BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//SDDS - ECPv6.16.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:SDDS
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.sdds.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for SDDS
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:UTC
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0000
TZOFFSETTO:+0000
TZNAME:UTC
DTSTART:20240101T000000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250402T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250402T184500
DTSTAMP:20250212T192641Z
CREATED:20250212T192641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T192641Z
UID:5584-1743616800-1743619500@www.sdds.org
SUMMARY:CPR BLS Blended Learning Course – Session 1
DESCRIPTION:The April CPR Course will be an AHA blended learning course.\nBlended 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. \nThere 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). \nHere is how an AHA Blended Learning Course works: \nStep 1 – Register for the BLS/CPR providers course with SDDS (via online registration\, PDF form\, or phone). \n\nYou will receive an email from SDDS with a link to AHA to sign up and pay for the online course.\n\nStep 2 – Complete the HeartCode BLS Online course \n\nWritten examination is part of the online course – 84% to pass\nPrint up a copy of your HeartCode BLS Online Course Completion Certificate (bring this copy to the skills test)\n\nStep 3 – Attend the IN-PERSON Skills practice session and skills test at the SDDS Office. \nStep 4 – Your American Heart Association BLS (CPR) card will be issued to you digitally via email. Physical cards are no longer issued. \nAll this for the price of $98; $37 of it (paid by you directly) for the online course and the other $61 (paid to SDDS) for the skills portion – 3 units of CE included. \nSign up with fillable PDF »\nSign up online » \nTerms and Conditions:\nCancellation/Refund Policy\nFull 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. \nConsent to Use of Photographic Images\nRegistration\, 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.
URL:https://www.sdds.org/event/cpr-bls-blended-learning-course-session-apr25/
LOCATION:SDDS Classroom\, 2035 Hurley Way\, Suite 200\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95825
CATEGORIES:CPR Courses
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250402T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250402T194500
DTSTAMP:20250212T192804Z
CREATED:20250212T192804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T192804Z
UID:5586-1743620400-1743623100@www.sdds.org
SUMMARY:CPR BLS Blended Learning Course – Session 2
DESCRIPTION:The April CPR Course will be an AHA blended learning course.\nBlended 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. \nThere 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). \nHere is how an AHA Blended Learning Course works: \nStep 1 – Register for the BLS/CPR providers course with SDDS (via online registration\, PDF form\, or phone). \n\nYou will receive an email from SDDS with a link to AHA to sign up and pay for the online course.\n\nStep 2 – Complete the HeartCode BLS Online course \n\nWritten examination is part of the online course – 84% to pass\nPrint up a copy of your HeartCode BLS Online Course Completion Certificate (bring this copy to the skills test)\n\nStep 3 – Attend the IN-PERSON Skills practice session and skills test at the SDDS Office. \nStep 4 – Your American Heart Association BLS (CPR) card will be issued to you digitally via email. Physical cards are no longer issued. \nAll this for the price of $98; $37 of it (paid by you directly) for the online course and the other $61 (paid to SDDS) for the skills portion – 3 units of CE included. \nSign up with fillable PDF »\nSign up online » \nTerms and Conditions:\nCancellation/Refund Policy\nFull 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. \nConsent to Use of Photographic Images\nRegistration\, 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.
URL:https://www.sdds.org/event/cpr-bls-blended-learning-course-session-apr25-2/
LOCATION:SDDS Classroom\, 2035 Hurley Way\, Suite 200\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95825
CATEGORIES:CPR Courses
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250402T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250402T204500
DTSTAMP:20250212T192853Z
CREATED:20250212T192853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T192853Z
UID:5588-1743624000-1743626700@www.sdds.org
SUMMARY:CPR BLS Blended Learning Course – Session 3
DESCRIPTION:The April CPR Course will be an AHA blended learning course.\nBlended 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. \nThere 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). \nHere is how an AHA Blended Learning Course works: \nStep 1 – Register for the BLS/CPR providers course with SDDS (via online registration\, PDF form\, or phone). \n\nYou will receive an email from SDDS with a link to AHA to sign up and pay for the online course.\n\nStep 2 – Complete the HeartCode BLS Online course \n\nWritten examination is part of the online course – 84% to pass\nPrint up a copy of your HeartCode BLS Online Course Completion Certificate (bring this copy to the skills test)\n\nStep 3 – Attend the IN-PERSON Skills practice session and skills test at the SDDS Office. \nStep 4 – Your American Heart Association BLS (CPR) card will be issued to you digitally via email. Physical cards are no longer issued. \nAll this for the price of $98; $37 of it (paid by you directly) for the online course and the other $61 (paid to SDDS) for the skills portion – 3 units of CE included. \nSign up with fillable PDF »\nSign up online » \nTerms and Conditions:\nCancellation/Refund Policy\nFull 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. \nConsent to Use of Photographic Images\nRegistration\, 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.
URL:https://www.sdds.org/event/cpr-bls-blended-learning-course-session-apr25-3/
LOCATION:SDDS Classroom\, 2035 Hurley Way\, Suite 200\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95825
CATEGORIES:CPR Courses
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250408T174500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250408T210000
DTSTAMP:20250305T211902Z
CREATED:20250103T180730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T211902Z
UID:5351-1744134300-1744146000@www.sdds.org
SUMMARY:GM – Effective Techniques on How to Work with Special Needs Patients
DESCRIPTION:Effective Techniques on How to Work with Special Needs Patients (In-person course)\n3 CEU\, Core • Member Price: $89 early (ends 3/25)\nRegistration cost details: $89 early (ends 3/25) / $99 regular (begins 3/26) / $109 late (begins 4/6) \nHave you ever felt like a fish out of water not knowing what to do when a patient that has special healthcare needs comes to your office? Do you wish you had some introductory training on best practices for making these visits successful? Working with those with special healthcare needs can come with added challenges until you learn the basics of what it takes to have a successful and positive experience for the patient\, you and your TEAM. Walk away with a ground level understanding of how to make working with the special need population the best part of your day.  \nLearning Objectives: \n\nEnsuring a Positive Dental Visit with Behavioral Management Strategies\nTailoring Dental Treatments for Special Needs Patients\nConsiderations when Obtaining Consent for Dental Care\nCreating a Safe and Welcoming Environment: Best Practices for Dental Offices\nWorking with Caregivers and Other Health Professionals\n\n \nThis Course is Sponsored by:\n\n \n \nLenny Naftalin\, DDS\nDr. Lenny Naftalin is a 3rd generation dentist and honored to be speaking at Sacramento District Dental Society. \nCurrently\, Dr. Naftalin is a dentist anesthesiologist that provides hospital-quality anesthesia and sedation services in dental offices through his mobile anesthesiology practice in Southern California. He earned his DDS degree from the USC School of Dentistry and completed a general practice residency at the Veteran’s Administration in West Los Angeles. He then completed the UCLA Dental Anesthesiology residency. Dr. Naftalin maintains a part time teaching position at the UCLA School of Dentistry in both the dental anesthesia and pediatric dental departments. He has extensive experience working with and treating patients with special needs. \nHe is currently President of the American Society of Dentist Anesthesiologists. He served on the board of the California Society of Dentist Anesthesiologists. He is the past President of the American Dental Board of Anesthesiology where he remains as an oral board examiner and an exam developer. He is the past president and former editor for the Southern California Society of Dentistry for Children. \nDr. Naftalin is a dedicated family man and proud father to two energetic daughters. As a family\, they enjoy beach time\, biking\, hiking\, and skiing in the mountains. Well\, Lenny enjoys these activities and forces his family to come along. \n \nRegister with Fillable PDF »\nSign up online » \nTerms and Conditions: \nCancellation/Refund Policy\nFull 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. \nConsent to Use of Photographic Images\nRegistration\, 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.
URL:https://www.sdds.org/event/gm-april2025/
LOCATION:2200 Harvard St\, Sacramento\, CA 95815\, 2200 Harvard St\, Sacramento\, California\, 95815\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250415T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250415T193000
DTSTAMP:20250305T225152Z
CREATED:20250103T234434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T225152Z
UID:5376-1744738200-1744745400@www.sdds.org
SUMMARY:California Dental Practice Act
DESCRIPTION:California Dental Practice Act (Webinar)\n2 CEU\, Core • Member Price: $95 early (ends 3/25)\nRegistration cost details: $95 early (ends 3/25) / $115 regular (begins 3/26) \nThis course fulfills the California Dental Practice Act (CDPA) requirement for license renewal\, as mandated by the Dental Board of California. This course will review the laws\, regulations\, and ethical principles that govern dental practice in California. Participants will gain a clear understanding of their legal responsibilities\, including updates to laws\, professional conduct\, patient care standards\, infection control\, and scope of practice. Emphasis will be placed on current changes and critical aspects of compliance to help ensure a safe\, ethical\, and legally sound practice environment.  \nLearning Objectives: \n\nSummarize the key provisions of the California Dental Practice Act.\nIdentify recent changes to laws and regulations relevant to dental professionals\, including the new laws pertaining to unlicensed dental assistants.\nDiscuss ethical obligations and professional conduct.\nDescribe the scope of practice\, licensing requirements\, and disciplinary actions.\nImplement best practices to maintain legal and ethical compliance in patient care.\n\n\n \nJoy Brack\, RDA\nJoy Brack\, RDA\,  has continued her career in dentistry since 2005 where she graduated from Galen College in Modesto\, CA as a dental assistant. She became licensed as a Register Dental Assistant and built wonderful connections with her patients and dental community with three different dental practices through the years until she began a new career path spreading her passion for dental assisting to students in education. Joy has been in dental education since 2011 and has worked in positions of instruction\, Program Director\, curriculum expert for Modesto Junior College Dental Assisting Program and PATCH (Professional Advancement Towards Clinical Healthcare) 80-hours Course\, and American Heart Association BLS Instructor. Currently she is a member of ADAA (American Dental Assisting Association) and FADE (Foundation of Allied Dental Educators). \n \nRegister with Fillable PDF »\nSign up online » \nTerms and Conditions: \nCancellation/Refund Policy\nFull 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. \nConsent to Use of Photographic Images\nRegistration\, 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.
URL:https://www.sdds.org/event/cdpa-april2025/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Courses
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250422T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250422T193000
DTSTAMP:20250305T223156Z
CREATED:20250103T234725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T223156Z
UID:5379-1745343000-1745350200@www.sdds.org
SUMMARY:Infection Control
DESCRIPTION:California Dental Practice Act (Webinar)\n2 CEU\, Core • Member Price: $95 early (ends 4/1)\nRegistration cost details: $95 early (ends 4/1) / $115 regular (begins 4/2) \nThis course fulfills the California Dental Board’s requirements for licensure renewal and ensure dental professionals are well-equipped to maintain the highest standards of patient and staff safety. The course will provide an in-depth review of the principles\, regulations\, and best practices for infection prevention and control within dental practices. \nLearning objectives:  \n\nReview of current infection control guidelines and regulations.\nEffective sterilization\, disinfection\, and aseptic techniques.\nUnderstanding and implementation of OSHA\, CDC\, and Cal/OSHA standards.\nRisk assessment and management to prevent disease transmission.\nProper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and barrier techniques.\nStrategies for creating and maintaining a safe and compliant dental practice environment.\n\n\n \nJoy Brack\, RDA\nJoy Brack\, RDA\,  has continued her career in dentistry since 2005 where she graduated from Galen College in Modesto\, CA as a dental assistant. She became licensed as a Register Dental Assistant and built wonderful connections with her patients and dental community with three different dental practices through the years until she began a new career path spreading her passion for dental assisting to students in education. Joy has been in dental education since 2011 and has worked in positions of instruction\, Program Director\, curriculum expert for Modesto Junior College Dental Assisting Program and PATCH (Professional Advancement Towards Clinical Healthcare) 80-hours Course\, and American Heart Association BLS Instructor. Currently she is a member of ADAA (American Dental Assisting Association) and FADE (Foundation of Allied Dental Educators). \n \nRegister with Fillable PDF »\nSign up online » \nTerms and Conditions: \nCancellation/Refund Policy\nFull 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. \nConsent to Use of Photographic Images\nRegistration\, 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.
URL:https://www.sdds.org/event/infectioncontrol-apr2025/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Courses
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250425T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250425T160000
DTSTAMP:20250324T171122Z
CREATED:20250103T220917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T171122Z
UID:5367-1745569800-1745596800@www.sdds.org
SUMMARY:Adult Oral Conscious Sedation Recertification
DESCRIPTION:Adult Oral Conscious Sedation Recertification (In-person course)\n7 CEU\, Core • Member Price: $625 early (ends 4/4)\nRegistration cost details: $625 early (ends 4/4) / $650 regular (begins 4/5) \nDentistry\, medicine\, science\, and pharmacology are continually evolving. It is essential to keep your skills and knowledge fresh. Adult Oral Conscious Sedation Recertification can help you stay abreast to ensure that you are providing your patients with the most up-to-date\, comprehensive care available. That’s why we recommend that all dentists participate in our recertification course at least once every two years. In addition to fulfilling continuing education requirements\, this one-day course will cover the newest studies and research available\, as well as updates on adult oral conscious sedation protocols. You will review the critical psychology of the sedation patient\, expand on your knowledge of sedation pharmacology\, and practice airway management and monitoring.  \nCourse Objectives: \n\nMethods to increase or decrease the level of sedation on demand\nRefresher on key airway management techniques\nAdvanced treatment planning\nPatient selection and patient assessment\nReview of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics to help you choose the best drug(s) and protocols to meet your patients’ needs\nSimple\, yet mandatory\, dismissal criteria which will reduce your worry and ensure patient safety\nRecreational Drugs and what every sedation dentist should know\n\n \n \nAnthony S. Feck\, DMD: DOCS Education\nDr. Feck graduated with high distinction from the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry in 1983. Soon after\, Dr. Feck was appointed Associate Professor of Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry at his alma mater. Since then\, he has been in private practice in Lexington\, Kentucky. Seeking a way to treat the startling number of people with dental phobia\, fear\, and anxiety\, Dr. Feck co-founded the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation\, now known as DOCS Education\, with Dr. Michael Silverman in 1999. As the Dean of Faculty\, he has played a major role in DOCS Education’s growth as a leading provider of dental continuing education. An engaging international lecturer\, Dr. Feck has been a featured speaker throughout the United States\, Canada\, and Europe. \n \nRegister with Fillable PDF »\nSign up online » \nTerms and Conditions: \nCancellation/Refund Policy\nFull 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. \nConsent to Use of Photographic Images\nRegistration\, 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.
URL:https://www.sdds.org/event/ce-adult-oral-ap2025/
LOCATION:SDDS Classroom\, 2035 Hurley Way\, Suite 200\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95825
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Courses
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250430T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250430T130000
DTSTAMP:20250305T222442Z
CREATED:20250103T215001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T222442Z
UID:5365-1746014400-1746018000@www.sdds.org
SUMMARY:OSHA Review - Refresher Course
DESCRIPTION:OSHA Review – Refresher Course (Webinar)\n1 CEU\, Core • Member Price: $45 early (ends 4/9)\nRegistration cost details: $45 early (ends 4/9) / $65 regular (begins 4/10) \nYour OSHA Compliance Manual – The Only Tool You Need  \nDental office compliance with applicable laws and regulations is an ongoing process – most practice personnel have been forced to believe that professional guidance is necessary every year in order to achieve compliance. The reality is that every office has the most important tool to achieving self-reliant compliance – their office OSHA manual.  \nToday’s event will shine a light on how the contents of the office OSHA manual is the main ingredient to the dental team to working together to achieve training and compliance protocols. So grab your OSHA manual\, your lunch\, and let’s chat about how easy it can be to manage your compliance standards.\nLearning objectives:  \n\nContent requirements of a compliance plan\nAnnual training and maintenance of a compliance plan\nHow every member of the dental team can participate in your ongoing success without the need for facilitation using the best tool in your toolbox – your manual \nOSHA compliance resources readily available to the dental community\n\n\n \nLaDonna Drury–Klein\, RDA\, CDA\, BS; The Foundation for Allied Dental Education (SDDS Vendor Member)\nMs. LaDonna Drury-Klein completed her dental assisting education and her national dental assisting board examinations just as California established the RDA license.  During her 18 years as a chairside clinician\, she earned degrees in biological sciences and business management before completing her teacher credentialing in higher education from UC Berkeley Extension. Ms. Klein worked for three community college-based vocational programs teaching dental sciences\, began a very successful consulting firm for dental office compliance\, and served as Assistant Vice President of Education for the California Dental Association\, during which time she consulted and worked very closely on legislation to bring the dental assisting duties into statute. \nMs. Klein served as a two-time appointee to the Dental Board of California for Governor Gray Davis and is often called upon to assist in developing regulatory and statutory language for dental assisting-related oversight.  \nMs. Klein established the Foundation for Allied Dental Education as a non-profit\, public benefit entity serving to support the educational and professional development needs of all allied dental healthcare personnel.  She is currently the Executive Director of the Foundation for Allied Dental Education and is the Chief Operating Officer of the FADE Institute. \n \nRegister with Fillable PDF »\nOnline Registration coming soon » \nTerms and Conditions: \nCancellation/Refund Policy\nFull 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. \nConsent to Use of Photographic Images\nRegistration\, 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.
URL:https://www.sdds.org/event/osha-review-refresher-course/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Courses
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR