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SUMMARY:Dental STEM Visa Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:Paths to practicing dentistry in the U.S. are complex. Let’s talk about it. \n\n\n\nCDA has long advocated for equity and access in healthcare—including dentists’ education and growth opportunities. We want to better understand dental students’ experiences with visas and the realities they face in school\, post-graduate residencies and their careers. Personal stories and exploration of the resource gaps can help shine a light on how new paths\, such as extended OPT under STEM\, could help others and what CDA’s role may be.  While there are other visa paths for international dental students and residents\, open dialogues can increase understanding of the difference additional OPT time can make. \n\n\n\nOur upcoming town hall will present an overview of H-1B fees and green card policy in the current federal landscape\, past policy on STEM visa expansion and planned advocacy efforts. Panelists will explore: \n\n\n\n\nPersonal visa stories\n\n\n\nHelpful and needed resources\n\n\n\nAdvocacy opportunities\n\n\n\nThe impact of extended STEM OPT 
URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/dental-stem-visa-townhall/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260721T173000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Workshop: Strategies for Financial Oversight
DESCRIPTION:Financial stewardship requires planning\, accountability and a strategic growth mindset. Current and future local society treasurers\, board members and executive directors are encouraged to join the financial oversight virtual workshop on Tuesday\, July 21\, from 5:30-7 p.m.   \n\n\n\nThe workshop will focus on three pillars of financial leadership:   \n\n\n\n\nDefining Oversight: Distinguishing specific roles and responsibilities to ensure accountability.\n\n\n\nRisk Mitigation: Implementing effective financial controls and robust fraud prevention measures.\n\n\n\nStrategic Growth: Effective forecasting approaches and best practices to support financial resilience and sustainability. 
URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/virtual-workshop-strategies-for-financial-oversight/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:CDA Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260730T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260730T203000
DTSTAMP:20260708T013545
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UID:10001423-1785436200-1785443400@www.cda.org
SUMMARY:What Are You Missing? CBCT Findings That Require Action\, Referral and Follow-Up
DESCRIPTION:Using a series of real clinical cases\, this course explores incidental findings commonly encountered during CBCT interpretation. Participants will learn a practical approach to reviewing the entire scan volume\, identifying findings that may impact patient care\, and determining when additional imaging\, referral\, or follow-up is appropriate.
URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/what-are-you-missing-cbct-findings-that-require-action-referral-and-follow-up/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Affiliate Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260804T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260804T190000
DTSTAMP:20260708T013545
CREATED:20251112T185610Z
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UID:10001143-1785866400-1785870000@www.cda.org
SUMMARY:Beyond Blood Sugar: Type 1 Diabetes and Oral Health Connections
DESCRIPTION:Type 1 diabetes can present unique challenges for dental professionals\, with significant systemic and oral health implications. Explore the autoimmune pathophysiology\, understand how Types 1 and 2 differ in clinical dental presentation and learn from patients’ lived experiences.  \n\n\n\nOur webinar addresses diabetes-related dental emergency preparedness\, risk assessment and response and glycemic management for adult and pediatric patients. See how continuous glucose monitors\, insulin pumps and other tech play critical roles in care.    \n\n\n\nLearn evidence-based best practices for patient communication and preventive strategies that support safe\, effective and comprehensive care.  \n\n\n\nPresented in partnership with California Society of Pediatric Dentistry. \n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes:  \n\n\n\n\nGain a clear understanding of Type 1 diabetes effects on the mouth and body\, key oral health risks and systemic connections. \n\n\n\nLearn real-world strategies to safely treat patients with Type 1 diabetes\, from glycemic management to specific factors for children and teens. \n\n\n\nExplore modern diabetes technologies\, like glucose monitors and insulin pumps\, that support more confident dental care. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSamira Shafaee is a private practice dentist in Irvine with a strong oral-systemic approach to care. She is a graduate of the UCLA School of Dentistry\, a Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine\, and a member of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine. Dr. Shafaee has been an active board member of the Orange County Dental Society\, serving on various committees and contributing to advocacy efforts. She is also the co-founder of the T1D Oral Health Foundation\, a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness of the oral health challenges faced by individuals living with Type 1 diabetes\, an often overlooked condition in dentistry.
URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/beyond-blood-sugar-understanding-type-1-diabetes-in-dental-practice/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Affiliate Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260812T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260812T133000
DTSTAMP:20260708T013545
CREATED:20251112T185532Z
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UID:10001142-1786536000-1786541400@www.cda.org
SUMMARY:Who’s in Charge? Minor Patient Consent and Custody Challenges
DESCRIPTION:When treating minor patients\, setting boundaries with their parents can feel challenging and confusing. Gain insight into complex situations involving consent and custodial permissions. Learn how to clarify the authorized caregiver prior to treatment and comply with key HIPAA regulations to safeguard against unauthorized access to personal health information. \n\n\n\nObjectives: \n\n\n\n\nIdentify and document who is properly authorized to consent to a minor’s treatment.\n\n\n\nIncorporate best practices to identify\, obtain and document informed consent.\n\n\n\nRecognize HIPAA regulations and take essential steps to ensure patient privacy.
URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/treating-minors-divorce-and-custody-challenges-webinar/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Affiliate Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260915T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260915T180000
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UID:10001144-1789491600-1789495200@www.cda.org
SUMMARY:From burnout to balance: Breaking through chronic stress in dentistry
DESCRIPTION:Burnout among dental professionals is a real and increasing concern. The compounded stressors of complex patient care\, insurance and regulatory demands and staffing can take a significant toll on mental health\, making it harder for you and your team to properly take care of yourselves or your patients. \n\n\n\nTo help navigate these challenges\, start by understanding key contributors to stress and burnout in dental practices. Discover practical\, evidence-based strategies to manage stress\, including mindfulness and breathwork. Explore how strong leadership\, clear communication and an upbeat\, productive work environment can positively affect you\, your team and your patients. \n\n\n\nTake away actionable tools to build resilience\, reduce chronic stress and achieve a more balanced and fulfilling professional life. \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\n\n\n\nRecognize the early signs and symptoms of stress and burnout among dental professionals.\n\n\n\nImplement practical strategies\, including mindfulness and communication techniques\, to manage daily stress for clinicians and patients.\n\n\n\nFoster a positive work environment to enhance retention and support long-term well-being and quality patient care.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSheila Yaghmai\, DDS\, MPH\, is a clinical assistant professor at the UCLA School of Dentistry. She serves as a group practice director\, teaching in the treatment planning clinic and overseeing students’ patient management. Driven by her commitment to wellness and informed by her public health background\, Dr. Yaghmai founded the Integrative Mind Body Wellness Initiative (IMBWI). The initiative promotes self-care\, resilience and stress-management skills among UCLA dental students. Dr. Yaghmai currently serves as IMBWI’s director and she’s also an active member of CDA\, the Iranian Dental Association and several other professional organizations and community outreach initiatives. Outside of academia\, Dr. Yaghmai is a strong advocate for physical and mental well-being and is passionate about promoting a healthy work-life balance among students\, colleagues and healthcare peers. \n\n\n\nConnect with Dr. Yaghmai:LinkedIn ProfileUCLA Faculty Profile
URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/wellness-webinar/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Affiliate Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260917T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260917T200000
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UID:10001193-1789668000-1789675200@www.cda.org
SUMMARY:Implant Crowns Are Not Teeth: Rethinking the Biological Connection
DESCRIPTION:Many clinicians approach implant crowns as direct replacements for teeth—but this mindset can lead to esthetic compromises\, biomechanical failures\, and long-term complications. In this compelling two-hour online course\, you’ll learn why implant restorations require a fundamentally different design approach. Dr. Stevenson\, an expert in evidence-based restorative protocols\, will guide you through the critical differences between tooth-borne and implant-supported prostheses\, and how to select the right abutment\, impression technique\, and material for each case. Whether you’re placing single units or restoring full arches\, this course will help you make biologically sound decisions that protect your patient’s investment—and your reputation.Learning Objectives:At the conclusion of this course\, participants will be able to:1. Evaluate how biological and biomechanical differences between teeth and implants influence restorative planning and design.2. Apply clinical decision-making principles to select abutments\, retention methods\, and materials that enhance long-term implant success.3. Design a workflow for implant crown delivery that emphasizes esthetics\, occlusion\, and long-term stability.
URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/implant-crowns-are-not-teeth-rethinking-the-biological-connection/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Affiliate Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260917T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260917T200000
DTSTAMP:20260708T013545
CREATED:20260303T172959Z
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UID:10001338-1789668000-1789675200@www.cda.org
SUMMARY:Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders: Screening\, Red Flags\, and When to Refer
DESCRIPTION:Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders (OMDs) can significantly influence craniofacial development\, orthodontic stability\, airway health\, and overall oral function. Dental professionals are often the first to observe signs of dysfunctional oral habits\, mouth breathing\, low tongue posture\, and atypical swallowing patterns\, yet many clinicians lack a systematic approach to screening and referral. \n\n\n\nThis course will review the etiology and clinical presentation of OMDs and provide practical screening strategies that can be incorporated into routine dental examinations.Participants will learn to identify red flags associated with airway compromise\, sleep-disordered breathing\, malocclusion\, and temporomandibular dysfunction.Guidance will also be provided on interdisciplinary collaboration and appropriate referral pathways.
URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/orofacial-myofunctional-disorders-screening-red-flags-and-when-to-refer/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Affiliate Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261015T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261015T190000
DTSTAMP:20260708T013545
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UID:10001174-1792085400-1792090800@www.cda.org
SUMMARY:Cyber resilience and HIPAA compliance (Part 1 of 2)
DESCRIPTION:Cyberattacks and ransomware continue to threaten healthcare organizations of every size. These incidents can result in the theft of highly sensitive information\, putting your patients at increased risk of identity theft and fraud. Dental practices also suffer the financial impacts of forced appointment rescheduling and delayed claims processing. \n\n\n\nAs these targeted threats increase\, the U.S. Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights is focused on enforcing HIPAA Security Rule compliance. This rule establishes the minimum requirements necessary for the protection of electronic protected health information (PHI). \n\n\n\nDuring the first of our two-part webinar series on cybersecurity\, learn how to stay compliant with the OCR’s requirements and protect your patients’ sensitive health information. \n\n\n\nLearning objectives: \n\n\n\n\nUnderstand how a risk analysis can help you mitigate information system vulnerabilities.\n\n\n\nLearn the necessary actions to strengthen your dental practice’s cyber resilience.\n\n\n\nKnow where to look for HIPAA compliance assistance.\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCheck back soon for more information.
URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/cybersecurity-webinar-part-1/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:CDA Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261020T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261020T200000
DTSTAMP:20260708T013545
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UID:10001194-1792519200-1792526400@www.cda.org
SUMMARY:Demystifying the TMJ: Examination\, Diagnosis and Treatment – a Broad Overview
DESCRIPTION:This webinar explores internal derangement of the articular disk within the temporomandibular joint AND dysfunction in the muscles that surround and support the mandible\, as well as how these issues can (and often do) overlap. This webinar also reviews the anatomy of the joint and discuss how the various anatomical structures contribute to specific symptoms such as ear pain\, pain behind the eye\, headaches\, jaw pain\, neck pain\, popping/clicking and catching or actual locking of the joint. Diagnosis is broken down into a Specific treatment of these various symptoms are also reviewed as well as which patients experience this most commonly and why. Relation of TMJ disorders/TMD to tongue tie\, 4 bicuspid extraction/retraction orthodontia\, and sleep apnea will also be discussed.Objectives:1. Know which questions to ask and which signs/symptoms to look for to be able to discriminate between muscles and joint pathologies.2. Understand how to diagnose TMJ/TMD correctly.3. Understand what’s happening in the muscles/joints to cause specific symptoms4. Understand connection of TMJ disorders to sleep apnea\, bite\, and tongue tieKnow which cases to treat and which to refer
URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/demystifying-the-tmj-examination-diagnosis-and-treatment-a-broad-overview/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Affiliate Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261020T183000
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UID:10001192-1792521000-1792528200@www.cda.org
SUMMARY:One Way\, But Not The Only Way\, To Make A Night Guard
DESCRIPTION:Pending
URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/one-way-but-not-the-only-way-to-make-a-night-guard/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Affiliate Virtual Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Alameda County Dental Society":MAILTO:acds@alamedacds.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261022T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261022T235959
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UID:10001175-1792627200-1792713599@www.cda.org
SUMMARY:Cybersecurity in the Age of AI: Strategies for Dental Practices
DESCRIPTION:Check back soon for more information. \n\n\n\nTechnology that leverages artificial intelligence can potentially assist dentists with diagnoses\, treatment planning and front-office operations. Understanding the associated cybersecurity risks is essential to protecting patient data and ensuring critical HIPAA compliance. Explore current and emerging trends in AI integration plus how to implement best practices and the actionable strategies needed to keep your practice secure. \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives: \n\n\n\n\nUnderstand the impact of AI on practice operations and patient care.\n\n\n\nIdentify key cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive patient data.\n\n\n\nLearn about compliance requirements and risk management strategies.
URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/cybersecurity-webinar-part-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:CDA Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261113T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261113T183000
DTSTAMP:20260708T013545
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T175059Z
UID:10001341-1794569400-1794594600@www.cda.org
SUMMARY:"Done in a Day" [CDPA\, IC\, Cal OSHA]
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URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/done-in-a-day-cdpa-ic-cal-osha/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Affiliate Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261118T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261118T130000
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UID:10001146-1795003200-1795006800@www.cda.org
SUMMARY:Workers’ Compensation: Answers to the Top FAQ from Dental Practices
DESCRIPTION:Check back soon for more information. \n\n\n\nUnsure how workers’ compensation insurance\, regulations and requirements apply in your practice? Our in-depth panel discussion is designed to support California dental practice owners. Get answers to frequently asked questions about common workers’ comp scenarios\, insights to mitigate workplace risks and strategies for responding promptly to employee injuries. Learn how to effectively navigate claim complexities while complying with mandatory federal and state regulations. \n\n\n\nObjectives: \n\n\n\n\nEnsure compliance as an employer by understanding the required postings and statutory regulations.\n\n\n\nRespond to work-related injuries with required documentation and within mandatory reporting timelines.\n\n\n\nLearn essential workplace safety protocols to foster a safe work environment and maintain compliance.
URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/faq-workers-compensation-webinar/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Affiliate Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261202T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261202T235959
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CREATED:20251112T185751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T190540Z
UID:10001145-1796169600-1796255999@www.cda.org
SUMMARY:Dental Benefits webinar
DESCRIPTION:Check back soon for more information.
URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/dental-benefits-webinar-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:CDA Virtual Event
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