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SUMMARY:Opioid or Nope-ioid? Responsibilities of Prescribing Schedule II Opioid (2 CEU)
DESCRIPTION:OPIOID OR NOPE-IOID? RESPONSIBILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF PRESCRIBING SCHEDULE II OPIOID DRUGS (2 CEUs)\nAmy Wood\, Copper Penny Consulting\, LLC\nPain management in dentistry is not just about filling cavities – it’s about ensuring patient comfort and safety. In this class\, doctors will gain the skills to identify various pain management options and regulatory requirements for opioids. They will also learn to recognize signs of substance use disorders in patients and\ndevelop strategies to manage vulnerable situations. Join us and become a confident\, compassionate provider of dental pain management!\nLearning Objectives:\nIdentify different types of pain management in dentistry\nKnow the regulatory requirements for prescribers and dispeners of opioids\nIdentify signs of substance use disorder in patients and learn ways to manage those vulnerable situations
URL:https://ncdsonline.org/event/opioid-or-nope-ioid-responsibilities-of-prescribing-schedule-ii-opioid/
LOCATION:ZOOM Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241004T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241004T120000
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SUMMARY:Nutrition\, Dietary Supplements and Their Relationship to Oral Health - Dr. Tieraona Low Dog (3 CEUs)
DESCRIPTION:Nutrition\, Dietary Supplements and Their Relationship to Oral Health – Dr. Tieraona Low Dog (3 CEUs)\nTieraona Low Dog\, MD is an internationally recognized physician\, educator\, author\, and expert in Integrative medicine\, dietary supplements\, herbal medicine\, and women’s health. Dr. Low Dog has written four books published by National Geographic. She is a co-founding member of the American Board of Integrative Medicine\, and has received many meritorious awards from academia\, public health\, and the natural products industry\, including Time Magazine’s Innovator of the Year in Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Dr. Low Dog served 25 years as chair of dietary supplement panels at the US Pharmacopeia\, published 50+ peer-reviewed articles\, spoken at over 600 conferences.She has also been trained in midwifery\, massage therapy\, herbal medicine\, is a guiding teacher at the New York Zen Center\, and holds a 3rd degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do. \nNutrition\, Dietary Supplements and Their Relationship to Oral Health –\nDescription: A growing body of evidence now shows the direct link between nutrition\, dietary supplements and oral health. However\, many dental professionals feel inadequately prepared to effectively counsel patients on healthy eating and using supplements to fill nutrient gaps. This discussion is for all members of the health-care team to become familiar with the evidence of safety and benefit for commonly used dietary supplements to enhance patient outcomes and reduce risk of adverse events associated with dental procedures. Learn the cutting-edge science behind the recommendations.This highly informative and evidence-based lecture will explore how macronutrients\, micronutrients\, glycemic load\, intermittent fasting\, and dietary patterns impact oral health\, periodontal disease\, and overall health.
URL:https://ncdsonline.org/event/nutrition-dietary-supplements-and-their-relationship-to-oral-health-dr-tieraona-low-dog-3-ceus/
LOCATION:ZOOM Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Northern California Dental Society":MAILTO:ncdsociety@outlook.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241011T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241011T150000
DTSTAMP:20240924T174831Z
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SUMMARY:Responsible Dentistry- Advanced Adhesion Techniques & Material Supporting Protocols that Minimize the Removal of Healthy Tissue/ Max Marginal Seal (6 CEUs)
DESCRIPTION:Troy Schmedding\, DDS – Responsible Dentistry- Advanced Adhesion Techniques & Material Supporting Protocols that Minimize the Removal of Healthy Tissue/ Max Marginal Seal (6 CEUs)\nDr. Troy Schmedding is a 1993 honors graduate of the Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco\, California. Troy maintains a private practice in Walnut Creek\, CA focusing on aesthetic and functional dentistry. Dr. Schmedding was a Course Director at the University of the Pacific and has published numerous articles on the topics of restorative materials and protocol driven Dentistry. An Accredited member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry\, he lectures both nationally and internationally on Aesthetic\, Restorative and Adhesive Dentistry. Dr. Schmedding shares his knowledge with numerous dental manufacturers helping to stimulate new product development for our profession.\nResponsible Dentistry – (6 CEUs)\nEffective implementation of Minimally Invasive protocols requires we customize design preparation based on tissue integrity. This course will present advanced adhesion techniques and materials\, supported by key research\, that support protocols that minimize the removal of healthy tissue and maximize marginal seal. Protocols you will implement on Monday. Simply “Responsible Dentistry”.\nObjectives:\nPreparation Design 1. Immediate Dentin Seal 2. Marginal Elevation 3. Predictable Temporization for Minimally Invasive Preparations.
URL:https://ncdsonline.org/event/responsible-dentistry-advanced-adhesion-techniques-material-supporting-protocols-that-minimize-the-removal-of-healthy-tissue-max-marginal-seal-6-ceus/
LOCATION:Enloe Conference Center\, 1528 Esplanade\, Chico\, CA\, 95926
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241115T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241115T150000
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SUMMARY:The Ties That Bind - Loeta Robles\, DDS & Brooke Edgar\, RDH & Every Smile Tells a Story - Mike Nelson\, DDS (6 CEUs)
DESCRIPTION:The Ties That Bind – Loeta Robles\, DDS & Brooke Edgar\, RDH\nThis course will give an overview of the effects of tethered oral tissues from birth to adulthood. We will present strong evidence supporting treatment of tongue-tie and lip-tie as it relates to breastfeeding\, speech\, and dental issues. The nature of tongue-tie is controversial due to not having an accurate ability on how to assess\, how to diagnose it\, how it relates to common problems like nursing difficulties\, speech issues\, TMD\, enlarged tonsils\, sleep disorders\, nasal breathing\, swallowing dysfunction\, and how to\ntreat it. We will discuss the benefits of a collaborative approach to treatment in tethered oral tissues\, define a myofunctional therapist and their goals.\nObjectives:\n1. Discuss current methods of assessment\, diagnosis\, and treatment of tethered oral tissue.\n2. The importance of the role of an IBCLC\, bodywork therapy\, and other adjunctive therapies in a comprehensive approach to treatment.\n3. Consequences of untreated tethered oral tissue.\n4. Review of cases from infancy into adulthood.\n5. The role of a myofunctional therapist and goals of myofunctional therapy.\nEvery Smile Tells a Story – Mike Nelson\, DDS
URL:https://ncdsonline.org/event/the-ties-that-bind-loeta-robles-dds-brooke-edgar-rdh-every-smile-tells-a-story-mike-nelson-dds-6-ceus/
LOCATION:Gaia Hotel & Spa\, 4125 Riverside Place\, Anderson\, CA\, 96007\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260226T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260226T200000
DTSTAMP:20260127T210621Z
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SUMMARY:Requirements and Responsibilities for Prescribing Schedule II Opioids with Joyce Weeks B.S.\, M.Sc.(Virtual Live 2 CEU)
DESCRIPTION:  \nSEMINAR SYNOPSIS:  \n-This course satisfies the 2 CE unit requirement made effective by the Dental Board of California for license renewal effective January 1\, 2023. \nCourse Description: \nThis 2-hour CE course delivers clear\, evidence-based guidance on California’s opioid prescribing requirements. Learn the essential steps for evaluating patients\, documenting clinical need\, preventing misuse\, and meeting strict state and federal regulations – with practical workflows tailored specifically to dental settings.   \n  \nCourse Objectives: \n\nUnderstand California’s legal requirements for prescribing Schedule II opioids\, including CURES checks and e-prescribing.\nEvaluate pain\, patient history\, and risk factors to determine when opioid use is clinically appropriate.\nApply evidence-based alternatives and safe-dose strategies for dental pain management.\nObtain and document informed consent—especially for minors and high-risk patients.\nIdentify signs of opioid misuse and know when to refer or adjust the treatment plan.\nImplement practical documentation and workflow tools to stay compliant and protect their license.\n\n  \nSpeaker Bio: \nJoyce Weeks\, B.S.\, M.Sc. is a leading California dental compliance expert and professional speaker with over a decade of experience in OSHA\, infection control\, and regulatory education. As Owner of Dental Ed\, Inc.\, she helps dental practices navigate complex regulations with clarity and confidence. Holding a Master’s degree in Immunology and Global Health\, Joyce brings a science-based\, practical approach to opioid stewardship\, patient safety\, and risk reduction in dentistry.   \n \nPurchase Your Tickets Here!
URL:https://ncdsonline.org/event/requirements-and-responsibilities-for-prescribing-schedule-ii-opioids-with-joyce-weeks-b-s-m-sc/
LOCATION:ZOOM Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260227T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260227T150000
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SUMMARY:Dennis Mihalka\, DDS- Ozone in Dentistry: From Foundations to Everyday Clinical Applications(6CEU)
DESCRIPTION:Ozone in Dentistry: From Foundations to Everyday Clinical Applications \nThis comprehensive\, team-focused seminar provides a thorough introduction to ozone therapy\, beginning with its scientific foundations and historical use in water purification and medical treatment for over 100 years. While ozone has a long-established role in medicine\, its application in dentistry has gained significant momentum over the past two decades\, particularly following the publication of Ozone: The Revolution in Dentistry by Dr. Edward Lynch. \nThe course emphasizes practical\, evidence-informed concepts that dental offices can adopt immediately. Attendees will gain a clear understanding of what ozone is\, how it works biologically\, and why it is increasingly recognized for its antimicrobial\, anti-inflammatory\, and biocompatible properties. \nClinical applications will be covered in depth\, including: \n\nDental unit water line treatment with ozone\, achieving near-complete microbial control\nManagement of dentinal hypersensitivity\nTreatment of incipient and deep carious lesions\nPeriodontal therapy applications\nEndodontic disinfection support\nCrown and bridge procedures\nImplant dentistry\nOral surgery and wound healing support\n\nThe seminar will also address ozone delivery systems\, including the impact of materials\, system design\, and proper implementation to ensure safety and efficacy. Case examples will be used to illustrate real-world clinical outcomes. \n  \nIf time permits\, the course will conclude with an introductory overview of non-invasive ozone applications in medicine\, highlighting its use in managing a range of significant medical challenges. This portion is designed to broaden understanding while maintaining a clear focus on dentistry. \nThis seminar is designed for the entire dental team and provides actionable knowledge that enhances patient care\, supports prevention-focused practice models\, and positions offices at the forefront of modern dental therapy. \n \nPurchase Your Tickets Here!
URL:https://ncdsonline.org/event/dennis-mihalka-dds-ozone-in-dentistry-from-foundations-to-everyday-clinical-applications/
LOCATION:Rolling Hills Casino and Event Center\, 2655 Everett Freeman Way\, Corning\, CA\, 96021\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260313T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260313T150000
DTSTAMP:20260129T191837Z
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SUMMARY:Dispelling the “CSI Effect” Myth\, An Overview of Contemporary Forensic Dentistry
DESCRIPTION:Synopsis: Because of the current popularity of forensic faire in television\, the general public is getting a skewed view of the true nature of forensic investigation. This issue is commonly known as the “CSI effect”. In this seminar\, Dr. Cardoza will dispel this myth as it relates to forensic odontology. Topics will include forensic dental identification of decedents of varying postmortem states including: skeletal\, fragmented\, decomposed\, burned remains and pattern injuries as they relate to bite mark investigation not only in human bites but animal bites as well. \nObjectives: \n\nLearn the varied roles of forensic dentists.\nUnderstand the forensic value of dental records.\nRecognize how to cooperate with the legal system.\n\nUnderstand forensic dental identification with the use of radiographs as well as by other means. Understand the various roles forensic dentists participate in with assisting law enforcement and death investigation agencies. \nUnderstand how dental records in your practice could be used in a forensic dental investigation. \nDentistry’s Role in the Mass Disaster Scenario/Child Abuse and Intimate Partner Violence Recognition \nIn this lecture\, Dr. Cardoza will discuss the evolution of mass disaster management from the perspective of forensic dentistry. Learn how forensic dentists have participated in events such as commercial airline crashes\, tsunamis\, hurricanes\, and wildfires. See how the postmortem record collection has evolved from analog to digital along with the integration of dental postmortem software programs. Also\, as dental health care professionals\, you are mandated by law to report patients you suspect have signs or symptoms of physical abuse. These patients may be children\, adults\, or the elderly. The law assumes that you have had training on recognition of signs of abuse and if you have not\, the law requires you to become educated on the subject. This course will also familiarize you with what those signs may be as well as discuss what your reporting duties are and how to properly file a report if you do indeed suspect abuse on a patient. \nObjectives: \n\nRecognize the use of dental records in a mass disaster.\nUnderstand the role of the forensic dentist in a mass fatality.\nRecognize signs and symptoms of physical abuse.\nUnderstand what your reporting duties are for a physically abused patient.\n\nUnderstand the role that your dental record may play in the identification of a victim of a mass disaster. \nBe able to recognize the signs and symptoms of physical abuse especially in the head and neck area. \nBecome familiarized with your reporting duties as a mandated reporter and how to properly file a report if you do indeed suspect abuse on a patient. \nPurchase Your Tickets Here!
URL:https://ncdsonline.org/event/dispelling-the-csi-effect-myth-an-overview-of-contemporary-forensic-dentistry/
LOCATION:Rolling Hills Casino and Event Center\, 2655 Everett Freeman Way\, Corning\, CA\, 96021\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Northern California Dental Society":MAILTO:ncdsociety@outlook.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260424T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260424T153000
DTSTAMP:20260113T185109Z
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SUMMARY:Leslie Canham - OSHA\, Infection Control & CDPA - Required Course (Live Virtual Course 6 CEU)
DESCRIPTION:OSHA/Blood-Borne Pathogen Standards – 2-Hour Program\nQualifies for C.E. Credit – Core Course\nTopics covered will include:• Cal-DOSH BBP Standard\n• DHS Medical Waste Management\n• CDC/ADA Recommendations\nInfection Control – Mandatory course for license renewal – 2-Hour Program\nQualifies for C.E. Credit – Core Course\nTopics covered will include:\n• Dental Board IC Regulations (DPA Section 1005)\nCalifornia Dental Practice Act — CDPA California Dental Practice Act\nMandatory course for license renewal – 2-Hour Program\nQualifies for C.E. Credit – Core Course • Meets state requirements for California Dental Practice Act C.E.\nTopics covered will include:\n• Highlights and Updates of the Dental Practice Act\n• Scope of Practice for Dentists and Allied Dental Health Personnel\n• License Renewal Requirements\, Continuing Education\, Laws Governing Citations & Fines\n• Laws Pertaining to Prescriptions\n• Dental Record Keeping\n• Acts in Violation of the Dental Practice Act\, Including Unprofessional Conduct \nPurchase Ticket Here
URL:https://ncdsonline.org/event/leslie-canham-osha-infection-control-cdpa-required-course-live-virtual-course-6-ceu-2/
LOCATION:ZOOM Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Northern California Dental Society":MAILTO:ncdsociety@outlook.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260918T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260918T160000
DTSTAMP:20260813T225702Z
CREATED:20260803T194857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T225702Z
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SUMMARY:Recognition and Management of Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office with Tom Lenhart\, DDS (6 CEU)
DESCRIPTION:Recognition and Management of Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office \nMedical emergencies\, though infrequent\, can occur at any time in the dental setting. This comprehensive lecture-based course will provide dental professionals with essential knowledge\, skills and practical strategies to effectively recognize\, respond and manage a variety of common medical emergencies to ensure patient safety. \nCourse Objectives: \n\nImplement strategies to prevent medical emergencies through thorough medical history review and patient assessment.\nGain familiarity with essential emergency equipment and medications.\nFormulating an emergency plan.\nUtilization of emergency training.\nEffectively utilize emergency equipment and medications typically found in office emergency kits.\nImplement Team approach and effective communication.\nUnderstand the need for MOCK Drills and Simulation.\nRecognize early warning signs and symptoms of medical emergencies commonly seen in dental practices.\nEstablish and implement standardized emergency response protocols tailored to the dental office environment.\nRecognize and Manage the most common medical emergencies that occur in the dental setting.\n\n  \nPurchase Your Tickets Here! \n 
URL:https://ncdsonline.org/event/recognition-and-management-of-medical-emergencies-in-the-dental-office-with-tom-lenhart-dds/
LOCATION:Sheraton at the Sundial Bridge\, 820 Sundial Bridge Dr.\, Redding\, CA\, 96001\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Northern California Dental Society":MAILTO:ncdsociety@outlook.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261009T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261009T160000
DTSTAMP:20260813T225643Z
CREATED:20260803T214351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T225643Z
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SUMMARY:Beyond Parkinson's: Practical Strategies for Treating Patients with Neurological\, Sensory and Anxiety-Related Challenges (6 CEU)
DESCRIPTION:Providing quality dental care for patients with neurological disorders\, developmental disabilities\, sensory sensitivities\, and anxiety can be one of the most rewarding—and challenging—aspects of clinical practice. This comprehensive continuing education program brings together the expertise of a neurologist and an experienced practicing dentist to provide attendees with both the medical foundation and practical clinical strategies needed to confidently care for these unique patient populations. \nDr. Jon Snider will begin the program with an in-depth overview of Parkinson’s disease\, including its underlying pathophysiology\, movement and non-movement symptoms\, and the oral health implications dental professionals encounter in practice. He will discuss how neurological changes affect dental treatment planning and patient management while providing a greater understanding of this progressive disease. \nBuilding on this medical foundation\, Dr. Jacob Dent will present practical\, real-world techniques for treating patients with Parkinson’s disease\, autism spectrum disorder\, sensory processing challenges\, intellectual and developmental disabilities\, and dental anxiety. Through engaging case examples and immediately applicable clinical strategies\, attendees will learn how to better understand patient behaviors\, reduce barriers to care\, and create positive treatment experiences for patients with special healthcare needs. \nTogether\, these presentations provide a unique opportunity to bridge medical knowledge with clinical application\, giving the entire dental team greater confidence in treating patients with neurological\, sensory\, and anxiety-related challenges. \nCourse Objectives\nUpon completion of this course\, participants will be able to: \n\nDescribe the pathophysiology and progression of Parkinson’s disease.\nRecognize the movement and non-movement manifestations of Parkinson’s disease and their impact on oral health.\nIdentify common oral and dental complications associated with Parkinson’s disease and implement appropriate management strategies.\nDefine a variety of special healthcare needs and recognize their common characteristics.\nUnderstand the behaviors\, communication styles\, and dental considerations associated with developmental disabilities\, sensory disorders\, and anxiety-related conditions.\nSelect appropriate treatment approaches based on each patient’s individual abilities\, medical condition\, and level of support needs.\nApply practical techniques to improve patient cooperation\, reduce anxiety\, and enhance the delivery of compassionate\, patient-centered dental care.\nIncrease confidence in treating patients with neurological\, sensory\, and special healthcare needs in the general dental practice.Purchase Your Tickets Here!
URL:https://ncdsonline.org/event/beyond-parkinsons-practical-strategies-for-treating-patients-with-neurological-sensory-and-anxiety-related-challenges/
LOCATION:Enloe Conference Center\, 1528 Esplanade\, Chico\, CA\, 95926
ORGANIZER;CN="Northern California Dental Society":MAILTO:ncdsociety@outlook.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261015T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261015T200000
DTSTAMP:20260813T225625Z
CREATED:20260813T225227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T225625Z
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SUMMARY:WEED WILL…WEED WILL…ROCK YOU! The Fall and Rise of Cannabis\, Cannabinoids and Terpenes and Their Dental Considerations (2 CEU)
DESCRIPTION:2 CE Units \nWEED WILL…WEED WILL…ROCK YOU! \nThe Fall and Rise of Cannabis\, Cannabinoids and Terpenes and Their Dental Considerations \n  \nHow Much Do We Know About Cannabis? \n  \nThe DEA considers cannabis to have no accepted medical use. Therefore\, it is illegal to possess. Yet almost every state has enacted legislation aimed at legalizing or decriminalizing cannabis for medical or recreational use. Despite this rise in social and legal acceptance\, public health concerns regarding the use of cannabis remain\, especially among dental professionals since the major routes of administration of cannabis involves the oral cavity. \n  \nThis program will introduce dental professionals to the pharmacology of cannabis\, including its various dosage forms\, routes of administration and adverse reactions. Special emphasis will be placed on the effects of cannabis use on oral health and dental treatment\, as well as the proposed use of cannabis in dentistry for the management of patient anxiety and odontogenic pain. \n  \nLearning Objectives: \n\nDiscuss the history and various types of cannabis\, as well as its current legal status\nDescribe the pharmacology of cannabis\, including its mechanism of action\, routes of administration\, available formulations and proposed uses in dentistry\nExplain the clinical considerations of cannabis use\, including adverse reactions\, drug interactions\, contraindications and effects on major organ systems\nExplore the dental considerations of cannabis\, including potential treatment modifications\, and strategies for patient care planning\n\n  \nBio: \nWith over 30 years of experience as a board-certified pharmacist\, clinical educator\, professional speaker and published author\, Tom Viola\, R.Ph.\, C.C.P. has earned his national and international reputation as the go-to specialist for making pharmacology practical and useful for all members of the dental team. \n  \nAs the founder of Pharmacology Declassified\, Tom provides valuable insight into the complex interplay between pharmacology and physiology so that clinicians may be knowledgeable about the dental considerations of general medicine and the medical considerations of general dentistry. \n  \nAs an educator\, Tom is a member of the faculty of over 10 dental professional degree programs and has received several awards for outstanding teacher of the year. \n  \nAs an author\, Tom is well known for his contributions to several professional journals and pharmacology textbooks and currently serves as a consultant to the American Dental Association’s Council on Scientific Affairs. \n  \nAs a speaker\, Tom has been recognized by many industry organizations and associations as a leader in continuing dental education and has presented over 1000 informative and engaging seminars and webinars to dental professionals since 2001. \nPurchase Your Tickets Here!
URL:https://ncdsonline.org/event/weed-willweed-willrock-you-the-fall-and-rise-of-cannabis-cannabinoids-and-terpenes-and-their-dental-considerations/
LOCATION:ZOOM Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Northern California Dental Society":MAILTO:ncdsociety@outlook.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261106T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261106T160000
DTSTAMP:20260813T225603Z
CREATED:20260804T225815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T225603Z
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SUMMARY:'SOUND' BITES  Quick\, Simple Solutions for Achieving Healthy\, Functional Occlusions (6 CEU)
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Lea graduated from UBC Dental School in 1980. He has been a solo\, general\npractitioner on Salt Spring Island for over 40 years. For most of that time\, he also treated\npatients requiring complex orthopedic and fixed orthodontics. He has been diagnosing and\ntreating occlusal problems\, joint pain\, reduced function\, and general bite imbalances for\nwell over 20 years.\nHe has spoken on this topic at Chicago’s Midwinter Clinic\, New York’s GNYDM\,\nFlorida’s Dental Conference in Orlando\, several times at Vancouver’s PDC and at several\nother dental meetings in Vancouver\, Boston and Vancouver Island.\nHe is keenly aware of the well-known and highly-regarded individuals who speak on this\naspect of dentistry\, but has found that their procedures and beliefs have not given him and\nhis patients the affordable\, consistent\, stable results that he was hoping for.\nInitially\, in his practice\, he referred patients with ‘TMJ’ to Dr. David Bowler\, in Sidney\,\nBC. Dr. Bowler studied myofascial pain and dysfunction under Dr. Janet Travell. Dr.\nBowler introduced to him\, in fits and starts\, some of his ideas\, diagnostic concepts and\ntreatments that he had found to be very helpful in relieving patients of their occlusal\nproblems and establishing stable\, comfortable bites.\nUnfortunately\, Dr. Bowler passed away before Dr. Lea could understand his complete\ndiagnostic approach and treatment system. It took Dr. Lea several years to work out a\nsimple\, easily-applied\, affordable yet still economically practical and effective way to\nintegrate what he had begun to learn from Dr. Bowler that he could now apply to his own\npatients suffering from occlusal problems that often led to uncomfortable\, even painful\,\njoint symptoms.\nDr. Lea is now very confident with the protocol that he has developed for the diagnosis\nand treatment of occlusal problems and for relieving patients of discomfort and reduced\njaw function. He is very excited to share it with you now. \n  \n‘SOUND’ BITES: FUNCTIONAL OCCLUSION\nEstablishing Functional Occlusion to Promote and Sustain Healthy ‘Bites’ and TMJoints\n-You will learn that the knowledge that determines the following approach is real! It’s predictive!!\nIf we act from knowledge\, our outcomes will always be predictable\, consistent and successful\n-You will learn that there are only 2 functions that matter for occlusion.\n1) swallowing–we should check habitual closure (HC)\n2) chewing–we should check lateral excursions\n-You will learn the 3 criteria for establishing healthy\, functional occlusion for your restorations in HC.\n1) cusp/fossa\, cusp/marginal ridge point contacts establishing exclusively vertical loading\n2) no premature contacts\, no lateral interferences\, that is: nothing in the vertical or horizontal\nplanes that will create an imbalance\n3) specific vertical support through the muscle pull–that is\, ideally\, the palatal cusps of the\nupper 1st molars contact into the long axis–the fossas–of the lower 1st molars\n-You will learn why thin marking materials\, hard acrylic splints and computer sensors will not always\ngive you reliable\, accurate occlusal information for patients with occlusal dysfunction or parafunction.\nImportant principle: If there is any inadequate support\, any imbalance or interference in the\ndentition\, there will often be unconscious compensating or protective muscle activity that will\nshift the bite into a parafunctional or dysfunctional position that does not reflect a healthy\,\ncomfortable\, functional joint position. This position is the least uncomfortable position that the\npatient can unconsciously find but this protected\, compensated\, least uncomfortable position\ncan create destructive forces and even act as a ‘trigger’ for night-time clenching or grinding.\nImportant principle: the underlying\, fundamental etiology for parafunction is almost always a\nmalocclusion–not “stress”. Stress can exacerbate or even initiate short-term parafunction but\nthe real etiology is almost always a malocclusion. This goes against the conventional view but\nit is absolutely true and if ignored will keep dentistry from ever getting a handle on occlusion\n-You will learn of the 3 specific areas affected by the unhealthy\, destructive forces generated by dental\nmalocclusions/occlusal dysfunction that can create such varied\, disconnected and confusing symptoms\n1) teeth: sensitivity to temperatures\, brushing\, chewing; fractures\, wear\, open contacts\, mobility\n2) attachment tissues: promotes or exacerbates periodontal disease\, promotes gingival recession\n3) muscles of the head\, neck and joints (that may also create symptoms in the joints): tension in\nhead\, face and neck; headaches\, tinnitus; and even very sore\, painful muscles or joints\n-You will learn how to use a short questionnaire to identify parafunctional and dysfunctional patients so\nthat you might avoid treatment failures or aggravating a pre-existing situation that you’ll be blamed for.\n-You will learn how to use a quick\, 3-minute\, 3-step\, dynamic\, 3-dimensional diagnostic approach to\nreliably and accurately diagnose occlusal dysfunction and/or helpfully confirm healthy function.\n1) index finger palpation of the patients’ upper front teeth\n2) assessment with special base-plate wax\n3) assessment with special marking paper and silk\nImportant principle: the assessment must be done 3-dimensionally and dynamically–\ndiagnosing with the conventional static or 2-dimensional approach doesn’t always work!\nyou will usually just end up recording / marking the compensated\, parafunctional bite position\nVery Important principle: the wax and thick paper obscure the malocclusions so that the\npatient’s proprioception is changed–you get a truer joint hinge axis because now the muscles\ndon’t have to protect or compensate\, this gives you the bite that you need to treat or restore to\n-You will learn the 2 “keys” to occlusion that will remove the uncertainty and confusion in locating the\ntrue\, fundamental occlusal issues.\n1) DON’T CHASE SYMPTOMS!! The symptoms are almost always secondary symptoms!\nThey are the result of the patient unconsciously shifting off of the primary malocclusion.\nImportant principle: if you chase symptoms\, you will be playing endless ‘Whack a Mole’ with\nthe patient’s malocclusion and dentition\, and usually without ever resolving the problem\nDON’T CHASE OR FOCUS ON SYMPTOMS\, FOCUS ON MALOCCLUSIONS!!\n2) I can’t–and neither can you–consistently\, actively\, directly “deprogram” over-active muscles!\nImportant principle: the muscles have to be calmed passively\, indirectly by removing causes!!\nAgain\, this goes against the conventional view but clinically\, it’s always predictably true\n-You will learn what are the only 3 dental malocclusions.\n1) lack of specific vertical support against the muscle pull in the area of the 1st molar\n2) premature contacts anywhere creating imbalances in the vertical plane\n3) unwanted forces in the horizontal plane that create imbalances or dysfunction in habitual\nclosure (HC) or chewing\n-You will learn that focusing on the joints is usually not very helpful\nImportant principle: jaw joints don’t like to be pushed\, pulled or twisted–if they are\, then very\noften\, the muscles around the joints have to over-actively compensate or protect against these\nunhealthy forces. Any clicking\, popping\, locking\, restricted or uneven opening of the jaw are\nusually just symptoms of over-active\, protective muscles trying to cope with a malocclusion\n-You will learn how to screen parafunctional patients or patients with joint symptoms so that you\nidentify occlusal dysfunction as the correct etiology as opposed to patients with TMD.\nAssessment using a specific\, lower\, soft\, dynamic\, 3-dimensional diagnostic splint is often\nhelpful\, and even mandatory when there are joint symptoms\nImportant principle: this diagnostic tool will screen out truly TMD situations that I never want\nto treat–it confirms the etiology to be occlusal\, not neurological. It reassures the diagnosis.\n-You will learn a quick\, superficial\, non-invasive\, 4-step treatment sequence to treat occlusal\ndysfunction.\nfirst\, in patient’s habitual\, closed position:\n1) allow for any ‘joint decompensation’ by thoroughly removing any anterior prematurities and\nany lateral- or distal-driving contacts or smears on the slopes\n2) add specific vertical support through the lower 1st molars if required\n3) exclusively vertically-loading ‘point’ contacts confirmed or re-established\nthen\, but only after a functional\, comfortable\, habitual closed position is established\, in lateral shifts:\n4) healthy chewing function confirmed or established\n-You will learn the only 3 criteria for making any adjustments on your restorations or your patients’\ndentitions in a predictable\, safe manner–only remove what you don’t want!\n1) do not remove supportive\, point contacts from the cusp tips\, fossas or marginal ridges–\nespecially\, never remove or fail to provide support for the palatal cusps of upper 1st molars\nthrough the fossas–through the long axis–of the lower 1st molars\n2) reduce all smears from slopes but leave a part of every smear as the appropriate\,verticallyloading point contact to contact and support the opposing tooth\n3) after dealing with the slopes\, reduce any excessive point contacts but only on cusp tips!–\nnever deepen the fossas or reduce marginal ridges–while always retaining the necessary point\ncontact\n-You will learn that 3 points of vertical contact on a posterior tooth will create huge stability for our\nrestorative and orthodontic treatments\nImportant principle: triangles are very stabilizing\n-You will learn that correct canine or group guidance is essential for healthy chewing function.\nImportant principle: when chewing\, the jaw should be guided laterally of course\, but also\nslightly forward\n-You will learn how to easily and accurately find/identify any working and non-working interferences.\n1) working interferences are found on the same side of the dentition that the patient is shifting to\nand are always distal-driving to the mandible–the jaw is directed\, pushed toward the joint\nspace–which is never good\n2) non-working or balancing interferences are found on the opposite side of the dentition that\nthe patient is shifting to and always generate lateral interferences which are also never good–\nthey act like a longer 4th leg on what should be a 3-legged stool (the 3 ‘legs’ being the 2 joints\nand the canine guidance) during chewing\n-You will learn of the potential very negative consequences to your dentistry of not finding/identifying\nand then eliminating these working and non-working interferences.\n-You will learn how focusing on healthy occlusion will make your dentistry more efficient\, easier and\nmore successful and satisfying.\ncopyright 2016 all rights reserved \nPurchase Your Tickets Here!
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LOCATION:Rolling Hills Casino and Event Center\, 2655 Everett Freeman Way\, Corning\, CA\, 96021\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Northern California Dental Society":MAILTO:ncdsociety@outlook.com
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SUMMARY:Leslie Canham - OSHA\, Infection Control & CDPA - Required Course (Live Virtual Course 6 CEU)
DESCRIPTION:OSHA/Blood-Borne Pathogen Standards – 2-Hour Program\nQualifies for C.E. Credit – Core Course\nTopics covered will include:• Cal-DOSH BBP Standard\n• DHS Medical Waste Management\n• CDC/ADA Recommendations\nInfection Control – Mandatory course for license renewal – 2-Hour Program\nQualifies for C.E. Credit – Core Course\nTopics covered will include:\n• Dental Board IC Regulations (DPA Section 1005)\nCalifornia Dental Practice Act — CDPA California Dental Practice Act\nMandatory course for license renewal – 2-Hour Program\nQualifies for C.E. Credit – Core Course • Meets state requirements for California Dental Practice Act C.E.\nTopics covered will include:\n• Highlights and Updates of the Dental Practice Act\n• Scope of Practice for Dentists and Allied Dental Health Personnel\n• License Renewal Requirements\, Continuing Education\, Laws Governing Citations & Fines\n• Laws Pertaining to Prescriptions\n• Dental Record Keeping\n• Acts in Violation of the Dental Practice Act\, Including Unprofessional ConductPurchase Your Tickets Here!
URL:https://ncdsonline.org/event/leslie-canham-osha-infection-control-cdpa-required-course-live-virtual-course-6-ceu-4/
LOCATION:ZOOM Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Northern California Dental Society":MAILTO:ncdsociety@outlook.com
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SUMMARY:The Clinical Practice of Modern Caries Disease Management (6 CEU)
DESCRIPTION:The Clinical Practice of Modern Caries Disease Management  \n  \n  \nDouglas A. Young\, DDS\, EdD\, MBA\, MS \n  \n  \nCourse Description: \nClinical practice today uses scientifically sound evidence-based approaches.  There is a noticeable shift to the caries treatment paradigm by better preventing and managing caries as a disease. \n  \nAlthough this presentation will provide a brief scientific overview of contemporary caries disease management principles\, the key focus will be the clinical implementation of the science including caries risk assessment\, the utilization of chemical treatments for caries disease at the patient level\, and minimally invasive dentistry (MID) at the tooth level. New tools\, such as the ADA Caries Classification System (ADA CCS)\, selective caries removal\, and chemical approaches like silver diamine fluoride (SDF) and glass ionomer cement (GIC)\, will be explored in detail. Additionally\, practical clinical cases will be presented to illustrate these concepts effectively. \n  \nThe presentation provides an excellent update relevant to clinical applications for the dentist\, dental therapist\, hygienist\, assistant\, and front office. \n  \nEducational Objectives: \nYou will be able to: \n\nPerform a caries risk assessment and present science-based treatment options\nClassify caries lesions using the ADA CCS\nUse operative treatment only when necessary\, using selective caries removal\, GIC\, and SDF to treat chemically at the tooth level                      Purchase Your Tickets Here!\n\n 
URL:https://ncdsonline.org/event/the-clinical-practice-of-modern-caries-disease-management/
LOCATION:Red Lion Hotel\, 1830 Hilltop Drive\, Redding\, CA\, 96002\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Northern California Dental Society":MAILTO:ncdsociety@outlook.com
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SUMMARY:Leslie Canham - OSHA\, Infection Control & CDPA - Required Course (Live Virtual Course 6 CEU)
DESCRIPTION:OSHA/Blood-Borne Pathogen Standards – 2-Hour Program\nQualifies for C.E. Credit – Core Course\nTopics covered will include:• Cal-DOSH BBP Standard\n• DHS Medical Waste Management\n• CDC/ADA Recommendations\nInfection Control – Mandatory course for license renewal – 2-Hour Program\nQualifies for C.E. Credit – Core Course\nTopics covered will include:\n• Dental Board IC Regulations (DPA Section 1005)\nCalifornia Dental Practice Act — CDPA California Dental Practice Act\nMandatory course for license renewal – 2-Hour Program\nQualifies for C.E. Credit – Core Course • Meets state requirements for California Dental Practice Act C.E.\nTopics covered will include:\n• Highlights and Updates of the Dental Practice Act\n• Scope of Practice for Dentists and Allied Dental Health Personnel\n• License Renewal Requirements\, Continuing Education\, Laws Governing Citations & Fines\n• Laws Pertaining to Prescriptions\n• Dental Record Keeping\n• Acts in Violation of the Dental Practice Act\, Including Unprofessional ConductPurchase Your Tickets Here!
URL:https://ncdsonline.org/event/leslie-canham-osha-infection-control-cdpa-required-course-live-virtual-course-6-ceu-3/
LOCATION:ZOOM Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Northern California Dental Society":MAILTO:ncdsociety@outlook.com
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