January 1, 2025 to November 7, 2025
Pricing
| HDS Member | $523.00 |
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| HDS Life/Retired Member | $260.00 |
| Non-ADA Member Dentist | $730.00 |
Responsibilities and Requirements for Prescribing Controlled Substances (Schedule II Opioid Drugs)
Responsibilities and Requirements for Prescribing Controlled Substances (Schedule II Opioid Drugs)
Date: Tuesday, January 28, 2025 Time: 6pm-8pm PST 2 CEU core
Learning Objectives:
- Explore pain management drug options for acute pain control.
- List how to register for, and utilize, CURES (Controlled Substance Utilization and Review and Evaluation System)
- Discuss red flag indicators of prescriptions issued for reasons other than a legitimate medical purpose.
- How to manage acute and chronic pain in the dental setting.
- The risks and identification of opioid use disorder.
- The practices and legal requirements for opioid prescribing and dispensing.
CE Speakers: Casey Grover, MD & Reb Close, MD
Dr. Grover is Chair of the Division of Emergency Medicine at Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula. Dr. Grover was born at Community Hospital and is a life-long resident of Monterey County. He graduated from medical school at University of California, Los Angeles as one of the top three students in his class. Dr. Grover completed his residency at Stanford in Emergency Medicine and was chief resident. In addition to his current role as Division Chair, he is an attending physician in the Emergency Department, Vice Chief of Staff for the hospital, and serves as Physician Champion for the Monterey County Prescribe Safe Initiative.
Dr. Close is an Attending Emergency Physician at Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula, and the lead clinical physician for the Monterey County Prescribe Safe Initiative. She has been practicing emergency medicine at Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula since 2003.
This is a 'live' Zoom Webinar in collaboration with:South Alameda County, San Francisco, Monterrey Bay, San Mateo, Mid Peninsula and Harbor Dental Societies
Cancellation Policy:
- Registrations must be made by Monday, Jan. 27, 2025
- Cancellations of registration must be made by January24, 2025 in order to receive a refund.
- Cancellations after January 24, 2025 or No-Shows will NOT receive a refund.
- Participants must watch the entire course in order to receive CE units. Participant's log in and log out times will be recorded as proof of participation in the event of a dental board audit. Those logging in more than 15 minutes after the start time will not receive their CE units and will need to register for a future course.
General Information
| Course Number | 2.0-2035-25001 |
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| Provider | South Alameda County Dental Society |
| Speaker | Dr. Reb Close and Dr. Casey Grover |
| Type/Category | core |
| Credits | 2 |
In-Person CE: Offensive Dentistry & Business of Dentistry Symposium
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
Dr. Nový is the Chief Dental Officer of the Alliance Dental Center, Massachusetts Public Employees Fund with faculty appointments at Harvard School of Dental Medicine and Western University. His awards include the Academy of General Dentistry Weclew Award, The ADA Evidence Based Practice Award, The AADR/IADR Gies Award, and the ADA Adult Preventive Care Practice of the Year. He served on the ADA Council of Scientific Affairs from 2010 to 2014, and as President of the CAMBRA coalition. In 2016 he was appointed the Consumer Advocate, United States Food and Drug Administration Dental Products Panel.
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
J. Sean Dumm has an impressive, multi-discipline background that uniquely positions him to assist clients with a wide variety of legal issues. He has worked successfully in both private practice and as in-house counsel for a Fortune 150 company. He has served as lead counsel in an array of matters of business and intellectual property disputes.
Sean has a significant track record as a litigator as well, including First Chair jury trial experience and extensive administrative hearing experience. He also has a background in appellate advocacy, having prevailed in arguments presented to the California and Missouri Courts of Appeal. He has successfully represented attorneys in front of the California State Bar numerous times. He is admitted in California, Kansas and Missouri.
Sean now draws on his decades of experience to deliver personalized, expert representation to business owners, dental practitioners and those seeking counsel with estate planning and asset protection. He also uses his litigation background in the preparation of document to avoid ambiguities and to anticipate issues that might later become the subject of disputes. He practices law with a commitment to integrity and a high level of client service.
Sean graduated with honors from Washburn University School of Law, where he served on the Editorial Board of the Washburn Law Journal. He received his Bachelors of Arts from the University of Iowa. He currently resides in Orange County, CA, with his wife and children.
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
Wes Read, CPA, CFP® is the founder and CEO of PracticeCFO, a financial planning and CPA firm specializing in dental practice owners. He has been working with dental practice owners since 2007 to help them effectively manage their taxes, 401(k), debt, student loans, business budgets, personal financial planning, investments, and retirement planning.
He is also the founder, CEO and Lead Platform Strategist of Practice Orbit, a centralized technology platform for dentists, dental brokers, and their service providers (CPAs, attorneys, bankers, etc.) to sell practices easily and efficiently. The system provides both sellers and buyers with the tools needed to facilitate a smooth transition. Sellers have either a 1) self directed selling option for only 2%, which gives them access to a buyer pool, technology, and a dedicated transition coordinator, or 2) a full-service model, which includes a dedicated, experienced agent for only 4-6.5% of the sale price (depending on the price). Associate dentists buying a practice pay nothing to Practice Orbit.
Earlier in his career, Wes had audited the financial statements of fortune 500 corporations during his employment at Ernst and Young LLP, the third largest accounting firm in the country. After his time with Ernst and Young, Wes joined the wealth management division of Moss Adams Wealth Advisors LLC. He worked with some of the industry’s top thinkers in managing approximately one billion dollars of client assets.
Prior to his professional experience, Wes received a bachelor and master’s degrees, both in accounting from Brigham Young University; programs that are recognized in the top accounting schools in the nation.
Getting Off The Dental Treadmill ''How to Avoid Burnout with a Busy Life & Career''
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Getting Off The Dental Treadmill - "How to Avoid Burnout with a Busy Career & Life" ( Via Zoom) Please join us for this very informative event via Zoom Wednesday, March 26, 2025 6pm-8pm 2 CEU core Speaker: Natanya Brown DMD A timely presentation geared towards understanding what causes burnout and how we can treat/avoid it. We are taught that if we scale back our clinical days or take more vacations, that will do the trick. But will it? In this presentation, we get to the underlying causes of burnout so that we can gain more control, balance, and peace both within our practice lives as well as outside. How to Mindfully Unwind From A Day of Dentistry You know those days that leave you feeling stressed, like you could use a glass of wine or something yummy to eat? This lecture is specifically geared towards understanding our feelings and specifically how we process stress throughout the day. We will discuss simple tools for processing stress in a more productive way, creating joy and pleasure outside of food and/or alcohol, and how to create healthy routines to take care of ourselves, optimizing our health and well being. LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
**Cancellation Policy: If you need to cancel please call Harbor's office at (562) 595-6303. Cancellations MUST be received by March 21, 2025 to receive a refund. *No Refunds for No-Shows. In collaboration with South Alameda County and San Francisco Dental Societies. ABOUT OUR SPEAKER: |
Dr. Natanya Brown is a board certified endodontist (with training from Tufts, Harvard, and the Univ of Illinois at Chicago) as well as a certified life and weight loss coach (with training from The Life Coach School). Tapping into the power of mindfulness and coaching, she helps dentists decrease overwhelm, prioritize their personal goals, and create more joy in their lives. Her process has helped countless individuals decrease symptoms of burnout by equipping them with the ability to process stress productively and feel confident making choices so they live with intention. Dr. Natanya regularly presents on the topics of health, wellness and burnout to various dental organizations and hosts the The Joyful Dentist Podcast. |
General Information
| Course Number | 2.0-2035-25004 |
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| Provider | South Alameda County Dental Society |
| Speaker | Natanya Brown DMD |
| Type/Category | core |
| Credits | 2 |
CA Employment Law Update & Cybersecurity Best Practices
Program Description:
This 'live' CE Webinar provides a detailed overview of recent updates to California employment law and their impact on dental practices. The program also highlights critical cybersecurity strategies to protect sensitive data in compliance with California’s stringent privacy laws. Participants will gain practical insights to mitigate risks and ensure legal compliance.
Learning Objectives:
• Understand recent changes to California employment laws and their impact on the workplace.
• Develop strategies to implement robust cybersecurity practices to protect confidential employee and client information.
• Recognize common cyber threats and learn how to address them through training and policy enforcement.
• Integrate compliance measures to ensure alignment with California privacy laws and regulatory frameworks.
Sexual Harassment Prevention Training for Employers/ Managers & Employees
Mandatory to comply with California law
Wed, March 19, 2025 ‘Live’ CE Webinar Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
Employees 4pm-5pm PST 1 CEU core and Employers/Manager 4pm-6pm PST 2 CEU core
CE Speaker: Attorney-at-Law, Partner, Michael Rossiter, Scott & Whitehead
California law requires that employers with 5 employees or more, receive training on sexual harassment and abusive conduct in the workplace.This mandatory training program satisfies California’s legal requirements for harassment prevention training. The course addresses the recognition, prevention, and reporting of harassment, discrimination, and abusive conduct in the workplace. Through real-world scenarios and interactive exercises, participants will learn to foster a respectful work environment while understanding their rights and responsibilities under California law.
Employees are to receive the training within six months of hire or promotion, (from non-supervisory position to supervisory position), and must undergo the same training every two (2) years thereafter. Temporary employees must receive the training within 30 calendar days or 100 hours worked, whichever occurs first. This is a two-hour training; both supervisory and non-supervisory staff shall attend the first hour and only supervisory staff are required to attend the second hour.
Learning Objectives:
• Define harassment, discrimination, and retaliation under California law and federal statutes.
• Identify behaviors that constitute unlawful workplace conduct and abusive behavior.
• Learn best practices for reporting and addressing harassment complaints in compliance with legal requirements.
• Understand the role of supervisors in creating a harassment-free work environment.
• Gain insights into fostering a culture of respect and accountability.
The first hour of this training (which both supervisory and non-supervisory staff must attend) concludes by 5:00 pm PST in an effort to avoid paying non-supervisory staff at an overtime rate for their attendance.
Note: Non-supervisory staff may jump off the 'live' CE webinar at 5pm PST to continue the training for the Employer and Supervisors who will stay on until 6pm PST.
Annual OSHA & Infection Control
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
CA Dental Practice Act & Ethics Update
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
General Information
| Course Number | 2.0-2035-25005 |
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| Provider | Harbor Dental Society |
| Speaker | Nancy Dewhirst, RDH, BS |
| Type/Category | core |
| Credits | 2 |
California Dental Practice Act & Ethics Update
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
Annual OSHA & Infection Control
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
Responsibilites & Requirements for Prescribing Controlled Substances (Schedule II Opioid Drugs)
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.
Implementing a Workplace Violence Prevention Plan for the Dental Practice and Best Practices
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.
In-Person CE: Management of Cracked Tooth Syndrome: from Diagnosis to Treatment & Modern Bioactive Restorations with Dr. Todd Snyder
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:
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Identifying causes and diagnostic tools - how do we properly diagnose cracked teeth
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Developing a systematic criteria for categorizing cracked teeth
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Save VS Extract
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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 Meeting Installation, Holiday Social
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