WHY ATTEND?

• Learn and Earn CE and Make career-defining connections.
• Establish long lasting relationships, valued friendships & mentorships.
• Help build a strong, vibrant dental commUNITY.
• Find Support from a diverse, positive mindset group of peers.

JOIN US for "Offensive Dentistry" Featuring Dr. Brian Novy, DDS

Enjoy clinical education in an entertainment format with valuable Business of Dentistry hot topics along with networking tailored for dentists, hygienists, dental assistants, and the entire dental team. This is your chance to elevate your skills and invest in your success.

7:30 AM-8:30 AM REGISTRATION, BREAKFAST, EXHIBITS

8:30 AM – 12:30 PM, 4 CEU CORE "OFFENSIVE DENTISTRY"

Let’s face it, sitting through a lecture about dental caries or caries risk assessment isn’t appealing (in fact it sounds downright boring). However, the science of clinical cariology is beginning to have an impact on restorative techniques and technology. Streptococcus mutans has more to fear than a rheostat, now that we’re armed with salivary diagnostics and bioactive materials.

At the end of this course, participants should be able to:

• Intervene medically in the caries process
• Control patient caries risk with focused therapeutics
• Design restorations to minimize recurrent decay
• Improve the prognosis of restorative treatment

CE SPEAKER: J. Sean Dumm, Attorney at Law

CE Topic: “Liabilities for Dental Offices – what you need to know to mitigate risks and maintain a strong dentist/patient relationship for a thriving practice”

This fun interactive "quiz show" format will review various aspects of the profession of dentistry including the dental practice act and discuss areas of potential liability for dental practices as well as its license holders. Attendees should expect to: 

• Gain a better understanding of areas of potential liability arising out of interactions with patients.
• Discuss ethical responsibilities of license holders. 
• Review the disciplinary process with the Dental Board.
• Learn from the mistakes of others.

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM, 1 CEU CORE

Dental Financial Planning: Turning Confusion Into Financial Freedom. (Bonus: Tax Updates!)

GUEST SPEAKER: Wes Read, CPA, CFP

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM, No CE Credits

Dentists receive the training and knowledge to provide quality care for their patients, yet they are not usually equally trained in managing the financial aspects of the dental practice. Many dentists approach retirement age with little to show for decades of hard work. By following a dental-specific game plan, dentists can successfully organize and manage their dental practice more successfully to benefit their patients. Additionally, they can grow and retain more of their dental practice profits to accelerate their financial independence.

Learning Objectives:

• Discover a four-phase process for managing your business and personal finances holistically. 
• Understanding the value of your dental practice as an asset and why you should know its value. 
• Designing your monthly financial statements to tell a valuable story about your financial health.
• Tax updates
• Tax and financial planning strategies

This course makes sense of the many safety recommendations for dentistry considering the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. Standard Precautions and Transmission-based Precautions will be explained in the context of CDC & ADA Guidelines and OSHA & Dental Board regulations. Options and strategies are presented with extensive question & answer time to address your concerns.

Outcomes: Upon completion, the participant shall be able to: - Recognize and manage bloodborne, contact, droplet, and airborne diseases - Identify best practices for providing dental care while considering COVID-19 - Make sense of evolving recommendations as applied to changing infection risk

Program contents: Science of SARS-CoV-2: risks, symptoms, pathogenesis, transmission Safety strategies -Standard vs. Transmission-based precautions  Hierarchy of  safety efforts: most to least effective practices Quarantine, isolation, separation Screening   patients Building & clinic aerosol control -Hand hygiene -Environmental asepsis -Respiratory hygiene & cough etiquette -PPE criteria, use, and limitations -Reflection on improving dental safety preparedness - Resources: CDC, WHO, CDA, ADA, OSAP, AGD, FDA, OSHA

CALIFORNIA DENTAL PRACTICE ACT & Ethics Update 'live' CE Webinar

 Thurs, April 17, 2025

 6pm-8:15pm PST  2 CEU core  

CE Speaker: Nancy Dewhirst, RDH, BS

Program description: This '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.

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

This '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.

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

Program description: This course makes sense of the many safety recommendations for dentistry considering the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. Standard Precautions and Transmission-based Precautions will be explained in the context of CDC & ADA Guidelines and OSHA & Dental Board regulations. Options and strategies are presented with extensive question & answer time to address your concerns.

Outcomes: Upon completion, the participant shall be able to: - Recognize and manage bloodborne, contact, droplet, and airborne diseases - Identify best practices for providing dental care while considering COVID-19 - Make sense of evolving recommendations as applied to changing infection risk

Program contents: Science of SARS-CoV-2: risks, symptoms, pathogenesis, transmission Safety strategies -Standard vs. Transmission-based precautions  Hierarchy of  safety efforts: most to least effective practices Quarantine, isolation, separation Screening   patients Building & clinic aerosol control -Hand hygiene -Environmental asepsis -Respiratory hygiene & cough etiquette -PPE criteria, use, and limitations -Reflection on improving dental safety preparedness - Resources: CDC, WHO, CDA, ADA, OSAP, AGD, FDA, OSHA

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 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. 
   

This course equips dental professionals with a clear understanding of the fundamental requirements of California’s new Workplace Violence Prevention law. Participants will learn what is required to create and implement a comprehensive Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (WVPP) tailored to the unique challenges of dental practices. The program will also cover best practices under California law to ensure compliance with the Cal/OSHA workplace violence prevention standard and maintain a safe environment for employees and patients.
Learning Objectives:
•    Understand the legal requirements for workplace violence prevention under California law and Cal/OSHA standards.
•    Identify potential risks and warning signs of workplace violence specific to dental practices.
•    The importance of developing and implementing an effective Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (WVPP).
•    Learn best practices for responding to workplace violence incidents, including reporting and follow-up procedures.

REGISTRATION & BREAKFAST: 7:30AM-8AM

Management of Cracked Tooth Syndrome: From Diagnosis to Treatment Featuring Jaewoo Cho, DDS

8:00 A.M - 11:00 A.M  3 CEU core

While it is the third leading cause of tooth loss (after caries and periodontitis), there is still the lack of consensus on how to manage cracked teeth. While on the rapid rise, an epidemic, a cracked tooth is still not a diagnosis but a clinical finding. This course aims to address how to identify, diagnose, and manage different types of cracks based on the latest evidence-based approach, providing clinicians a guideline as we navigate the tough topic and situations that we encounter every day in our clinical practice.

Learning Objectives:

• Identifying causes and diagnostic tools - how do we properly diagnose cracked teeth

• Developing a systematic criteria for categorizing cracked teeth

• Save VS Extract

• How do we restore cracked teeth with maximum predictability – the latest protocol. 

Sponsors

About Dr. Jaewoo Cho, DDS:

Dr. Jaewoo Cho grew up in Southern California and received his degree in biochemistry from UC Riverside, where he was voted the student body Homecoming King in his senior year. Due to his leadership, high GPA, and countless hours of community service, he was given the Man of the Year award twice in back-to-back years. His achievements landed him at a top dental school in the world. He graduated with a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from UCLA School of Dentistry as a top student in clinic with interests in advanced general dentistry including root canal treatments and oral surgery (dental implants and extractions including wisdom teeth).

He takes pride in being able to provide both the tried-and-true procedures that have withstood the test of time(such as partial gold restorations) and the latest evidence-based treatments(such as biomimetic and bonding dentistry).

Dr. Cho is also the member of fifteen (15) professional dental affiliations. Interestingly, Dr. Cho is fluent in English, Korean, semi-fluent in Spanish, and conversational in French and Mandarin Chinese.

Modern Bioactive Restorations featuring Todd Snyder, DDS

12:00 P.M- 4:00 P.M, 4 CEU
 

A lot of emphasis is placed on utilizing resin based restorative materials when a tooth-colored direct restoration is necessary. However, in some instances a different form of bioactive tooth colored restorative materials should be considered. There are many benefits to utilizing bioactive materials as direct restorations compared to traditional resin technologies or even cements. Their unique material properties allow them to have distinct advantages that few other materials can share. In this program traditional resin technology will be discussed as to its limitations and how bioactive materials can be used as a better substitution for your patients in some situations.

Learning Objectives:

• Limitations in current resin adhesive technologies
• Learn when to consider utilizing bioactive materials
• Understand their advantages and limitations
• Learn proper placement techniques
• Learn how they provide an advantage to restoring teeth

About Dr. Todd Snyder, DDS, FAACD, FIADFE, ASDA, ABAD 

Dr. Todd C. Snyder received his doctorate in dental surgery at the UCLA School of Dentistry and trained at the F.A.C.E. institute for complex gnathological (functional) and temporomandibular joint disorders. Dr. Snyder is the 77th Accredited Fellow of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the International Academy of Dental Facial Esthetics, the American Society for Dental Aesthetics and a Diplomat of the American Board of Aesthetic Dentistry. Dr. Snyder has been on the faculty at U.C.L.A. where he helped create and co-direct the first (in the world) two-year graduate program in Aesthetic and Cosmetic Restorative Dentistry. Dr. Snyder lectures both nationally and internationally on numerous aspects of dental materials, techniques, equipment, marketing, technology & business. He is a consultant for numerous dental manufacturing companies. Dr. Snyder has been published and featured in many books and dental journals worldwide. Dr. Snyder has a live, online and virtual dental education program known as www.Legion.Dentist. Dr. Snyder is also a professional race car driver and entrepreneur. He practices Cosmetic and Restorative dentistry in Laguna Niguel, CA and Las Vegas, NV.

Sponsors: 

Annual Installation & Holiday Social 

Saturday, December 13, 2024 Time: 5pm-8pm  

In-Person at  The Centre at Sycamore Plaza Free parking

Food, Drinks, Fun, Exhibits & Giveaways!

• Refund Policy: No refunds for no shows. Written cancellation must be received by Friday, Dec. 5, 2025 for a refund and should be sent to: Mak@Harbordentalsociety.org. Questions? Call Harbor's office, 562.595.6303

'live' CE Webinar 6pm-8pm PST (via GotoWebinar) 1 CEU core

CE Speaker: Dr. Cherilyn Sheets, DDS

CE Topic: Assessing Structural Integrity of Teeth & Implants Using AI and Quantitative Percussion Diagnostics (QPD)

One of the more challenging diagnostic efforts in dentistry is the assessment of the structural integrity of teeth and dental implants. Cracked teeth, deteriorating/fracturing restorations, loss of cement seal or loss of osseointegration are often hard to diagnose until the results are advanced or catastrophic. Quantitative Percussion Diagnostics (QPD) has been shown in over 28 peer reviewed studies in engineering and dental journals to be an accurate and reliable test for determining the structural wellness of teeth or implants. QPD is a mechanical test similar to evaluation methods used in engineering for assessing structural stability of objects, in contrast to visually based dental diagnostics such as radiographs and visual examination. The mechanism that creates QPD data has been illustrated by Finite Element Analysis of novel models of uncracked and cracked teeth. QPD, FEA modeling plus the addition of AI and Machine Learning are currently creating a future for dentistry of predictive diagnostics, where structural problems can be diagnosed early and rated as to type or severity. Preventive or therapeutic steps can then be instituted earlier in the damage cycle prior to the occurrence of advanced or catastrophic results, providing dentists with a new aid to diagnosis. 

CE Learning Objectives: 

1. Understand how percussion can be a diagnostic risk assessment aid 

2. Know the scientific foundation of QPD 

3. Envision the power of AI/ML combined with increasing amounts of QPD DATA 

4. Determine the synergistic clinical possibilities of QPD/FEA/AI 

Business of Dentistry Speaker: Ben Tuinei, Insurance Industry Analyst, Veritas Dental Resources

Business of Dentistry Hot Topic: 7 Steps to Negotiating PPO Fees

Bonus: Firing PPO’s Without Your Patients Firing you

This course will provide details on a proven step by step process on how to successfully negotiate fees with insurance companies. Participants will also learn about "leasing arrangements" PPO's have with each other and how that could impact fees for dental offices in both a positive and negative manner.

While negotiations in every industry are different, this webinar will teach basic negotiating skills that are specific to dealing with dental insurance companies. Participants will leave this course with knowing a better understanding of how insurance companies determine reimbursement rates and how they (the participants) can negotiate better reimbursement terms from most dental plans.

While the vast majority of dentists and medical doctors despise how insurance carriers treat them, it is a known fact that the insurance industry has done a fantastic job at spreading rumors that you (the dentists/medical doctors) need them more than they need you. It is a common misconception that if you drop an insurance plan you will lose all patients that have that insurance. We’ve observed thousands of dental practices terminate their agreements while still retaining patients who have that particular insurance plan.

You and your dental team will learn how to eliminate restrictive in-network contracts in a way that influences a high patient retention rate. This course unveils the history of how dental insurance plans gained so much control over the dental industry and how an individual dentist can be free from insurance control.

More about our Business of Dentistry Speaker: Ben Tuinei founded Veritas Dental Resources after recognizing an underserved need in the dental industry: effective negotiation with third-party payors. With over 18 years of experience as a professional public speaker and having worked with over 5000 dentists to influence more than a billion dollars of newly negotiated revenue, Ben's expertise is unmatched. His journey began in 2007, and since then, his proprietary PPO optimization strategies have revolutionized dental practices across the nation.

CE Speaker: Dr. Christina Do, DDS  Time: 6pm-7pm 1 CEU core

CE course: "Elevate Patient Care with Cutting-Edge Dental Technology: A Journey to Productive Appointments" 
This course is designed for forward-thinking clinicians passionate about leveraging the latest technology to deliver the best in dental care to their patients.? Dive into innovations that make dental appointments easier, more enjoyable, and more efficient for patients.?

Learn how to integrate state-of-the-art methods and instrumentation into your practice to enhance productivity, stay at the forefront of dentistry, and foster a collaborative learning environment with like-minded professionals. 

Key Learning Objectives: 

• Discover the latest advancements in dental technology to simplify and improve patient experiences. 

• Explore strategies to create more productive appointments while maintaining high standards of care. 

• Gain insights on integrating new methods and products into your practice effectively. 

• Understand how staying up to date with continuing education and the latest dental products enhances patient trust and loyalty, building a strong reputation and driving practice growth. 

• Explore the value of networking with like-minded professionals to foster continual learning and collaboration that align with your professional goals. 

Business of Dentistry Speaker: Holli Perez Co-Founder and former Chief Marketing Officer of DirectDental

Time: 7pm-8pm

Hot Business of Dentistry Topic - Hiring Smarter: Strategies for Attracting & Keeping the Best Dental Talent

In this course, you’ll learn best practices for identifying and attracting top dental talent. We’ll explore the latest tools and technology, including AI, to streamline your hiring process. You’ll also gain insights on how to position your practice as an employer of choice through effective job postings, networking, and social media. Finally, we’ll cover strategies for providing an exceptional candidate experience, ensuring you maintain top talent’s interest throughout the hiring process.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will:

• Understand the latest tools and technology to enhance your hiring strategy.
• Learn actionable differentiators to immediately increase your candidate pipeline.
• Gain key insights into optimizing the candidate experience to give your practice a competitive edge.

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for:

• Dentists
• Office Managers / Practice Administrators
• Practice Owners

Holli Perez is the Co-Founder and former Chief Marketing Officer of DirectDental, a recruiting technology platform designed to help dental practices quickly connect with professionals for permanent and temporary positions. After years of working closely with dentists, office managers, and recruiters to streamline hiring, DirectDental was acquired by Henry Schein, a global leader in healthcare solutions.

Before launching DirectDental, Holli spent years as a regional manager for several well-known DSOs, gaining firsthand experience in the challenges of dental hiring. She now shares her expertise nationally, speaking at events in partnership with Henry Schein, Dental Learning, and other leading dental organizations. With a strong background in dental staffing and practice management, Holli continues to help dental teams navigate the evolving hiring landscape with practical, real-world strategies.

'live' CE Webinar: "Technology to Detect Mobility and Defects in Teeth and Implants"

6pm-7pm PST 1 CEU core CE speaker: Dr. Jean Wu, DDS 

Dentistry has never had a reliable instrument to detect mobility of implants or teeth. All our current clinical methodology is subjective, not consistent, or measurable. Quantitative Percussion Diagnostic (QPD) technology allows the technician to detect and measure defects in teeth and implants without having to disassemble the whole structure. This instrument provides the clinician with revolutionary diagnostic capabilities, which our current radiographic or cone beam computerized tomography (CBCT) tests are unable to show until there is a more severe separation of the crack, bone loss, or infected periodontal ligament.  

The 'live' CE Webinar will demonstrate how to use QPD technology prior to treatment and follow-up of teeth and implants after restoration.  

Learning Objectives: 

1. Understanding QPD technology and its utilization. 

2. Interpreting the QPD data.  

3. How to use QPD for patient monitoring.  

Business of Dentistry Hot Topic: Tax Update for Dentists: Managing & Planning Essentials 

7pm-8pm PST (no CEU) Speakers:  Art Wiederman, CPA/Moderator with Don Watkins, CPA & Partner, Dental Practices Division Eide Bailly, LLP

About our CE Speaker: Currently, Dr. Jean C. Wu is a Partner in the Sheets, Paquette and Wu Dental Practice and on faculty with the Newport Coast Oral Facial Institute, a non-profit international teaching and research center. She has published several scientific papers and co-authored chapters in dental textbooks on dental implants and materials. 

Dr. Wu graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Science degree in 1990 and earned a Masters in Prosthodontics in 1994 from the University of Melbourne, Australia. She completed advanced training in Maxillofacial Prosthetics studying at the University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  

Dr Wu maintained a full time Prosthodontic private practice in Australia and was a Prosthodontist at the Royal Children’s Hospital of Melbourne. She was also a distinguished lecturer and clinical instructor at the University of Melbourne and Past-President of the Australian Prosthodontic Society. 

After relocating to the United States in 1999, Dr. Wu earned a DDS at the University of Tennessee and was an instructor and lecturer in the Restorative Dentistry Department. She graduated from the University of Tennessee with highest honors and awarded membership of Omicron Kappa Upsilon and Richard Doggett Dean and Margarite Taylor Dean Honorary Odontological Society for her outstanding dental achievements. 

Dr. Wu is the President of the Pacific Coast Society for Prosthodontics and Past-President of the Academy of Microscope Enhanced Dentistry. She is also a member of the American College of Prosthodontists, American Society for Women Dentists, American Dental Association, the California Dental Association and the Orange County Dental Society.

About our Business of Dentistry Speakers: Don Watson, CPA: Don is a partner in the Healthcare Services department in the Tustin office of Eide Bailly, LLP and primarily works with dental clientele. He helps with tax preparation, financial reporting, and consultation for individuals, corporations and partnerships associated with the dental industry. Don has over thirty years of experience as a CPA and is on the board of the Academy of Dental CPA’s. 

Art Wiederman, CPA: Art has specialized in serving dental practices for over forty years. He oversees a variety of services including financial planning, retirement planning and financial practice management consulting. Art’s expertise is not only in taxation issues for dentists, but also in his knowledge of dental practice metrics and benchmarks. Art has the ability to look at a dentist’s statements and identify profit holes in their practice.  He is a frequent speaker at local, state and national Dental meetings and is a founding member of the Academy of Dental CPA’s and is a member of the Dental Speaking and Consulting Network

CE TOPIC: "Clinical Anchors for Adopting Technology in Your Practice" 6pm-7pm PST & Business of Dentistry: 7pm-8pm PST

Discover actionable strategies to integrate technology into your dental practice seamlessly and effectively. By focusing on team collaboration, patient engagement, and data-driven insights, you'll unlock new opportunities to enhance workflows and clinical outcomes.  

This engaging course blends case studies, clinical applications, and actionable insights empowering clinicians to embrace innovation confidently and successfully. 

Key learning objectives include: 

• Educating team members for seamless implementation and adaptation of new technology in your practice. 

• Improving patient acceptance rates and achieving predictable clinical outcomes. 

• Utilizing technology to engage patient involvement through clear communication and understanding of analytics. 

• Building long-term relationships with dental implant patients; focusing on maintenance protocols to ensure ongoing follow-up while reinforcing trust to create patient ownership of all aspects of their oral health and function. 

About our CE Speaker:  Dr. Bao-Thy Grant Bio is a leader in oral reconstruction oral and maxillofacial surgeon in Orange County, Laguna Beach, Irvine 

True to her commitment, after graduating from USC School of Dentistry, Dr. Grant moved to New York to pursue her postgraduate residency in oral & maxillofacial surgery at one of the largest ADA accredited programs in the country, Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine. While there, she served as the Chief Resident at Beth Israel Hospital, Bronx Lebanon Hospital, Jersey City Medical Center, Montefiore Hospital, and Weiler Hospital. She was inducted as a member of the Leo M. Davidoff Society for her outstanding achievements in teaching students. 

She is the co-founder and instructor of the Orange County CPR Angels, teaching Basic Life Support to healthcare providers and the public. Dr. Grant is also on staff at St. Joseph Hospital of Orange and CHOC. She has been an active delegate and chair on both the state and local organizations for the California Dental Association and the Orange County Dental Society. Dr. Grant is board-certified with?the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and the American Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons. She is currently the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon to the Anaheim Ducks NHL team. 

Dr. Grant has made contributions to the medical and dental profession by publishing articles and lecturing on dental implants and patients taking medications that can cause osteonecrosis of the jaw.? Dr. Grant resides in Orange County with her husband, daughter, and son.