www.cda.org SUMMARY:CDA Board of Directors DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/cda-board-of-directors-31/ CATEGORIES:Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251003T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251003T160000 DTSTAMP:20260428T095114 CREATED:20241204T231521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250103T205327Z UID:10000627-1759485600-1759507200@www.cda.org SUMMARY:CDA Audit Committee DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/cda-audit-committee-10/ CATEGORIES:Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251003T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251003T160000 DTSTAMP:20260428T095114 CREATED:20241014T210514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250103T205314Z UID:10000564-1759485600-1759507200@www.cda.org SUMMARY:Board of Component Representatives Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/board-of-component-representatives-meeting-4/ CATEGORIES:Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250928T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250928T133000 DTSTAMP:20260428T095114 CREATED:20250129T234804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T215208Z UID:10000821-1759053600-1759066200@www.cda.org SUMMARY:Now + Next: Innovative Patient Communication Strategies - San Marino DESCRIPTION:Dealing with awkward moments in a dental office is an inevitable part of patient care. Whether it’s an uncomfortable silence\, a difficult question or a misunderstanding\, dentists must navigate the situation with professionalism\, empathy and ethics to maintain a positive patient experience. The integration of artificial intelligence in dentistry can support connection with patients\, providing that the subtleties and limitations of AI are understood. Sensible use of AI tools and technology may play a pivotal role in enhancing care by delivering real-time information and tailored recommendations. While challenging moments are unavoidable\, innovative strategies can help you build confidence\, ease tension and prevent missteps in patient communication.  \n\n\n\nTo learn more about Now + Next in San Marino\, click on this link to get details. \n\n\n\nEvent sponsors: Bank of America\, CareCredit\, TDIC IS\, Metlife\, ROAM Commercial Realty URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/now-next-innovative-patient-communication-strategies-san-marino/ LOCATION:The Huntington\, 1151 Oxford Rd\, San Marino\, CA\, 91108\, United States CATEGORIES:CDA In-Person Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250925T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250925T210000 DTSTAMP:20260428T095114 CREATED:20250721T165811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T165813Z UID:10001082-1758823200-1758834000@www.cda.org SUMMARY:Demystifying Dental Benefit Plans DESCRIPTION:How to evaluate plan contracts: To be in-network or to be in-network? URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/demystifying-dental-benefit-plans/ LOCATION:Redlands Country Club\, 1749 Garden Street\, Redlands\, CA\, 92373\, United States CATEGORIES:CDA In-Person Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250925T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250925T130000 DTSTAMP:20260428T095114 CREATED:20250730T224250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T224253Z UID:10001089-1758801600-1758805200@www.cda.org SUMMARY:USC Drug Booklet Distribution Day DESCRIPTION:The drug booklet handout is for the classes going into the clinic\, D3 for most schools except for CNSU and UOP. This touch point helps us capture any students who have not activated their membership and offer additional information as students get closer to graduation. We set up several tables and hand out the drug booklets over a day. URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/usc-drug-booklet-distribution-day/ LOCATION:USC School of Dentistry\, 925 W 34th Street\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90089\, United States CATEGORIES:CDA In-Person Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.cda.org/wp-content/uploads/USC-Drug-Booklet-Distribution-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250917T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250917T130000 DTSTAMP:20260428T095114 CREATED:20250716T215127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T215129Z UID:10001080-1758110400-1758114000@www.cda.org SUMMARY:UCSF Freshmen Orientation DESCRIPTION:Freshman Orientation is CDA’s first touchpoint with dental students. CDA\, TDIC and the local dental society provide a one-hour orientation presentation focused on educating incoming dental students about organized dentistry. Content includes the main benefits of membership for students and new graduates\, as well as events and activities to engage with while they are students. URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/ucsf-freshmen-orientation-2/ LOCATION:UCSF School of Dentistry\, 707 Parnassus Avenue\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94143\, United States CATEGORIES:CDA In-Person Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250915T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250915T140000 DTSTAMP:20260428T095114 CREATED:20250626T225002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T165135Z UID:10001069-1757941200-1757944800@www.cda.org SUMMARY:UCLA Freshmen Orientation DESCRIPTION:Freshman Orientation is CDA’s first touchpoint with dental students. CDA\, TDIC and the local dental society provide a one-hour orientation presentation focused on educating incoming dental students about organized dentistry. Content includes the main benefits of membership for students and new graduates\, as well as events and activities to engage with while they are students. URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/ucla-freshmen-orientation-2/ LOCATION:UCLA School of Dentistry\, 714 Tiverton\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90095\, United States CATEGORIES:CDA In-Person Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.cda.org/wp-content/uploads/UCLA-Freshmen-Orientation-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250912T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250912T163000 DTSTAMP:20260428T095114 CREATED:20241204T230942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250103T205537Z UID:10000625-1757669400-1757694600@www.cda.org SUMMARY:CDA Finance Committee DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/cda-finance-committee-8/ CATEGORIES:Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250912T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250912T110000 DTSTAMP:20260428T095114 CREATED:20241204T231127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250103T205429Z UID:10000626-1757667600-1757674800@www.cda.org SUMMARY:CDA Foundation Wellness Committee DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/cda-foundation-wellness-committee-2/ CATEGORIES:Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250829T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250829T130000 DTSTAMP:20260428T095114 CREATED:20250821T172647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T172651Z UID:10001093-1756468800-1756472400@www.cda.org SUMMARY:UCSF Drug Booklet Distribution Day DESCRIPTION:The drug booklet handout is for the classes going into the clinic\, D3 for most schools except for CNSU and UOP. This touch point helps us capture any students who have not activated their membership and offer additional information as students get closer to graduation. We set up several tables and hand out the drug booklets over a day. URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/ucsf-drug-booklet-distribution-day/ LOCATION:UCSF School of Dentistry\, 707 Parnassus Avenue\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94143\, United States CATEGORIES:CDA In-Person Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250828T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250829T160000 DTSTAMP:20260428T095114 CREATED:20241204T230102Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250103T205707Z UID:10000624-1756386000-1756483200@www.cda.org SUMMARY:CDA Board of Directors DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/cda-board-of-directors-30/ CATEGORIES:Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250828T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250828T130000 DTSTAMP:20260428T095114 CREATED:20250821T172801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T172804Z UID:10001094-1756382400-1756386000@www.cda.org SUMMARY:LLU Freshmen Orientation DESCRIPTION:Freshman Orientation is CDA’s first touchpoint with dental students. CDA\, TDIC and the local dental society provide a one-hour orientation presentation focused on educating incoming dental students about organized dentistry. Content includes the main benefits of membership for students and new graduates\, as well as events and activities to engage with while they are students. URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/llu-freshmen-orientation/ LOCATION:Loma Linda University School of Dentistry\, 11092 Anderson Street\, Loma Linda\, California\, 92350\, United States CATEGORIES:CDA In-Person Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250828T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250828T130000 DTSTAMP:20260428T095114 CREATED:20250730T224112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T224114Z UID:10001088-1756377000-1756386000@www.cda.org SUMMARY:LLU Drug Booklet Distribution Day DESCRIPTION:The drug booklet handout is for the classes going into the clinic\, D3 for most schools except for CNSU and UOP. This touch point helps us capture any students who have not activated their membership and offer additional information as students get closer to graduation. We set up several tables and hand out the drug booklets over a day. URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/llu-drug-booklet-distribution-day/ LOCATION:Loma Linda University School of Dentistry\, 11092 Anderson Street\, Loma Linda\, California\, 92350\, United States CATEGORIES:CDA In-Person Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.cda.org/wp-content/uploads/1eaebc59-a32f-4213-916d-64ef77fd71f2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250825T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250825T114500 DTSTAMP:20260428T095114 CREATED:20250626T224919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T224921Z UID:10001068-1756119600-1756122300@www.cda.org SUMMARY:USC Freshmen Orientation DESCRIPTION:Freshman Orientation is CDA’s first touchpoint with dental students. CDA\, TDIC and the local dental society provide a one-hour orientation presentation focused on educating incoming dental students about organized dentistry. Content includes the main benefits of membership for students and new graduates\, as well as events and activities to engage with while they are students. URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/usc-freshmen-orientation-2/ LOCATION:USC School of Dentistry\, 925 W 34th Street\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90089\, United States CATEGORIES:CDA In-Person Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250822T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250822T120000 DTSTAMP:20260428T095114 CREATED:20241014T210435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250103T205722Z UID:10000563-1755849600-1755864000@www.cda.org SUMMARY:Board of Component Representatives Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/board-of-component-representatives-meeting-3/ CATEGORIES:Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250820T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250820T183000 DTSTAMP:20260428T095114 CREATED:20250429T184117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T212145Z UID:10001058-1755711000-1755714600@www.cda.org SUMMARY:Tooth Truth: Advocacy Skills for Fluoride Champions DESCRIPTION:This course is designed to review the latest water fluoridation science and empower dental teams with the knowledge\, tools\, and confidence to become advocates for community water fluoridation (CWF). As local governments and water boards across the U.S. reconsider fluoride policies\, dental professionals must be prepared to speak with authority and clarity about fluoride’s science\, benefits\, and cost-effectiveness. California State Dental Director\, Dr. Shakalpi Pendurkar\, will review statewide recommendations for optimal fluoride exposure to preserve population health. Pediatrician and fluoridation expert\, Dr. Susan Fisher-Owens\, will share fluoridation practices\, policies\, and evidence to support interprofessional education and advocacy. Participants will be equipped to address common misconceptions\, communicate with the public and policymakers\, and mobilize support when local fluoridation programs are at risk. \n\n\n\nLearning objectives: \n\n\n\n\nUnderstand California policies for water fluoridation  \n\n\n\nLearn clear communication points to emphasize the evidence-based benefits of community water fluoridation to both the public and policymakers. \n\n\n\nEngage in effective advocacy strategies to support the continuation or implementation of community water fluoridation programs.  URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/tooth-truth-advocacy-skills-for-fluoride-champions/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:CDA Virtual Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250815T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250815T160000 DTSTAMP:20260428T095114 CREATED:20241204T225841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250103T205653Z UID:10000623-1755244800-1755273600@www.cda.org SUMMARY:CDA Presents Board of Managers DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/cda-presents-board-of-managers-9/ CATEGORIES:Meeting END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR