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: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:20250319T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250319T180000 DTSTAMP:20260428T112632 CREATED:20250310T202352Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T202355Z UID:10000864-1742400000-1742407200@www.cda.org SUMMARY:Sexual Harassment Prevention Training DESCRIPTION:ATTENTION: Dentists (including all specialties) and all members of the dental team (dental hygienists\, assistants)\, including the business and office staff: California law requires all employers of 5 or more employees to provide training to its supervisory and nonsupervisory employees on sexual harassment and abusive conduct prevention. Every two years\, nonsupervisory employees must receive at least one hour of training and supervisory employees must receive at least two hours of training. California law requires that employers with 5 employees or more\, receive training on sexual harassment and abusive conduct in the workplace.This mandatory training program satisfies California’s legal requirements for harassment prevention training. The course addresses the recognition\, prevention\, and reporting of harassment\, discrimination\, and abusive conduct in the workplace. Through real-world scenarios and interactive exercises\, participants will learn to foster a respectful work environment while understanding their rights and responsibilities under California law. Employees are to receive the training within six months of hire or promotion\, (from non-supervisory position to supervisory position)\, and must undergo the same training every two (2) years thereafter. Temporary employees must receive the training within 30 calendar days or 100 hours worked\, whichever occurs first. This is a two-hour training; both supervisory and non-supervisory staff shall attend the first hour and only supervisory staff are required to attend the second hour. URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/sexual-harassment-prevention-training/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Affiliate Virtual Event ORGANIZER;CN="Los Angeles Dental Society":MAILTO:info@ladental.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250318T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250318T203000 DTSTAMP:20260428T112632 CREATED:20250123T173736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T173915Z UID:10000810-1742322600-1742329800@www.cda.org SUMMARY:AI In Dentistry DESCRIPTION:Integration of AI URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/ai-in-dentistry-3/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Affiliate Virtual Event ORGANIZER;CN="Redwood Empire Dental Society":MAILTO:info@redsdentists.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250318T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250318T200000 DTSTAMP:20260428T112632 CREATED:20250310T201710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T201713Z UID:10000861-1742320800-1742328000@www.cda.org SUMMARY:Annual Mandatory HIPAA Training DESCRIPTION:Find out what info is real and what rumors are fake in the HIPAA world and hear some real-world cases and fines that come with them. This is a must-hear lecture for any practice owner who is concerned with being compliant and wants to be “in the know”. URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/annual-mandatory-hipaa-training/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Affiliate Virtual Event ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Clara County Dental Society":MAILTO:info@sccds.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250318T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250318T133000 DTSTAMP:20260428T112632 CREATED:20250121T180914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T165458Z UID:10000705-1742299200-1742304600@www.cda.org SUMMARY:Leaves\, Weeks\, Hours and Wages…Oh My! DESCRIPTION:Now more than ever\, it is crucial that California employers ensure wage and hour compliance. Wage and hour lawsuits are some of the costliest issues employers may face. Handling leaves of absences can also become tricky if you aren’t aware of the various nuances and eligibility requirements around each leave law. Join us on this virtual webinar to learn how to avoid common lawsuit landmines in your dental office and bring your questions for our HR Subject Matter Expert\, Mari Bradford! \n\n\n\nTopics covered include: \n\n\n\n\nMeal/rest periods and other tricky issues\n\n\n\nMost common leave laws in Dental Offices\n\n\n\nMinimum wage essentials\n\n\n\nExempt classifications\n\n\n\nAlternative workweeks URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/leaves-weeks-hours-and-wagesoh-my/ 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:20250312T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250312T130000 DTSTAMP:20260428T112632 CREATED:20250310T200514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T200516Z UID:10000857-1741780800-1741784400@www.cda.org SUMMARY:Ownership Explained DESCRIPTION:A look at Demographics in your area URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/ownership-explained/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Affiliate Virtual Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250311T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250311T210000 DTSTAMP:20260428T112632 CREATED:20250310T193633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T195321Z UID:10000853-1741716000-1741726800@www.cda.org SUMMARY:Responsibilities and Requirements of Prescribing Schedule II Opioids DESCRIPTION:This course will provide an essential overview of the CURES and MATE programs\, along with best practices for opioid and non-opioid dental pain management. Participants will gain valuable insights into the responsibilities and legal requirements of prescribing Schedule II opioids\, while also learning strategies for identifying and managing at-risk patients. URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/responsibilities-and-requirements-of-prescribing-schedule-ii-opioids-3/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Affiliate Virtual Event ORGANIZER;CN="Los Angeles Dental Society":MAILTO:info@ladental.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250311T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250311T200000 DTSTAMP:20260428T112632 CREATED:20250310T194012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T195300Z UID:10000854-1741716000-1741723200@www.cda.org SUMMARY:Mandatory Annual Workplace Violence Prevention & Active Shooter Training DESCRIPTION:Join 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. URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/mandatory-annual-workplace-violence-prevention-active-shooter-training/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Affiliate Virtual Event ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Clara County Dental Society":MAILTO:info@sccds.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250311T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250311T200000 DTSTAMP:20260428T112632 CREATED:20241217T203130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T165212Z UID:10000650-1741716000-1741723200@www.cda.org SUMMARY:Responsibilities and Requirements for Prescribing Schedule II Opioids for Dental Professionals DESCRIPTION:Discuss 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 URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/responsibilities-and-requirements-for-prescribing-schedule-ii-opioids-for-dental-professionals-2/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Affiliate Virtual Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.cda.org/wp-content/uploads/205-62d07d005cf7cecaa95e3426d326e792_March_11_CE_SD.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250311T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250311T235959 DTSTAMP:20260428T112632 CREATED:20250310T200243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T200245Z UID:10000856-1741651200-1741737599@www.cda.org SUMMARY:Mandatory Annual Workplace Violence Prevention & Active Shooter Training DESCRIPTION:California dental practices are required to establish\, implement and maintain a workplace violence prevention plan no later than July 1 under legislation signed into law last year. URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/mandatory-annual-workplace-violence-prevention-active-shooter-training-2/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Affiliate Virtual Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250308T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250308T120000 DTSTAMP:20260428T112632 CREATED:20250204T212939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T212941Z UID:10000828-1741420800-1741435200@www.cda.org SUMMARY:Infection Control / CDPA DESCRIPTION:Are you in compliance with all the Dental Board regulations? Learn how to audit your practice to see how you measure up to the Minimum Standards for Infection Control and CDC Guidelines. Plus learn about new regulations that affect Dentistry in 2025. Get all the updates and meet your Dental License renewal requirements.Objectives:Assess compliance with Infection Control Standards/CDC Guidelines.Develop and implement Infection Control checklistsLearn about New Regulations for Dental ProfessionalsUnderstand scope of practice\, violations and attending regulations URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/infection-control-cdpa-2/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Affiliate Virtual Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.cda.org/wp-content/uploads/239-75ec84b5f46172a39730f460f5aa8b36_Infection_Control__CDPA.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250308T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250308T100000 DTSTAMP:20260428T112632 CREATED:20250121T211055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T211617Z UID:10000734-1741420800-1741428000@www.cda.org SUMMARY:Lesions & clinical practive guidelines DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/lesions-clinical-practive-guidelines/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Affiliate Virtual Event ORGANIZER;CN="Alameda County Dental Society":MAILTO:acds@alamedacds.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250226T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250226T200000 DTSTAMP:20260428T112632 CREATED:20241217T004037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T164609Z UID:10000646-1740592800-1740600000@www.cda.org SUMMARY:CA Employment Law Update & Cybersecurity Best Practices DESCRIPTION:This course provides a detailed overview of recent updates to California employment law and their impact on dental practices. The program also highlights critical cybersecurity strategies to protect sensitive data in compliance with California’s stringent privacy laws. Participants will gain practical insights to mitigate risks and ensure legal compliance. \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives: \n\n\n\n\nIntegrate compliance measures to ensure alignment with California privacy laws and regulatory frameworks.\n\n\n\nUnderstand recent changes to California employment laws and their impact on the workplace.\n\n\n\nDevelop strategies to implement robust cybersecurity practices to protect confidential employee and client information.\n\n\n\nRecognize common cyber threats and learn how to address them through training and policy enforcement. URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/ca-employment-law-update-cybersecurity-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:20250225T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250225T200000 DTSTAMP:20260428T112632 CREATED:20241217T202642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T164643Z UID:10000649-1740506400-1740513600@www.cda.org SUMMARY:California Dental Practice Act DESCRIPTION:Meet California Dental License renewal requirements and learn about updates to regulations that affect dentistry. Topics will include scope of practice\, professional ethics\, violations of the Dental Practice Act and attending regulations\, citations\, fines\, license actions\, mandatory reporter obligations\, prescription writing regulations\, license renewal requirements\, and determining the legal use of utilizing dental auxiliaries. \n\n\n\nObjectives: \n\n\n\n\nUnderstand scope of practice\, violations and attending regulations\n\n\n\nIdentify duties and settings for dental auxiliaries\, levels of supervision\, and license renewal requirements\n\n\n\nList required postings for Dental Practices URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/california-dental-practice-act-3/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Affiliate Virtual Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.cda.org/wp-content/uploads/205-c414a12bbd9a3a565f9b622e7d8425a9_CDPA_-_SD.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250213T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250213T203000 DTSTAMP:20260428T112632 CREATED:20250122T192946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T164341Z UID:10000756-1739471400-1739478600@www.cda.org SUMMARY:OSHA DESCRIPTION:This fast paced\, entertaining program is designed to familiarize the participant with the basic elements of an OSHA safety program while meeting the annual bloodborne pathogen\, hazard communication\, and aerosols transmissible disease training requirements. Engaging hands on activities promote a safety culture and reduce risks. Take home tools include: checklist for conducting a mock OSHA inspection\, sample exposure incident plan\, and other helpful resources to help you work safely and confidently. URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/osha/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Affiliate Virtual Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250205T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250205T193000 DTSTAMP:20260428T112632 CREATED:20250121T171917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T164213Z UID:10000702-1738776600-1738783800@www.cda.org SUMMARY:Responsibilities and Requirements of Prescribing Schedule II Opioids DESCRIPTION:Opioid misuse and overdose are at an epidemic level in the state and the country\, driven by a myriad of factors including COVID\, poverty\, homelessness\, mental illness\, and professional overprescribing of opioids. This course aims to address the complex issues associated with substance use disorders and the role of dental professionals in addressing the opioid crisis by screening for substance use disorders\, referring patients for sobriety and recovery support\, and providing evidence-based pain management. This course satisfies the biennial mandatory course requirement of opioid training for California dental licensees and the DEA MATE requirement for registrant renewal. \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives: \n\n\n\n\nEvidence-based strategies for dental pain management\n\n\n\nTo identify patients at risk or with a substance use disorder\n\n\n\nThe requirements as a prescriber and dispenser of Schedule II opioids URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/responsibilities-and-requirements-of-prescribing-schedule-ii-opioids/ 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:20250204T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250204T203000 DTSTAMP:20260428T112632 CREATED:20250122T220458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T164148Z UID:10000789-1738693800-1738701000@www.cda.org SUMMARY:Sexual Harassment DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/sexual-harassment/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Affiliate Virtual Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250203T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250203T203000 DTSTAMP:20260428T112632 CREATED:20250121T210954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T211607Z UID:10000733-1738607400-1738614600@www.cda.org SUMMARY:Wellness & Burnout DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/wellness-burnout/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Affiliate Virtual Event ORGANIZER;CN="Alameda County Dental Society":MAILTO:acds@alamedacds.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250130T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250130T203000 DTSTAMP:20260428T112632 CREATED:20241011T235712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250103T001855Z UID:10000555-1738260000-1738269000@www.cda.org SUMMARY:R&R for Prescribing Controlled Substances DESCRIPTION:Description At this current time the widespread abuse and usage of numerous opioids in the country has reached to an epidemic level bringing up awareness in society. At this time the effects of abuse have led to extremely tragic and dangerous outcomes on both individuals and their families. URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/rr-for-prescribing-controlled-substances/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Affiliate Virtual Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250129T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250129T133000 DTSTAMP:20260428T112632 CREATED:20250117T235705Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T164016Z UID:10000667-1738152000-1738157400@www.cda.org SUMMARY:The View From the Labor Commissioner's Office DESCRIPTION:This course provides an exploration of the common workplace claims and disputes seen by the Labor Commissioner’s Office. Participants will gain valuable insights into the types of cases handled\, including wage and hour violations\, workplace discrimination\, retaliation\, and employee misclassification.Practice owners and practice managers will have a better understanding of labor laws and their enforcement. Whether you are looking to prevent disputes\, resolve conflicts effectively\, or simply stay informed about workplace rights and responsibilities\, this session provides actionable knowledge directly from a key decision-maker in the field.Learning objectives: \n\n\n\n\nBest practices to ensure compliance with labor laws.\n\n\n\nTrends in workplace disputes and emerging issues.\n\n\n\nThe processes for filing and resolving claims. URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/the-view-from-the-labor-commissioners-office/ 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:20250128T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250128T200000 DTSTAMP:20260428T112632 CREATED:20241217T003732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T171353Z UID:10000645-1738087200-1738094400@www.cda.org SUMMARY:Responsibilities and Requirements for Prescribing Controlled Substances (Schedule II Opioid Drugs) DESCRIPTION:Time to Renew! Register for our ‘Live’ CE Webinar via Zoom: This course is a Mandatory CE for California dentists for license renewal: \n\n\n\nResponsibilities and Requirements for Prescribing Controlled Substances (Schedule II Opioid Drugs) \n\n\n\nThis ‘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.\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThis is a ‘live’ Zoom Webinar in collaboration with: South Alameda County\, San Francisco\, Monterey Bay\, San Mateo\, Mid Peninsula and Harbor Dental Societies. URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/responsibilities-and-requirements-for-prescribing-controlled-substances-schedule-ii-opioid-drugs-3/ 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:20250128T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250128T200000 DTSTAMP:20260428T112632 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:20260428T112632 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:20260428T112632 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:20260428T112632 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:20260428T112632 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:20260428T112632 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:20260428T112632 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:20260428T112632 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:20260428T112632 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:20260428T112632 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 END:VCALENDAR