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Dentists Do Music Circus – Sunset Boulevard
2024-07-23 19:30 - 22:00 UTC | UC Davis Health Pavilion, 1419 H St, Sacramento, CA, 95814
Based on the acclaimed Billy Wilder film, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s lush and brooding Tony Award ® – winning Best Musical is a noir-esque journey to Hollywood’s glamorous past. A down on his luck young screenwriter happens upon a faded silent film legend and is entangled in her quest for a return to stardom and her former glory.
To see all Broadway & Music Circus shows and purchase tickets, visit here.

Ice Cream Social
2024-07-31 18:30 - 20:00 | Leatherby’s, 2333 ARDEN WAY, Sacramento, CA, 95825, United States
“SDDS Members Get The Scoop” Ice Cream Social Member Event
$15 per ticket – each ticket is good for one SDDS Special Sundae!
Ticket is not needed for entry. Feel free to make it a family night out, order dinner (not covered by SDDS) and split an SDDS Special Sundae (for only one $15 ticket) – if you’re in the mood to share! Buy as many tickets for SDDS Special Sundaes as your family would like! Email us to register!
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Dentists Do Music Circus – Waitress
2024-08-06 19:30 - 22:00 | UC Davis Health Pavilion, 1419 H St, Sacramento, CA, 95814
Featuring music and lyrics by Grammy Award® winner Sara Bareilles (“Love Song,” “Brave”), WAITRESS is “a little slice of heaven!” (Entertainment Weekly). The story of Jenna, a waitress and expert baker who dreams of a way out of her small town and rocky marriage. This uplifting musical celebrates friendship, motherhood and the magic of a well-baked pie.
To see all Broadway & Music Circus shows and purchase tickets, visit here.

CPR BLS Blended Learning Course – Session 1
2024-08-10 08:00 - 08:45 | SDDS Classroom, 2035 Hurley Way, Suite 200, Sacramento, CA, 95825
The August CPR Course will be an AHA blended learning course.
Blended learning is a combination of eLearning (online portion), in which a student completes part of the course in a self-directed manner, followed by a hands-on session.
There are three potential time slots for the skills test session on that day. When signing up you’ll select your preference (note that we will do our best to accommodate your preference, but sessions may fill up).
Here is how an AHA Blended Learning Course works:
Step 1 – Register for the BLS/CPR providers course with SDDS (via online registration, PDF form, or phone).

You will receive an email from SDDS with a link to AHA to sign up and pay for the online course.

Step 2 – Complete the HeartCode BLS Online course

Written examination is part of the online course – 84% to pass
Print up a copy of your HeartCode BLS Online Course Completion Certificate (bring this copy to the skills test)

Step 3 – Attend the IN-PERSON Skills practice session and skills test at the SDDS Office.
Step 4 – Your American Heart Association BLS (CPR) card will be issued to you digitally via email. Physical cards are no longer issued.
All this for the price of $92; $36 of it (paid by you directly) for the online course and the other $56 (paid to SDDS) for the skills portion – 3 units of CE included.
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Terms and Conditions:
Cancellation/Refund Policy
Full refund granted less $25 administration fee, if received in writing 14 days before the class. NO REFUNDS if cancelled within 13 days of the class or for No Shows or for registrations received after that date. Attendee substitutions OK.
Consent to Use of Photographic Images
Registration, attendance and/or participation in SDDS’ courses/events constitutes an agreement by the registrant/sponsor to SDDS’ use and distribution (both now and in the future) of the registrant or attendee’s image or voice in photographs, videos, electronic reproductions, and audio of such events and activities.

CPR BLS Blended Learning Course – Session 2
2024-08-10 09:00 - 09:45 | SDDS Classroom, 2035 Hurley Way, Suite 200, Sacramento, CA, 95825

CPR BLS Blended Learning Course – Session 3
2024-08-10 10:00 - 10:45 | SDDS Classroom, 2035 Hurley Way, Suite 200, Sacramento, CA, 95825

Dentists Do Music Circus – Jersey Boys
2024-08-20 19:30 - 22:00 | UC Davis Health Pavilion, 1419 H St, Sacramento, CA, 95814
JERSEY BOYS is the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning Best Musical about Rock and Roll Hall of Famers The Four Seasons: Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi. This is the true story of four blue-collar kids who wrote their own songs, invented their own sounds and sold 175 million records worldwide – all before they were 30.
To see all Broadway & Music Circus shows and purchase tickets, visit here.

Job Bank Speed Dating - POSTPONED
2024-08-21 18:00 - 20:30 | CA
Job Bank Speed Dating Member Event
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED, TO BE RESCHEDULED
Join us for this quick-paced event where networking, interviews and job match-making collide! This event enables participants to connect through a series of short one-on-one conversations with fellow SDDS members. Whether you are an owner looking for an associate to join your practice or an associate looking for a new or additional opportunity with a different office, our Job Bank Speed Dating event is the best use of your time!
Terms and Conditions:
Consent to Use of Photographic Images
Registration, attendance and/or participation in SDDS’ courses/events constitutes an agreement by the registrant/sponsor to SDDS’ use and distribution (both now and in the future) of the registrant or attendee’s image or voice in photographs, videos, electronic reproductions, and audio of such events and activities.

Increase Your Clear Aligner Knowledge and Skills
2024-08-22 18:30 - 20:30 | SDDS Classroom, 2035 Hurley Way, Suite 200, Sacramento, CA, 95825
Increase Your Clear Aligner Knowledge and Skills (In-person course)
2 CEU, Core • Member Price: $75 early (ends 8/1)
Registration cost details: $75 early (ends 8/1) / $95 regular (begins 8/2)
Creating a Win-Win-Win: How the Fotona Lightwalker Laser Improves Your Invisalign and Esthetic Outcomes – and the Patient Experience. As general dentists, we have to be good at SO MANY THINGS – but how do we make it all work together?
Learning objectives:

The importance of Phase 1 Interceptive Orthodontic Treatment, Different Phase 1 Options and how treatment outcomes are made more predictable by using the laser
Setting up your Invisalign cases for ideal function and esthetics
How restorative treatment, facial esthetics and airway can all be improved by laser treatment

Sponsored by:

Lindsey Zeboski, DDS
Dr. Lindsey Zeboski lives and practices in North Platte, Nebraska and is the owner of White House Dentistry. She earned her BS in Business Administration from University of Nebraska at Kearney in 2005, worked in the healthcare industry, then graduated from Creighton University School of Dentistry in 2013. She is proud to say that she has been able to maintain a thriving FFS, by-referral-only practice.
Dr. Zeboski quickly fell in love with ortho after she completed her traditional orthodontic training in 2014. In 2016, she found a better way to move teeth – Invisalign. She is a Platinum Invisalign Provider and the top Invisalign provider in her area. She has been a Key Opinion Leader for the American Academy of Clear Aligners for 7 years and is very well versed in Clear Aligner Therapy, being awarded her Fellowship from the AACA in 2022.
Dr. Zeboski is also a member of the Academy of Laser Dentistry and owns multiple lasers which she consistently trains on (Fotona LightWalker, Fotona X-Pulse, NV-Pro, MLS lasers). She has always incorporated some kind of laser into her practice but when she bought the Fotona Lightwalker in 2020, everything changed. She now uses her Lightwalker all day every day to enhance clinical and esthetic outcomes and improve the patient experience.
Dr. Zeboski prides herself on providing comprehensive dental care and enjoys all of the variety that being a general dentist brings. Over the past 5 years, she has found a way to combine all of her greatest passions – traditional orthodontics, Invisalign, laser, functional esthetics and airway development – to create a unique offering to her patients. She describes herself as a lifelong learner and enjoys teaching and helping others. She is also a mentor/coach for Thrive Dental Academy.

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Cancellation/Refund Policy
Full refund granted less $25 administration fee, if received in writing 14 days before the class. NO REFUNDS if cancelled within 13 days of the class or for No Shows or for registrations received after that date. Attendee substitutions OK.
Consent to Use of Photographic Images
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New Member Dinner
2024-08-27 18:00 - 20:30 | CA
New Member Dinner
One of the best benefits of being an SDDS Member is the time for connection and camaraderie with your fellow dentists. We invite our New Members to join us in celebrating the beginning of their journey as a SDDS Member. Come hungry for an evening of delicious food and a membership experience of endless opportunities!
Terms and Conditions:
Consent to Use of Photographic Images
Registration, attendance and/or participation in SDDS’ courses/events constitutes an agreement by the registrant/sponsor to SDDS’ use and distribution (both now and in the future) of the registrant or attendee’s image or voice in photographs, videos, electronic reproductions, and audio of such events and activities.

GM – My Scanner is Better Than Yours
2024-09-10 17:45 - 21:00 | 2200 Harvard St, Sacramento, CA 95815, 2200 Harvard St, Sacramento, California, 95815, United States
My Scanner is Better Than Yours (In-person course)
3 CEU, Core • Member Price: $89 early (ends 8/27)
Registration cost details: $89 early (ends 8/27) / $99 regular (begins 8/28) / $109 late (begins 9/9)
Digital Dilemma: Intra-oral scanners
In the rapidly evolving field of digital dentistry, more and more scanners are coming to market. How are these scanners different? How are they the same? Are certain scanners better for certain procedures? Most of all, if you own a scanner, are you using it to its fullest capacity? This throwdown features some of the most popular scanners on the market and will answer many of the questions that continually are asked.
Learning Objectives:

Discover a scanner’s functionality, accuracy and opportunities
Compare the scanner’s specifics such as lifespan, investment cost and training time
Learn how to take the fear out of using a scanner and how it can affect your office workflow

Sponsored by:

Jenny Apekian, DDS
Dr. Apekian is a general and cosmetic dentist based in Midtown, Sacramento, known for her use of cutting-edge dental technologies such as CAD/CAM, 3D Imaging, 3D Printing, and advanced infection control systems, as well as complete digital integration.
Committed to staying at the forefront of dentistry, Dr. Apekian engages in continuous post-doctoral education and training. She is a key opinion leader for DENTSPLY Sirona, DATUM dental, Kuraray Noritake and mentors dentists in using CAD/CAM technology for various dental procedures. Additionally, she lectures nationwide on improving efficiency through office design and workflow optimization. She recently received the Smart Integration Award, recognizing her contributions to modern treatment solutions for female clinicians globally.

Darrell Chun, DDS, MAGD
Dr. Chun maintains a private practice in Elk Grove, California, where he has practiced for over 32 years. He enjoys staying current and integrating the latest technologies that benefit both his patients as well as himself. He has been using scanning technology with Cerec for over 17 years and has integrated other scanning platforms like Trios and Medit. Dr. Chun also feels the importance and benefits of becoming active in organized dentistry and is the immediate past President of the California AGD.

David Lopes, DDS
Dr. Lopes serves as the Field Clinical Director for North America at Align Technology, Inc. Since 1997, he has been providing highly personalized, patient-centered, comprehensive dentistry and functional smile designs. He became Invisalign certified in 2007, with pre-restorative clear aligner therapy as a significant part of his practice. Dr. Lopes is also a global speaker on the business and clinical aspects of comprehensive bioesthetic dentistry, highlighting Invisalign, iTero, and exocad’s powerful potential roles. He joined Align Technology’s global clinical team in 2016, further strengthening their efforts and objectives within the GP profession. Today as part of Align’s North American clinical team, Dr. Lopes contributes towards customer success and education, product commercialization, business development, and market research.

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Cancellation/Refund Policy
Full refund granted less $25 administration fee, if received in writing 14 days before the class. NO REFUNDS if cancelled within 13 days of the class or for No Shows or for registrations received after that date. Attendee substitutions OK.
Consent to Use of Photographic Images
Registration, attendance and/or participation in SDDS’ courses/events constitutes an agreement by the registrant/sponsor to SDDS’ use and distribution (both now and in the future) of the registrant or attendee’s image or voice in photographs, videos, electronic reproductions, and audio of such events and activities.

Shred Day
2024-09-13 10:00 - 14:00 | CA
13th Annual Shred Day
New this year – Accepting E-waste!
This is a Member Only Event | Sponsored by TDIC

Enjoy snacks and beverages as you get that pesky shredding/e-waste out of your office and off your to-do list!
Cost: Up to 5 boxes (bankers box size) free to SDDS members. $10 per additional box.
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Consent to Use of Photographic Images
Registration, attendance and/or participation in SDDS’ courses/events constitutes an agreement by the registrant/sponsor to SDDS’ use and distribution (both now and in the future) of the registrant or attendee’s image or voice in photographs, videos, electronic reproductions, and audio of such events and activities.

Infection Control
2024-09-18 17:30 - 19:30 | CA
California Infection Control – Are We Safe “Enough”? (Webinar course)
2 CEU, Core • Member Price: $95 early (ends 8/28)
Registration cost details: $95 early (ends 8/28) / $115 regular (begins 8/29)
Meet the Dental Board of California’s requirements for re-licensure and update your knowledge of the most important issues in clinical safety. This class outlines the essentials of infection prevention and control, combining Standard and Transmission-based precautions including airborne risk mitigation. Identify the weakest links in dental safety and plan for the most effective protective strategies based on science and current regulations and guidelines.
Learning Outcomes – Upon completion, the participant shall be able to:

Recognize, manage & respond to bloodborne, contact, droplet, and airborne disease risks
Understand your most effective safety options and how to select best practices
Meet Dental Board of California Infection Control Regulations CCR section 1005 CE requirements

Note: The Infection Control portion of this course does not meet the mandatory education requirements for unlicensed dental assistants. Unlicensed assistants are required to complete an 8-hour Board-approved course in order to meet employment criteria as an assistant.

Nancy Dewhirst, RDH, BS:
Ms. Dewhirst graduated from the University of Southern California, practiced dental hygiene for 20 years, is adjunct dental hygiene faculty at West Coast University and a member of Sigma Phi Alpha. Ms. Dewhirst is consistently listed as one of the nation’s “Leaders in CE”, presents over 80 seminars a year, is featured at major U.S. and Canadian Dental Conferences, and is a member of the California Dental Association Speakers Bureau. She has had many articles published in dental peer-reviewed journals and has contributed to dental textbooks and guidance documents.

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Cancellation/Refund Policy
Full refund granted less $25 administration fee, if received in writing 14 days before the class. NO REFUNDS if cancelled within 13 days of the class or for No Shows or for registrations received after that date. Attendee substitutions OK.
Consent to Use of Photographic Images
Registration, attendance and/or participation in SDDS’ courses/events constitutes an agreement by the registrant/sponsor to SDDS’ use and distribution (both now and in the future) of the registrant or attendee’s image or voice in photographs, videos, electronic reproductions, and audio of such events and activities.

Dentists Do Broadway – Company
2024-09-19 19:30 - 22:00 | CA
Winner of 5 Tony Awards® including Best Revival of a Musical, COMPANY “strikes like a lightning bolt. It’s brilliantly conceived and funny as hell” (Variety). Helmed by three-time Tony Award-winning director Marianne Elliott (War Horse, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Angels in America), this revelatory new production of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s groundbreaking musical comedy is boldly sophisticated, deeply insightful and downright hilarious. .
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Make Your Manuals
2024-09-20 08:30 - 14:00 | SDDS Classroom, 2035 Hurley Way, Suite 200, Sacramento, CA, 95825
Make Your Manuals (In-person course)
5 CEU, Core/20% • Member Price: $199 early (ends 8/30)
Registration cost details: $199 early (ends 8/30) / $219 regular (begins 8/31)
We’re One Big Happy Family. Why Complicate Things with an Employee Manual?
Michelle Coker; California Dental Association – Employee Handbook Update (2 CEU, 20%)
Developing an employee manual can seem like a daunting task, but having one brings many benefits. Some employment laws require employers to have written policies. It may assist in avoiding misunderstandings and creates a foundation of expectations and practice values.
Regulatory Compliance Manual Completion
Teresa Pichay; California Dental Association – Regulatory Compliance Manual (1.5 CEU, Core)
Written documentation is required by Cal/OSHA for occupational safety, by the Department of Public Health for radiation safety and by state and local agencies for proper disposal of hazardous and medical wastes. This course walks participants through the regulatory requirements and completion of the Regulatory Compliance Manual which contains templates for the required written documentation.
Is your HIPAA manual current?
Matt Leatherman; Abyde – VM – HIPAA Manual (1.5 CEU, Core)
This course offers comprehensive guidance to ensure compliance with HIPAA Security and Privacy Rules, tailored specifically for dental practices. Beyond a general explanation of these regulations, the course provides a detailed overview and a step-by-step approach to understanding, implementing, and adhering to HIPAA Rules within your practice. You’ll leave this course with the information and resources to work on and update your HIPAA manual.
Objectives:

Gain perspective on the current state of HIPAA and how it applies to a Dental practice
Understand all the requirements needed to be HIPAA-compliant
Understand how to pull together a comprehensive HIPAA manual for your practice

Michelle Coker, PHR, PHRca; California Dental Association
As a certified employment law expert, Michelle specializes in assisting members with employment practices, including employee management, policy development and employment law compliance. Her time spent in private practice as an office manager gives her a unique view into the dynamics of a dental practice. Since joining CDA in 2006, Michelle has utilized over three decades of dental experience to support dentists and their practices.

Teresa Pichay, CHPC; California Dental Association
Ms. Pichay is a practice analyst with the California Dental Association. She has worked for CDA since 1995, specializing in many of the regulatory issues impacting the practice of dentistry. Teresa works within CDA Practice Support developing regulatory compliance resources for posting online and provides guidance and information directly to members. Before joining CDA, Ms. Pichay worked for other business and trade associations.

Matt Leatherman, Lead Compliance Consultant; Abyde (SDDS Vendor Member)
Matt educates independent practices across the country daily to ensure they understand their roles and responsibilities for compliance. Through virtual one-on-one consultations and in-person presentations, he has gained valuable insight into how dental practices approach and handle compliance programs, allowing him to provide robust action plans and guidance moving forward.

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Cancellation/Refund Policy
Full refund granted less $25 administration fee, if received in writing 14 days before the class. NO REFUNDS if cancelled within 13 days of the class or for No Shows or for registrations received after that date. Attendee substitutions OK.
Consent to Use of Photographic Images
Registration, attendance and/or participation in SDDS’ courses/events constitutes an agreement by the registrant/sponsor to SDDS’ use and distribution (both now and in the future) of the registrant or attendee’s image or voice in photographs, videos, electronic reproductions, and audio of such events and activities.

California Dental Practice Act
2024-09-24 17:30 - 19:30 | CA
California Dental Practice Act (DPA) and Ethics: – Where’s the Line, and Why? (Webinar course)
2 CEU, Core • Member Price: $95 early (ends 9/3)
Registration cost details: $95 early (ends 9/3) / $115 regular (begins 9/4)
This seminar reviews and updates the required DPA topics & regulations, 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.
Learning Outcomes – Upon completion, the participant shall be able to:

be familiar with the scope of regulations addressed in the DPA
relate Dental Codes of Ethics to professional standards and rules
discuss how those regulations define dental practice limits
understand how the California Dental Board enforces the DPA
learn how to locate information and resources related to the DPA

Nancy Dewhirst, RDH, BS:
Ms. Dewhirst graduated from the University of Southern California, practiced dental hygiene for 20 years, is adjunct dental hygiene faculty at West Coast University and a member of Sigma Phi Alpha. Ms. Dewhirst is consistently listed as one of the nation’s “Leaders in CE”, presents over 80 seminars a year, is featured at major U.S. and Canadian Dental Conferences, and is a member of the California Dental Association Speakers Bureau. She has had many articles published in dental peer-reviewed journals and has contributed to dental textbooks and guidance documents.

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Cancellation/Refund Policy
Full refund granted less $25 administration fee, if received in writing 14 days before the class. NO REFUNDS if cancelled within 13 days of the class or for No Shows or for registrations received after that date. Attendee substitutions OK.
Consent to Use of Photographic Images
Registration, attendance and/or participation in SDDS’ courses/events constitutes an agreement by the registrant/sponsor to SDDS’ use and distribution (both now and in the future) of the registrant or attendee’s image or voice in photographs, videos, electronic reproductions, and audio of such events and activities.

Hands-on: Next Level Bone Grafting
2024-10-03 17:30 - 20:30 | SDDS Classroom, 2035 Hurley Way, Suite 200, Sacramento, CA, 95825
Next Level Bone Grafting: Ridge Preservation and Augmentation of Compromised Sites for Implant Site Development – Hands-on (In-person course)
3 CEU, Core (Recorded Webinar) and 3 CEU, Core (Hands-on) • 2 Purchase Options (see below)
2 Purchase Options:
$300 for hands-on only for those who attended the March 21 lecture
$395 for both recording of the March 21 lecture and this hands-on course (must view recording prior to attending hands-on course)
This course is designed to provide clinicians with the knowledge, skill set and confidence to sequence and perform predictable hard tissue augmentation procedures prior to implant placement. With a lecture and hands-on component (Pig-jaw), this bone grafting course is designed for the clinician with some prior implant experience, looking to improve and advance bone grafting techniques for their implant practice. The focus will be to understand how to manage extraction sockets that have defects as well as learn various approaches to managing more complex horizontal ridge defects. An understanding of patient selection based on health history, graft site CBCT evaluation, harvest site assessment, and other approaches to minimize complications will be reviewed.
Learning Objectives:

Treatment planning and patient selection for grafting procedures
Concepts and techniques in bone grafting from incision to suturing
Extraction site management including immediate versus delayed implant placement
Horizontal procedural approaches of ridge augmentation
Understanding pre and post graft management protocols
New technology using growth factors to enhance augmentation procedures
Managing graft complications, possibility of treatment and prognosis

Co-sponsored by:

Tamir Wardany, DDS, DABOI
Dr. Tamir Wardany is one of the few board certified oral implantologists in California who holds diplomate status with the American Board of Oral Implantology, and one of an even smaller handful of implant specialists in the world, that limits his practice exclusively to the surgical component of implant and bone augmentation procedures. He has dedicated the past 19 years to extensive training in implant surgery and its associated bone augmentation procedures. After completing Dental School at Meharry Medical College in Nashville, TN., Dr. Wardany completed a fellowship in implant dentistry through State University of New York at Stonybrook. He then continued his training overseas, spending extensive time in Europe, training alongside some of the world’s leaders in implant and bone augmentation surgery.
In addition to his years of training, Dr. Wardany conducts clinical research in his office and has collaborated on research studies related to bone regeneration and dental implant biology with the department of reconstructive surgery at Stanford University. He has been a product advisor for Geistlich Biomaterials and actively lectures for Straumann and Geistlich Biomaterials, a leading regenerative company based in Switzerland. In an effort to always be on the forefront of this specialization, Dr. Wardany maintains membership with the International Team for Implantology and the Osteology Foundation. Both groups focus on research to further the quality of care in implant surgery and complex graft procedures.
Dr. Wardany was a former collegiate swimmer born and raised in Sacramento. He is a proud Sacramento Country Day and Jesuit alumnus and lives in Land Park with his wife and three amazing children. Once in a while he still gets time to swim a few laps and watch 49er football.

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Cancellation/Refund Policy
Full refund granted less $25 administration fee, if received in writing 14 days before the class. NO REFUNDS if cancelled within 13 days of the class or for No Shows or for registrations received after that date. Attendee substitutions OK.
Consent to Use of Photographic Images
Registration, attendance and/or participation in SDDS’ courses/events constitutes an agreement by the registrant/sponsor to SDDS’ use and distribution (both now and in the future) of the registrant or attendee’s image or voice in photographs, videos, electronic reproductions, and audio of such events and activities.

GM – The Many Myths of Pediatric Dentistry
2024-10-08 17:45 - 21:00 | 2200 Harvard St, Sacramento, CA 95815, 2200 Harvard St, Sacramento, California, 95815, United States
The Many Myths of Pediatric Dentistry (In-person course)
3 CEU, Core • Member Price: $89 early (ends 9/24)
Registration cost details: $89 early (ends 9/24) / $99 regular (begins 9/25) / $109 late (begins 10/7)
We do what we were taught in dental school despite time and research passing us by. We sometimes jump on the bandwagon because something sounds good but may be of dubious scientific backing. In this presentation, we’ll look at commonly held but not scientifically based myths in kid’s dentistry that have been perpetuated by dentists and the “Lay” media for years (including many old wives’ tales). We’ll look at the difference between common sense, science, and factless fantasy.
Learning Objectives:

Learn how to read and evaluate literature and critically assess what we have been taught
Incorporate valid science into our treatment planning and procedures
Does teething exist?
Frenectomy, Frenotomy, Frenuloplasty – what does it mean?
Bruxing and grinding? He must be stressed
Do we really have to block him?

David L. Rothman, DDS, FAAPD, FACD, FICD
Dr. David Rothman, a pediatric dentist, received his dental degree from New York University College of Dentistry. He completed residencies in General Practice, Anesthesia and Pediatric Dentistry. He served as Director of Pediatric Dentistry Residency at UCSF before assuming the Chair of the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at the University of the Pacific. He later transitioned to full-time private practice while maintaining academic affiliations with Case Western Reserve University. Dr. Rothman is board-certified in Pediatric Dentistry and is a Fellow of the AAPD, ICD, ACD and PFA. He has held leadership positions in CDA, CSPD, ADSA, and COD-ABPD,. Dr. Rothman serves as an examiner for the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. He is recognized for his expertise in pediatric dentistry, anesthesia, and sedation. He is an avid reader, and actively involved in music, outdoor activities, and vintage car racing.

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Cancellation/Refund Policy
Full refund granted less $25 administration fee, if received in writing 14 days before the class. NO REFUNDS if cancelled within 13 days of the class or for No Shows or for registrations received after that date. Attendee substitutions OK.
Consent to Use of Photographic Images
Registration, attendance and/or participation in SDDS’ courses/events constitutes an agreement by the registrant/sponsor to SDDS’ use and distribution (both now and in the future) of the registrant or attendee’s image or voice in photographs, videos, electronic reproductions, and audio of such events and activities.

Dentists Do Broadway – Mrs. Doubtfire
2024-10-10 19:30 - 22:00 | CA
Everyone’s favorite Scottish nanny is headed to Sacramento in “a feel-good, family-friendly comedy that delivers” (The Hollywood Reporter). Based on the beloved film, it’s “the lovable, big-hearted musical comedy we need right now” (Chicago Tribune) – one that proves we’re better together.
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Finding the Perfect Fit – Bringing Harmony Back to the Workplace
2024-10-23 18:00 - 20:00 | CA
Finding the Perfect Fit – Bringing Harmony Back to the Workplace (Webinar)
2 CEU, 20% • Member Price: $75 early (ends 10/2)
Registration cost details: $75 early (ends 10/2) / $95 regular (begins 10/3)
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.
Learning objectives:

Identify effective recruitment and retention strategies and interview techniques
Understand the key factors that drive employment engagement
Discover techniques for building a positive work culture

Mari Bradford, PHR, SHRM; California Employers Assoc. (CEA)
Mari Bradford is a Senior HR Director for CEA. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Organizational Communications from CSU Sacramento and her PHR and SHRM certifications. Before joining CEA in 2005, Mari held HR Manager positions for both small and large companies and is familiar with the challenges that each can face while running a business in California.

Wendie Richards, US Navy Veteran, Dental Staffing Solutions Manager; Resource Staffing
Wendie has 23 years of experience in the staffing industry, 19 of which have been with Resource Staffing Group, where she excels in placing dental professionals in their ideal positions across Northern California. Wendie’s dedication to the dental industry is obvious in her ability to identify the ideal fit for temporary, long-term, and permanent placements. She is extremely passionate about building lasting relationships and creating staffing solutions, which are critical to making your dental practice run efficiently. When she is not placing dental professionals, you can find her exploring local wineries and California’s breathtaking landscapes with her husband, daughter, and their 120-pound Rottweiler puppy.

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Cancellation/Refund Policy
Full refund granted less $25 administration fee, if received in writing 14 days before the class. NO REFUNDS if cancelled within 13 days of the class or for No Shows or for registrations received after that date. Attendee substitutions OK.
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Registration, attendance and/or participation in SDDS’ courses/events constitutes an agreement by the registrant/sponsor to SDDS’ use and distribution (both now and in the future) of the registrant or attendee’s image or voice in photographs, videos, electronic reproductions, and audio of such events and activities.

Smiles for Sacramento Gala
2024-10-26 18:00 - 23:00 | CA
Smiles for Sacramento Gala
Hyatt Regency Sacramento | 1209 L Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Join us for the Smiles for Sacramento Gala to support the Sacramento District Dental Foundation and celebrate our 55th anniversary as a Foundation. Reserve your table now!
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Consent to Use of Photographic Images
Registration, attendance and/or participation in SDDS’ courses/events constitutes an agreement by the registrant/sponsor to SDDS’ use and distribution (both now and in the future) of the registrant or attendee’s image or voice in photographs, videos, electronic reproductions, and audio of such events and activities.

CPR BLS Blended Learning Course – Session 1
2024-11-08 08:00 - 08:45 | SDDS Classroom, 2035 Hurley Way, Suite 200, Sacramento, CA, 95825
The November CPR Course will be an AHA blended learning course.
Blended learning is a combination of eLearning (online portion), in which a student completes part of the course in a self-directed manner, followed by a hands-on session.
There are three potential time slots for the skills test session on that day. When signing up you’ll select your preference (note that we will do our best to accommodate your preference, but sessions may fill up).
Here is how an AHA Blended Learning Course works:
Step 1 – Register for the BLS/CPR providers course with SDDS (via online registration, PDF form, or phone).

You will receive an email from SDDS with a link to AHA to sign up and pay for the online course.

Step 2 – Complete the HeartCode BLS Online course

Written examination is part of the online course – 84% to pass
Print up a copy of your HeartCode BLS Online Course Completion Certificate (bring this copy to the skills test)

Step 3 – Attend the IN-PERSON Skills practice session and skills test at the SDDS Office.
Step 4 – Your American Heart Association BLS (CPR) card will be issued to you digitally via email. Physical cards are no longer issued.
All this for the price of $92; $36 of it (paid by you directly) for the online course and the other $56 (paid to SDDS) for the skills portion – 3 units of CE included.
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Terms and Conditions:
Cancellation/Refund Policy
Full refund granted less $25 administration fee, if received in writing 14 days before the class. NO REFUNDS if cancelled within 13 days of the class or for No Shows or for registrations received after that date. Attendee substitutions OK.
Consent to Use of Photographic Images
Registration, attendance and/or participation in SDDS’ courses/events constitutes an agreement by the registrant/sponsor to SDDS’ use and distribution (both now and in the future) of the registrant or attendee’s image or voice in photographs, videos, electronic reproductions, and audio of such events and activities.

CPR BLS Blended Learning Course – Session 2
2024-11-08 09:00 - 09:45 | SDDS Classroom, 2035 Hurley Way, Suite 200, Sacramento, CA, 95825

CPR BLS Blended Learning Course – Session 3
2024-11-08 10:00 - 10:45 | SDDS Classroom, 2035 Hurley Way, Suite 200, Sacramento, CA, 95825

GM – Dental Implants: Proceed with Caution!
2024-11-12 17:45 - 21:00 | 2200 Harvard St, Sacramento, CA 95815, 2200 Harvard St, Sacramento, California, 95815, United States
Dental Implants: Proceed with Caution! (In-person course)
3 CEU, Core • Member Price: $89 early (ends 10/29)
Registration cost details: $89 early (ends 10/29) / $99 regular (begins 10/30) / $109 late (begins 11/11)
This lecture will focus on lending helpful treatment planning and procedural considerations toward decreasing the incidence of early implant complications and failures. With implant failures on the rise in the dental field, it is crucial to “read the caution signs,” to avoid complications and to ultimately achieve predictable outcomes.
Learning Objectives:

Medical history and treatment planning considerations
Clinical pearls for optimal osseointegration
Understand Hard and soft tissue guidelines for success

Tamir Wardany, DDS, DABOI
Dr. Tamir Wardany is one of the few board-certified oral implantologist in California, who holds diplomate status with the American Board of Oral Implantology. He limits his practice exclusively to the surgical component of implant and bone augmentation procedures. He earned his dental degree from Meharry Medical College and pursued further training, including a fellowship in implant dentistry at the State University of New York at Stonybrook and extensive international training in Europe. Dr. Wardany conducts clinical research and collaborates with Stanford University’s Department of Reconstructive Surgery on studies related to bone regeneration and dental implant biology. He serves as a product advisor for Geistlich Biomaterials, lectures for Straumann and Geistlich Biomaterials, and is a member of the International Team for Implantology and the Osteology Foundation, both dedicated to advancing research in implant surgery and graft procedures.

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Terms and Conditions:
Cancellation/Refund Policy
Full refund granted less $25 administration fee, if received in writing 14 days before the class. NO REFUNDS if cancelled within 13 days of the class or for No Shows or for registrations received after that date. Attendee substitutions OK.
Consent to Use of Photographic Images
Registration, attendance and/or participation in SDDS’ courses/events constitutes an agreement by the registrant/sponsor to SDDS’ use and distribution (both now and in the future) of the registrant or attendee’s image or voice in photographs, videos, electronic reproductions, and audio of such events and activities.

Ask Me Anything
2024-11-14 18:30 - 20:30 | SDDS Classroom, 2035 Hurley Way, Suite 200, Sacramento, CA, 95825
Ask Me Anything (In-person course)
No CEU • Member Price: $75 early (ends 10/24)
Registration cost details: $75 early (ends 10/24) / $95 regular (begins 10/25)
Whether you are an early career dentist or a seasoned practitioner looking to gain insights, overcome challenges and work toward a successful dental career, this evening will bring everyone together to discuss various topics such as DSOs vs private practice, disability insurance, work/life balance, what new dentists think and want, what seasoned dentists have learned along the way (“words to the wise”), getting involved in organized dentistry and managing it all!
Join SDDS and our panel as they share what works/worked, what didn’t work, what expectations are for the future of the practice of dentistry – bring your burning questions and plan your course!
Learning Objectives:

Learn from dentists of all ages and levels; hear what matters in the journey of your career
Ask questions to the experts and industry partners
Learn practical strategies and tips that you can immediately apply to your professional life
Connect with fellow dentists, share experiences, and build a supportive network
Learn about the resources that your local, state and national dental associations provide you as a member

Sponsored by:

SDDS Members, SDDS Vendor Members, TDIC, CDA
Bios coming soon.

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Terms and Conditions:
Cancellation/Refund Policy
Full refund granted less $25 administration fee, if received in writing 14 days before the class. NO REFUNDS if cancelled within 13 days of the class or for No Shows or for registrations received after that date. Attendee substitutions OK.
Consent to Use of Photographic Images
Registration, attendance and/or participation in SDDS’ courses/events constitutes an agreement by the registrant/sponsor to SDDS’ use and distribution (both now and in the future) of the registrant or attendee’s image or voice in photographs, videos, electronic reproductions, and audio of such events and activities.

Holiday Party
2024-12-06 18:00 - 22:00 | Del Paso Country Club, 3333 Marconi Ave, Sacramento, California, 95821
Please join us for a wonderful evening of cocktails, dinner, friends & fun!
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Terms and Conditions:
Cancellation/Refund Policy
Full refund granted less $25 administration fee, if received in writing by 11/20/24. No refunds after 11/20/24 or for No Shows (including registrations received after this date). Substitutions okay. Attire: Holiday…fun! No jeans please.
Consent to Use of Photographic Images
Registration, attendance and/or participation in SDDS’ courses/events constitutes an agreement by the registrant/sponsor to SDDS’ use and distribution (both now and in the future) of the registrant or attendee’s image or voice in photographs, videos, electronic reproductions, and audio of such events and activities.

Harassment Prevention Training – For Employees (Webinar)
2024-12-10 11:00 - 12:00 | CA
1 CEU, Core • Member Price: $49 early (ends 11/19)
Registration cost details: $49 early (ends 11/19) / $69 regular (begins 11/20)
SDDS Presents Harassment Prevention Training for Non Supervisors (Employees):
Join SDDS and CEA Members in this training. 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.
This 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.
Attendees 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.
For information on Harassment Prevention Training requirements, click here.
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Harassment Prevention Training – For Supervisors/Employers (Webinar)
2024-12-10 11:00 - 13:00 | CA
2 CEU, Core • Member Price: $69 early (ends 11/19)
Registration cost details: $69 early (ends 11/19) / $89 regular (begins 11/20)
SDDS Presents Harassment Prevention Training for Supervisors/Employers:
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.
This 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. 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.
In 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.
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The Polar Express Train Ride
2024-12-12 17:45 - 20:00 | CA
The Sacramento District Dental Society Invites You to Join Us for The Polar Express Train Ride
Each ticket includes THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride; admission to the Central Pacific Passenger Station where you will pick up your Golden Ticket, shop, and enjoy entertainment while you wait to board the train; and admission to the Eagle Theater where you may meet Santa.
Enjoy this magical event! The evening begins in the passenger station where you will be entertained by Polar Express characters, and then board your train to the North Pole where you will enjoy hot chocolate and a sweet treat. Once you reach the North Pole, the jolly old elf — Santa himself — will come on board to give each passenger the first gift of Christmas, a silver sleigh bell.
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All sales are final. No Cancellations available.
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agreement by the registrant/sponsor to SDDS’ use and distribution (both now and in the future) of the registrant or attendee’s image or voice in photographs, videos, electronic reproductions, and audio of such events and activities.
