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SUMMARY:GM – Oral Appliances for the Management of Obstructive Sleep Apn
 ea
DTSTART:20260909T004500Z
DTEND:20260909T040000Z
DTSTAMP:20260812T001926Z
UID:7213-1788889500-1788901200@www.sdds.org
CATEGORIES:education
DESCRIPTION:Oral Appliances for the Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea 
 (In-person course)\n3 CEU\, Core • Member Price: $89 early (ends 8/25)\n
 Registration cost details: $89 early (ends 8/25) / $99 regular (ends 9/6) 
 / $109 late (begins 9/7) \nSleep Breathing Disorders have rapidly become r
 ecognized as a possible etiology to many serious medical conditions includ
 ing Diabetes\, Cardiovascular disease\, psychiatric disorders\, Cognitive 
 impairment\, and Chronic Pain Conditions. Dentists can play an important r
 ole in the management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea.   \nThis Presentation wi
 ll cover: \n\nA brief overview of OSA\nSigns and Symptoms of OSA\nAvailabl
 e treatment/Management modalities\nOral Devices for OSA: Indications and L
 imitations\nVarious available types of devices\nFeatures of a well made de
 vice\nComplications associated with oral devices\nInsurance and Financial 
 Considerations\nMedico-Legal considerations\n\n\n \nAlexander Malick\, DDS
 \nDr. Malick has dedicated more than 40 years to advancing patient care in
  dentistry and dental sleep medicine. After earning his Doctor of Dental M
 edicine degree from the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicin
 e in 1982\, he completed a General Practice Residency with the U.S. Army a
 nd served both on active duty and in the Army Reserves. He also served as 
 an adjunct professor in restorative dentistry at UCSF School of Dentistry.
  \nOver the course of his career\, Dr. Malick successfully built and opera
 ted multiple private practices throughout California before focusing exclu
 sively on the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea\, orofacial pain\, and 
 oral pathology. His passion for dental sleep medicine began in 2007\, lead
 ing him to pursue extensive advanced training and research through the Ame
 rican Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine\, where he reviewed more than 1\,70
 0 scientific articles in preparation for board certification. \nToday\, Dr
 . Malick is a trusted referral partner for leading medical groups includin
 g Sutter Health\, UC Davis Health\, and others throughout Northern Califor
 nia. In addition to patient care\, he serves as an expert witness for the 
 Dental Board of California and private litigation cases. \n \nSign up onli
 ne » \nCancellation/Refund Policy\nFull refund granted less $25 administr
 ation fee\, if received in writing 14 days before the class. NO REFUNDS if
  cancelled within 13 days of the class or for No Shows or for registration
 s received after that date. Attendee substitutions OK. \nConsent to Use of
  Photographic Images\nRegistration\, attendance and/or participation in SD
 DS’ courses/events constitutes an agreement by the registrant/sponsor to
  SDDS’ use and distribution (both now and in the future) of the registra
 nt or attendee’s image or voice in photographs\, videos\, electronic rep
 roductions\, and audio of such events and activities.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T001926Z
LOCATION:2200 Harvard St\, Sacramento\, CA 95815\, 2200 Harvard St\, Sacra
 mento\, California\, 95815\, United States
URL:https://www.sdds.org/event/gm-oral-appliances-for-the-management-of-ob
 structive-sleep-apnea/
X-SOURCE-NAME:SDDS
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.sdds.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Anterior Direct Restorations Lecture and Hands-on
DTSTART:20260912T153000Z
DTEND:20260912T213000Z
DTSTAMP:20260807T002539Z
UID:7219-1789201800-1789223400@www.sdds.org
CATEGORIES:education
DESCRIPTION:Anterior Direct Restorations Lecture and Hands-on (In-person c
 ourse)\n6 CEU\, Core • Member Price: $395 early (ends 8/22)\nRegistratio
 n cost details: $395 early (ends 8/22) / $420 regular (begins 8/23)\nNon-M
 ember Price: $840 \nThis hands-on restorative dentistry course is designed
  to strengthen clinicians’ skills in contemporary restorative techniques
  through practical\, evidence-based instruction. Participants will learn h
 ow to create predictable\, functional\, and esthetic restorations using a 
 systematic approach. The course will focus on conservative strategies for 
 anterior composite restorations. \nDr. Desai will demonstrate how to resto
 re worn incisal edges\, peg lateral veneers\, and Class IV restorations fo
 llowing clear aligner therapy. Step-by-step clinical protocols for composi
 te bonding will be reviewed and shown in detail. These techniques will hel
 p clinicians improve composite shade selection and bonding procedures. Fin
 ally\, shaping\, contouring\, and polishing of composite restorations will
  be demonstrated. \nLearning objectives: \n\nRestore worn incisal edges\, 
 peg laterals\, and Class IV restorations with predictable composite techni
 ques.\nImprove composite shade selection\, bonding\, contouring\, and poli
 shing skills.\nApply conservative\, esthetic restorative protocols in ever
 yday practice.\n\n \nThis Course Sponsored by BISCO and Ultradent Products
  Inc.\n\n \nDimple Desai\, DDS\, AAACD\nDr. Dimple Desai is the visionary 
 founder of Luminous Smiles of Newport Beach\, a boutique dental practice d
 evoted to transforming lives through the power of a confident smile. A pro
 ud Southern California native and graduate of the University of Southern C
 alifornia\, Dr. Desai earned her degrees in Dental Hygiene and Dental Surg
 ery with honors and later achieved Accreditation with the American Academy
  of Cosmetic Dentistry—a distinction held by only a select few worldwide
 . She is also a proud graduate of the Kois Center\, where she refined her 
 expertise in comprehensive\, evidence-based dentistry. \nGuided by a passi
 on for blending esthetics\, function\, and compassion\, she has built a pr
 actice known for artistry\, innovation\, and heart. Recognized among the T
 op 40 Dentists Under 40 in the nation and one of Orange County’s Top Den
 tists for five consecutive years\, Dr. Desai continues to shape the future
  of modern dentistry through her publications\, international lectures\, a
 nd mentorship of young professionals. \n \nSign up online » \nTerms and C
 onditions: \nCancellation/Refund Policy\nFull refund granted less $25 admi
 nistration fee\, if received in writing 14 days before the class. NO REFUN
 DS if cancelled within 13 days of the class or for No Shows or for registr
 ations received after that date. Attendee substitutions OK. \nConsent to U
 se of Photographic Images\nRegistration\, attendance and/or participation 
 in SDDS’ courses/events constitutes an agreement by the registrant/spons
 or to SDDS’ use and distribution (both now and in the future) of the reg
 istrant or attendee’s image or voice in photographs\, videos\, electroni
 c reproductions\, and audio of such events and activities.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T002539Z
LOCATION:SDDS Classroom\, 2035 Hurley Way\, Suite 200\, Sacramento\, CA\, 
 95825
URL:https://www.sdds.org/event/anterior-direct-restorations-lecture-and-ha
 nds-on/
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X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.sdds.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Difficult Conversations and De-Escalation Techniques
DTSTART:20260916T190000Z
DTEND:20260916T203000Z
DTSTAMP:20260905T001831Z
UID:7227-1789560000-1789565400@www.sdds.org
CATEGORIES:education
DESCRIPTION:Difficult Conversations and De-Escalation Techniques (Webinar)
 \n1.5 CEU\, 20% • Member Price: Free for SDDS Members\nFree to SDDS memb
 ers if registered by August 1\, $49 after August 1\nNon-Member: $98 \nWork
 place conflict is an unavoidable challenge that can impact productivity\, 
 morale and overall performance. When not addressed\, it can lead to absent
 eeism\, reduced job performance\, and strained customer relationships. How
 ever\, most employees are unaware of the power they have to resolve confli
 cts on their own. This training will provide employees with the essential 
 skills of active listening\, non-judgmental questioning\, and open honest 
 communication to foster a collaborative work environment and empower indiv
 iduals to resolve conflicts effectively\, improving both team dynamics and
  organizational success. \nLearning objectives: \n\nResolve Conflict Indep
 endently: Address workplace friction early using practical communication t
 ools before issues escalate.\nDe-escalate Tense Situations: Use active lis
 tening and open-ended questioning to lower defensiveness and uncover the r
 oot cause of misunderstandings.\nGive Feedback Without Blame: Focus on con
 crete facts and observations rather than personal judgments or vague frust
 rations.\nBuild Collaborative Solutions: Turn difficult conversations into
  clear\, actionable agreements that keep team goals on track.\n\n\n \nEli 
 Nuñez\, HR Director\; California Employers Association (CEA) SDDS Vendor 
 Member\nEli is a strategic\, pragmatic HR professional with experience in 
 both union and non-union environments\, he gives employers the confidence 
 to handle HR issues correctly so that they can focus on the rest of the bu
 siness. Eli has a fun and informative training style and provides employer
 s with resources so they come away feeling like they can handle any issue 
 that comes their way. Eli is bilingual\, speaking both English and Spanish
  fluently. A great relationship builder\, some of his key strengths are in
  employee relations and safety. He has extensive experience conducting wor
 kplace investigations\, CalOSHA investigations\, and supervisor training. 
 A strong and relatable communicator\, Eli has a presence about him that he
 lps leaders easily handle compliance and progressive discipline issues. El
 i is a graduate of CSU Chico with a Bachelor of Science in Business Admini
 stration and Human Resources.  \n \nSign up online » \nTerms and Conditio
 ns: \nCancellation/Refund Policy\nFull refund granted less $25 administrat
 ion fee\, if received in writing 14 days before the class. NO REFUNDS if c
 ancelled within 13 days of the class or for No Shows or for registrations 
 received after that date. Attendee substitutions OK. \nConsent to Use of P
 hotographic Images\nRegistration\, attendance and/or participation in SDDS
 ’ courses/events constitutes an agreement by the registrant/sponsor to S
 DDS’ use and distribution (both now and in the future) of the registrant
  or attendee’s image or voice in photographs\, videos\, electronic repro
 ductions\, and audio of such events and activities.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T001831Z
URL:https://www.sdds.org/event/difficult-conversations-and-de-escalation-t
 echniques/
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X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.sdds.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Shred Day
DTSTART:20260918T170000Z
DTEND:20260918T203000Z
DTSTAMP:20260730T024908Z
UID:6925-1789725600-1789738200@www.sdds.org
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:15th Annual Shred Day\nThis is a Member Only Event \n \nEnjoy
  snacks and beverages as you get that pesky shredding/e-waste out of your 
 office and off your to-do list!\nCost: Up to 5 boxes (bankers box size) fr
 ee to SDDS members. $10 per additional box. \nFull List of Acceptable/Non-
 Acceptable E-Waste Items » \nRegister with Fillable PDF » \nTerms and Co
 nditions: \nConsent to Use of Photographic Images\nRegistration\, attendan
 ce and/or participation in SDDS’ courses/events constitutes an agreement
  by the registrant/sponsor to SDDS’ use and distribution (both now and i
 n the future) of the registrant or attendee’s image or voice in photogra
 phs\, videos\, electronic reproductions\, and audio of such events and act
 ivities.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T024908Z
URL:https://www.sdds.org/event/shred-day-2/
X-SOURCE-NAME:SDDS
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.sdds.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Next Level Leadership Reception
DTSTART:20260924T010000Z
DTEND:20260924T023000Z
DTSTAMP:20260807T182639Z
UID:7229-1790186400-1790191800@www.sdds.org
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Next Level Leadership Reception\nThis is a Member Only Event  
 \nBe part of SDDS in 2027! Volunteer for a committee\, task force\, or wor
 kgroup and help keep SDDS strong\, innovative\, and member-focused. Your i
 nvolvement makes us better\, builds our impact\, and keeps organized denti
 stry thriving. \nYou’re invited to join us at the Next Level Leadership 
 Reception\nWednesday\, September 23\, 2026 | 6:00-7:30pm at the SDDS Offic
 e\nPlease RSVP to sdds@sdds.org by September 18. \nTerms and Conditions: \
 nConsent to Use of Photographic Images\nRegistration\, attendance and/or p
 articipation in SDDS’ courses/events constitutes an agreement by the reg
 istrant/sponsor to SDDS’ use and distribution (both now and in the futur
 e) of the registrant or attendee’s image or voice in photographs\, video
 s\, electronic reproductions\, and audio of such events and activities.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T182639Z
URL:https://www.sdds.org/event/next-level-leadership-reception/
X-SOURCE-NAME:SDDS
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.sdds.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:GM – Is It Possible? Predictability\, Limitations\, and Heroics 
 in Tooth Preservation
DTSTART:20261007T004500Z
DTEND:20261007T040000Z
DTSTAMP:20260820T181857Z
UID:7215-1791308700-1791320400@www.sdds.org
CATEGORIES:education
DESCRIPTION:Is It Possible? Predictability\, Limitations\, and Heroics in 
 Tooth Preservation (In-person course)\n3 CEU\, Core • Member Price: $89 
 early (ends 9/22)\nRegistration cost details: $89 early (ends 9/22) / $99 
 regular (ends 10/4) / $109 late (begins 10/5) \nThis presentation will exp
 lore the complex decision-making process behind saving teeth from an endod
 ontic perspective. Through real-world cases and input from current literat
 ure\, we will examine when preservation is predictable\, when it is not\, 
 and when extraordinary measures we’ve taken have succeeded — or failed
 . \nCourse objectives: \n\nReview clinical and radiographic tools that are
  helpful in diagnosis\, treatment planning\, and determining prognosis.\nR
 ecognize situations where treatment outcomes are less reliable and extract
 ion may be the better choice.\nDiscuss our “heroic” attempts with what
  has worked\, what hasn’t\, and the lessons we have learned from pushing
  the limits of biology and technique.\n\n\n \nKatherine Shi\, DMD\nDr. Kat
 herine Shi grew up in Michigan and Georgia\, graduated with her DMD degree
  from University of Pennsylvania\, and completed her Endodontics Residency
  at Tufts University in Boston\, MA. With Penn\, she worked on integrating
  artificial intelligence for computer-aided CBCT detection of periapical l
 esions. She followed her husband to Sacramento and is thankful to practice
  at Endodontic Associates with an incredible team that shares a passion fo
 r saving natural teeth. \n \nSign up online » \nCancellation/Refund Polic
 y\nFull refund granted less $25 administration fee\, if received in writin
 g 14 days before the class. NO REFUNDS if cancelled within 13 days of the 
 class or for No Shows or for registrations received after that date. Atten
 dee substitutions OK. \nConsent to Use of Photographic Images\nRegistratio
 n\, attendance and/or participation in SDDS’ courses/events constitutes 
 an agreement by the registrant/sponsor to SDDS’ use and distribution (bo
 th now and in the future) of the registrant or attendee’s image or voice
  in photographs\, videos\, electronic reproductions\, and audio of such ev
 ents and activities.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T181857Z
LOCATION:2200 Harvard St\, Sacramento\, CA 95815\, 2200 Harvard St\, Sacra
 mento\, California\, 95815\, United States
URL:https://www.sdds.org/event/gm-is-it-possible-predictability-limitation
 s-and-heroics-in-tooth-preservation/
X-SOURCE-NAME:SDDS
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.sdds.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Digital Dentures – Diagnosis\, Design and Execution – Hands-On
  Course
DTSTART:20261009T153000Z
DTEND:20261009T213000Z
DTSTAMP:20260820T181857Z
UID:7221-1791534600-1791556200@www.sdds.org
CATEGORIES:education
DESCRIPTION:3 CEU\, Core • Member Price: $395 early (ends 9/18)\nRegistr
 ation cost details: $395 early (ends 9/18)\, $420 regular (begins 9/19)\nN
 on-Member Price: $840 \nThis course is designed to help dentist who want t
 o improve the quality\, predictability\, efficiency\, and esthetics of the
 ir digital complete denture treatment. The primary goal is not simply to t
 each dentists how to order a digital denture. It is to teach them how to d
 iagnose\, design\, evaluate\, and deliver an excellent denture using sound
  prosthodontic principles\, with digital technology making the process mor
 e efficient and reproducible.\nDentists should leave the course with a sys
 tematic workflow they can begin applying immediately to improve clinical o
 utcomes and provide their patients with dentures that fit\, function\, and
  look natural. \nParticipants will learn: \n\nThe foundational principles 
 required to fabricate stable\, retentive\, comfortable dentures\nDiagnosis
  and treatment planning for completely edentulous patients\nDenture anatom
 y\, support\, retention\, border extension\, and impression techniques\nHo
 w to establish vertical dimension\, centric relation\, lip support\, and t
 he occlusal plane\nDigital denture workflows\, including scanning\, record
 s\, try-ins\, and fabrication\nImmediate denture and conventional complete
  denture workflows\nDenture esthetics and facial analysis\nAnterior and po
 sterior tooth selection and placement\nSmile design\, midline\, smile arc\
 , tooth proportions\, gingival display\, and buccal corridors\nPhonetic ev
 aluation and its use in determining tooth position\nOcclusion\, tooth arra
 ngement\, and methods for creating a natural rather than artificial appear
 ance\nPatient communication\, expectation management\, and case acceptance
 \nTroubleshooting common problems involving fit\, function\, comfort\, and
  appearance\n\n\n\nJefferson Clark\, DDS\, MS\, FACP\nDr. Clark is a board
 -certified prosthodontist with advanced training in complex restorative de
 ntistry\, implant dentistry\, full-mouth rehabilitation\, and complete den
 tures. A major focus of his practice is helping dentists improve diagnosis
 \, treatment planning\, clinical execution\, and patient outcomes through 
 predictable prosthodontic principles and modern digital workflows. \n \nSi
 gn up online » \nTerms and Conditions: \nCancellation/Refund Policy\nFull
  refund granted less $25 administration fee\, if received in writing 14 da
 ys before the class. NO REFUNDS if cancelled within 13 days of the class o
 r for No Shows or for registrations received after that date. Attendee sub
 stitutions OK. \nConsent to Use of Photographic Images\nRegistration\, att
 endance and/or participation in SDDS’ courses/events constitutes an agre
 ement by the registrant/sponsor to SDDS’ use and distribution (both now 
 and in the future) of the registrant or attendee’s image or voice in pho
 tographs\, videos\, electronic reproductions\, and audio of such events an
 d activities.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T181857Z
LOCATION:SDDS Classroom\, 2035 Hurley Way\, Suite 200\, Sacramento\, CA\, 
 95825
URL:https://www.sdds.org/event/digital-dentures-lecture-and-hands-on/
X-SOURCE-NAME:SDDS
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.sdds.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:OSHA Refresher
DTSTART:20261020T190000Z
DTEND:20261020T203000Z
DTSTAMP:20260820T181857Z
UID:7223-1792497600-1792503000@www.sdds.org
CATEGORIES:education
DESCRIPTION:OSHA Review – Refresher Course (Webinar)\n1.5 CEU\, Core •
  Member Price: $55 early (ends 9/29)\nRegistration cost details: $55 early
  (ends 9/29) / $75 regular (begins 9/30) \nThis California OSHA Renewal Tr
 aining course of 1.5 Hrs. In length is designed to update and reinforce pa
 rticipants’ knowledge of workplace safety standards in accordance with O
 ccupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations and Califo
 rnia-specific requirements (Cal/OSHA). The course provides a comprehensive
  review of essential safety protocols to ensure continued compliance in he
 althcare and dental settings. Topics include updates to OSHA standards\, h
 azard communication\, bloodborne pathogens\, infection control\, personal 
 protective equipment (PPE)\, emergency preparedness\, ergonomics\, workpla
 ce hazard recognition\, and reporting procedures. Emphasis is placed on ma
 intaining a safe and compliant work environment through proper application
  of safety guidelines and risk prevention strategies. Upon completion\, at
 tendees will demonstrate renewed competency in OSHA regulations and best p
 ractices for workplace safety\, supporting ongoing compliance and professi
 onal responsibility in clinical and healthcare environments.   \nBy the en
 d of this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nExplain key Cal/OSH
 A workplace posting requirements.\nIdentify major OSHA safety standards fo
 r dental offices\, including bloodborne pathogens\, hazard communication\,
  heat illness prevention\, emergency action planning\, and required annual
  trainings.\nDemonstrate correct infection control and personal protective
  equipment (PPE) practices.\nApply documentation and recordkeeping practic
 es that support OSHA compliance and help prevent violations.\nEvaluate a d
 ental practice for compliance risks involving biological\, chemical\, and 
 environmental hazards\, and recommend corrective actions.\n\n\n \nJoy Brac
 k\, RDA\nJoy Brack\, RDA\,  has continued her career in dentistry since 20
 05 where she graduated from Galen College in Modesto\, CA as a dental assi
 stant. She became licensed as a Register Dental Assistant and built wonder
 ful connections with her patients and dental community with three differen
 t dental practices through the years until she began a new career path spr
 eading her passion for dental assisting to students in education. Joy has 
 been in dental education since 2011 and has worked in positions of instruc
 tion\, Program Director\, curriculum expert for Modesto Junior College Den
 tal Assisting Program and PATCH (Professional Advancement Towards Clinical
  Healthcare) 80-hours Course\, and American Heart Association BLS Instruct
 or. Currently she is a member of ADAA (American Dental Assisting Associati
 on) and FADE (Foundation of Allied Dental Educators). \n \nSign up online 
 » \nTerms and Conditions: \nCancellation/Refund Policy\nFull refund grant
 ed less $25 administration fee\, if received in writing 14 days before the
  class. NO REFUNDS if cancelled within 13 days of the class or for No Show
 s or for registrations received after that date. Attendee substitutions OK
 . \nConsent to Use of Photographic Images\nRegistration\, attendance and/o
 r participation in SDDS’ courses/events constitutes an agreement by the 
 registrant/sponsor to SDDS’ use and distribution (both now and in the fu
 ture) of the registrant or attendee’s image or voice in photographs\, vi
 deos\, electronic reproductions\, and audio of such events and activities.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T181857Z
URL:https://www.sdds.org/event/osha-refresher/
X-SOURCE-NAME:SDDS
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.sdds.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:SDDS Member Mixer - Folsom
DTSTART:20261023T010000Z
DTEND:20261023T023000Z
DTSTAMP:20260820T181857Z
UID:6919-1792692000-1792697400@www.sdds.org
CATEGORIES:community,drink
DESCRIPTION:Join your fellow SDDS Members for a fantastic evening of netwo
 rking\, laughter\, and great company at SDDS’ Member Mixer! \nThis Event
  Sponsored by DDSmatch and Bank of America Practice Support \n\n \nThursda
 y\, October 22\, 2026 | 6:00pm-7:30pm\nMeet up location: Zócalo\, Folsom\
 nRegistration fee:\nMember Price: $25 (ends 10/9) $35 (begins 10/10)\nNon-
 Member Price: $35 (ends 10/9) $45 (begins 10/10) \nYour ticket includes on
 e drink\, a selection of pre-selected appetizers\, and—most importantly
 —a whole lot of fun. Whether you’re looking to make new connections or
  catch up with familiar faces\, this is the perfect opportunity to relax a
 nd enjoy a casual NON-CE atmosphere. \nSign up online »  \nTerms and Cond
 itions: \nCancellation/Refund Policy\nFull refund granted less $10 adminis
 tration fee\, if received in writing 7 days before the event. NO REFUNDS i
 f cancelled within 6 days of the event or for No Shows or for registration
 s received after that date. Attendee substitutions OK. \nConsent to Use of
  Photographic Images\nRegistration\, attendance and/or participation in SD
 DS’ courses/events constitutes an agreement by the registrant/sponsor to
  SDDS’ use and distribution (both now and in the future) of the registra
 nt or attendee’s image or voice in photographs\, videos\, electronic rep
 roductions\, and audio of such events and activities.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T181857Z
URL:https://www.sdds.org/event/sdds-member-mixer-folsom/
X-SOURCE-NAME:SDDS
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.sdds.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:CPR BLS Blended Learning Course – Session 1
DTSTART:20261106T160000Z
DTEND:20261106T164500Z
DTSTAMP:20260730T024908Z
UID:7189-1793952000-1793954700@www.sdds.org
CATEGORIES:education
DESCRIPTION:The November CPR Course will be an AHA blended learning course
 .\nBlended learning is a combination of eLearning (online portion)\, in wh
 ich a student completes part of the course in a self-directed manner\, fol
 lowed by a hands-on session. \nThere are three potential time slots for th
 e skills test session on that day. When signing up you’ll select your pr
 eference (note that we will do our best to accommodate your preference\, b
 ut sessions may fill up). \nHere is how an AHA Blended Learning Course wor
 ks: \nStep 1 – Register for the BLS/CPR providers course with SDDS (via 
 online registration\, PDF form\, or phone). \n\nYou will receive an email 
 from SDDS with a link to AHA to sign up and pay for the online course.\n\n
 Step 2 – Complete the HeartCode BLS Online course \n\nWritten examinatio
 n is part of the online course – 84% to pass\nPrint up a copy of your He
 artCode BLS Online Course Completion Certificate (bring this copy to the s
 kills test)\n\nStep 3 – Attend the IN-PERSON Skills practice session and
  skills test at the SDDS Office. \nStep 4 – Your American Heart Associat
 ion BLS (CPR) card will be issued to you digitally via email. Physical car
 ds are no longer issued. \nAll this for the price of $98\; $37 of it (paid
  by you directly) for the online course and the other $61 (paid to SDDS) f
 or the skills portion – 3 units of CE included. \nSign up with fillable 
 PDF »\nSign up online » \nTerms and Conditions:\nCancellation/Refund Pol
 icy\nFull refund granted less $25 administration fee\, if received in writ
 ing 14 days before the class. NO REFUNDS if cancelled within 13 days of th
 e class or for No Shows or for registrations received after that date. Att
 endee substitutions OK. \nConsent to Use of Photographic Images\nRegistrat
 ion\, attendance and/or participation in SDDS’ courses/events constitute
 s an agreement by the registrant/sponsor to SDDS’ use and distribution (
 both now and in the future) of the registrant or attendee’s image or voi
 ce in photographs\, videos\, electronic reproductions\, and audio of such 
 events and activities.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T024908Z
LOCATION:SDDS Classroom\, 2035 Hurley Way\, Suite 200\, Sacramento\, CA\, 
 95825
URL:https://www.sdds.org/event/cpr-bls-blended-learning-course-session-1-6
 /
X-SOURCE-NAME:SDDS
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.sdds.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:CPR BLS Blended Learning Course – Session 2
DTSTART:20261106T170000Z
DTEND:20261106T174500Z
DTSTAMP:20260730T024908Z
UID:7197-1793955600-1793958300@www.sdds.org
CATEGORIES:education
DESCRIPTION:The November CPR Course will be an AHA blended learning course
 .\nBlended learning is a combination of eLearning (online portion)\, in wh
 ich a student completes part of the course in a self-directed manner\, fol
 lowed by a hands-on session. \nThere are three potential time slots for th
 e skills test session on that day. When signing up you’ll select your pr
 eference (note that we will do our best to accommodate your preference\, b
 ut sessions may fill up). \nHere is how an AHA Blended Learning Course wor
 ks: \nStep 1 – Register for the BLS/CPR providers course with SDDS (via 
 online registration\, PDF form\, or phone). \n\nYou will receive an email 
 from SDDS with a link to AHA to sign up and pay for the online course.\n\n
 Step 2 – Complete the HeartCode BLS Online course \n\nWritten examinatio
 n is part of the online course – 84% to pass\nPrint up a copy of your He
 artCode BLS Online Course Completion Certificate (bring this copy to the s
 kills test)\n\nStep 3 – Attend the IN-PERSON Skills practice session and
  skills test at the SDDS Office. \nStep 4 – Your American Heart Associat
 ion BLS (CPR) card will be issued to you digitally via email. Physical car
 ds are no longer issued. \nAll this for the price of $98\; $37 of it (paid
  by you directly) for the online course and the other $61 (paid to SDDS) f
 or the skills portion – 3 units of CE included. \nSign up with fillable 
 PDF »\nSign up online » \nTerms and Conditions:\nCancellation/Refund Pol
 icy\nFull refund granted less $25 administration fee\, if received in writ
 ing 14 days before the class. NO REFUNDS if cancelled within 13 days of th
 e class or for No Shows or for registrations received after that date. Att
 endee substitutions OK. \nConsent to Use of Photographic Images\nRegistrat
 ion\, attendance and/or participation in SDDS’ courses/events constitute
 s an agreement by the registrant/sponsor to SDDS’ use and distribution (
 both now and in the future) of the registrant or attendee’s image or voi
 ce in photographs\, videos\, electronic reproductions\, and audio of such 
 events and activities.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T024908Z
LOCATION:SDDS Classroom\, 2035 Hurley Way\, Suite 200\, Sacramento\, CA\, 
 95825
URL:https://www.sdds.org/event/cpr-bls-blended-learning-course-session-2-5
 /
X-SOURCE-NAME:SDDS
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.sdds.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:CPR BLS Blended Learning Course – Session 3
DTSTART:20261106T180000Z
DTEND:20261106T184500Z
DTSTAMP:20260730T024908Z
UID:7199-1793959200-1793961900@www.sdds.org
CATEGORIES:education
DESCRIPTION:The November CPR Course will be an AHA blended learning course
 .\nBlended learning is a combination of eLearning (online portion)\, in wh
 ich a student completes part of the course in a self-directed manner\, fol
 lowed by a hands-on session. \nThere are three potential time slots for th
 e skills test session on that day. When signing up you’ll select your pr
 eference (note that we will do our best to accommodate your preference\, b
 ut sessions may fill up). \nHere is how an AHA Blended Learning Course wor
 ks: \nStep 1 – Register for the BLS/CPR providers course with SDDS (via 
 online registration\, PDF form\, or phone). \n\nYou will receive an email 
 from SDDS with a link to AHA to sign up and pay for the online course.\n\n
 Step 2 – Complete the HeartCode BLS Online course \n\nWritten examinatio
 n is part of the online course – 84% to pass\nPrint up a copy of your He
 artCode BLS Online Course Completion Certificate (bring this copy to the s
 kills test)\n\nStep 3 – Attend the IN-PERSON Skills practice session and
  skills test at the SDDS Office. \nStep 4 – Your American Heart Associat
 ion BLS (CPR) card will be issued to you digitally via email. Physical car
 ds are no longer issued. \nAll this for the price of $98\; $37 of it (paid
  by you directly) for the online course and the other $61 (paid to SDDS) f
 or the skills portion – 3 units of CE included. \nSign up with fillable 
 PDF »\nSign up online » \nTerms and Conditions:\nCancellation/Refund Pol
 icy\nFull refund granted less $25 administration fee\, if received in writ
 ing 14 days before the class. NO REFUNDS if cancelled within 13 days of th
 e class or for No Shows or for registrations received after that date. Att
 endee substitutions OK. \nConsent to Use of Photographic Images\nRegistrat
 ion\, attendance and/or participation in SDDS’ courses/events constitute
 s an agreement by the registrant/sponsor to SDDS’ use and distribution (
 both now and in the future) of the registrant or attendee’s image or voi
 ce in photographs\, videos\, electronic reproductions\, and audio of such 
 events and activities.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T024908Z
LOCATION:SDDS Classroom\, 2035 Hurley Way\, Suite 200\, Sacramento\, CA\, 
 95825
URL:https://www.sdds.org/event/cpr-bls-blended-learning-course-session-3-6
 /
X-SOURCE-NAME:SDDS
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.sdds.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:GM – Diabetes\, Oral Health and GLP-1 Medications
DTSTART:20261111T014500Z
DTEND:20261111T050000Z
DTSTAMP:20260820T181857Z
UID:7217-1794332700-1794344400@www.sdds.org
CATEGORIES:education
DESCRIPTION:Diabetes\, Oral Health and GLP-1 Medications (In-person course
 )\n3 CEU\, Core • Member Price: $89 early (ends 10/27)\nRegistration cos
 t details: $89 early (ends 10/27) / $99 regular (ends 11/8) / $109 late (b
 egins 11/9) \nIn this presentation we will explore the connection with GLP
 -1 medications and body chemistry. We will review the diabetes and oral he
 alth connection\, discover the direct link between GLP-1s\, blood sugar\, 
 and oral health\, and examine how these drugs impact diabetes management.\
 nCourse Objectives: \n\nReview the connection between Diabetes and Periodo
 ntal Disease. What are the latest statistics?\nDiscuss the popular GLP-1 m
 edications: Ozempic\, Wegovy\, Mounjaro and Zepbound\nRecognize the side E
 ffects of GLP-1 medications have with Oral Health\n\n\n \nKim Lucas Benton
 \, DDS\, MPH\, FICD\, FACD\nDr. Benton received her DDS from Meharry Medic
 al College\, School of Dentistry\, and her MPH from Capella University.  S
 he is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Diagnostic Sciences at t
 he University of the Pacific\, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry (UOP) 
 and currently serves as the Director of the Pacific Health Care Collaborat
 ive and Sacramento Programs at UOP. Dr. Benton’s capstone while in gradu
 ate school focused on Diabetes and the Oral Health Connection. She is pass
 ionate about “spreading the word” to know your numbers and get screene
 d for Diabetes.   \n \nSign up online » \nCancellation/Refund Policy\nFul
 l refund granted less $25 administration fee\, if received in writing 14 d
 ays before the class. NO REFUNDS if cancelled within 13 days of the class 
 or for No Shows or for registrations received after that date. Attendee su
 bstitutions OK. \nConsent to Use of Photographic Images\nRegistration\, at
 tendance and/or participation in SDDS’ courses/events constitutes an agr
 eement by the registrant/sponsor to SDDS’ use and distribution (both now
  and in the future) of the registrant or attendee’s image or voice in ph
 otographs\, videos\, electronic reproductions\, and audio of such events a
 nd activities.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T181857Z
LOCATION:2200 Harvard St\, Sacramento\, CA 95815\, 2200 Harvard St\, Sacra
 mento\, California\, 95815\, United States
URL:https://www.sdds.org/event/gm-diabetes-and-oral-health/
X-SOURCE-NAME:SDDS
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.sdds.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:California Dental Practice Act and Infection Control
DTSTART:20261120T163000Z
DTEND:20261120T203000Z
DTSTAMP:20260820T181857Z
UID:7225-1795163400-1795177800@www.sdds.org
CATEGORIES:education
DESCRIPTION:California Dental Practice Act and Infection Control\n4 CEU\, 
 Core • Member Price: $175 early (ends 10/30)\nRegistration cost details:
  $175 early (ends 10/30) / $195 regular (begins 10/31)\nNon-Member Price: 
 $390 \nCalifornia Dental Practice Act\nThis course fulfills the California
  Dental Practice Act (CDPA) requirement for license renewal\, as mandated 
 by the Dental Board of California. This course will review the laws\, regu
 lations\, and ethical principles that govern dental practice in California
 . Participants will gain a clear understanding of their legal responsibili
 ties\, including updates to laws\, professional conduct\, patient care sta
 ndards\, infection control\, and scope of practice. Emphasis will be place
 d on current changes and critical aspects of compliance to help ensure a s
 afe\, ethical\, and legally sound practice environment.  \nLearning Object
 ives: \n\nSummarize the key provisions of the California Dental Practice A
 ct.\nIdentify recent changes to laws and regulations relevant to dental pr
 ofessionals\, including the new laws pertaining to unlicensed dental assis
 tants.\nDiscuss ethical obligations and professional conduct.\nDescribe th
 e scope of practice\, licensing requirements\, and disciplinary actions.\n
 Implement best practices to maintain legal and ethical compliance in patie
 nt care.\n\nInfection Control\nThis course fulfills the California Dental 
 Board’s requirements for licensure renewal and ensure dental professiona
 ls are well-equipped to maintain the highest standards of patient and staf
 f safety. The course will provide an in-depth review of the principles\, r
 egulations\, and best practices for infection prevention and control withi
 n dental practices. \nLearning objectives:  \n\nReview of current infectio
 n control guidelines and regulations.\nEffective sterilization\, disinfect
 ion\, and aseptic techniques.\nUnderstanding and implementation of OSHA\, 
 CDC\, and Cal/OSHA standards.\nRisk assessment and management to prevent d
 isease transmission.\nProper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) an
 d barrier techniques.\nStrategies for creating and maintaining a safe and 
 compliant dental practice environment.\n\n\n \nJoy Brack\, RDA\nJoy Brack\
 , RDA\,  has continued her career in dentistry since 2005 where she gradua
 ted from Galen College in Modesto\, CA as a dental assistant. She became l
 icensed as a Registered Dental Assistant and built wonderful connections w
 ith her patients and dental community with three different dental practice
 s through the years until she began a new career path spreading her passio
 n for dental assisting to students in education. Joy has been in dental ed
 ucation since 2011 and has worked in positions of instruction\, Program Di
 rector\, curriculum expert for Modesto Junior College Dental Assisting Pro
 gram and PATCH (Professional Advancement Towards Clinical Healthcare) 80-h
 ours Course\, and American Heart Association BLS Instructor. Currently she
  is a member of ADAA (American Dental Assisting Association) and FADE (Fou
 ndation of Allied Dental Educators). \n \nSign up online » \nTerms and Co
 nditions: \nCancellation/Refund Policy\nFull refund granted less $25 admin
 istration fee\, if received in writing 14 days before the class. NO REFUND
 S if cancelled within 13 days of the class or for No Shows or for registra
 tions received after that date. Attendee substitutions OK. \nConsent to Us
 e of Photographic Images\nRegistration\, attendance and/or participation i
 n SDDS’ courses/events constitutes an agreement by the registrant/sponso
 r to SDDS’ use and distribution (both now and in the future) of the regi
 strant or attendee’s image or voice in photographs\, videos\, electronic
  reproductions\, and audio of such events and activities.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T181857Z
URL:https://www.sdds.org/event/california-dental-practice-act-and-infectio
 n-control/
X-SOURCE-NAME:SDDS
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.sdds.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Harassment Prevention Training – For Non-Supervisors (Webinar)
DTSTART:20261203T190000Z
DTEND:20261203T200000Z
DTSTAMP:20260820T181857Z
UID:7423-1796295600-1796299200@www.sdds.org
CATEGORIES:education
DESCRIPTION:1 CEU\, Core • Member Price: $49 early (ends 11/12)\nRegistr
 ation cost details: $49 early (ends 11/12) / $69 regular (begins 11/13) \n
 SDDS Presents Harassment Prevention Training for Non Supervisors (Employee
 s):\nJoin SDDS and CEA Members in this training. Training on how to preven
 t workplace harassment is now mandatory for almost all California employer
 s (five [5] or more employees)\, and California Employers Association is h
 ere to help with Harassment Prevention Training that meets California’s 
 legal requirement. \nThis course is a 1-hour instructor-led session where 
 employees will engage in discussions on all forms of sexual harassment (ve
 rbal\, visual\, and physical). Other types of prohibited harassment\, disc
 rimination\, retaliation and abusive conduct will be covered in an interac
 tive format. \nAttendees will learn how to recognize problems and their re
 sponsibility in the prevention of harassment\, discrimination\, retaliatio
 n\, and abusive conduct. Topics include reporting\, bystander intervention
  as well as practical tips on how to stay out of trouble and keep the work
 place harassment-free. \nFor information on Harassment Prevention Training
  requirements\, click here. \nSign up online »
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T181857Z
URL:https://www.sdds.org/event/harassment-prevention-training-for-non-supe
 rvisors-webinar-2/
X-SOURCE-NAME:SDDS
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.sdds.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Harassment Prevention Training – For Supervisors/Employers (Webi
 nar)
DTSTART:20261203T190000Z
DTEND:20261203T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20260820T181857Z
UID:7421-1796295600-1796302800@www.sdds.org
CATEGORIES:education
DESCRIPTION:2 CEU\, Core • Member Price: $69 early (ends 11/12)\nRegistr
 ation cost details: $69 early (ends 11/12) / $89 regular (begins 11/13) \n
 SDDS Presents Harassment Prevention Training for Supervisors/Employers:\nT
 raining on how to prevent workplace harassment is now mandatory for almost
  all California employers (five [5] or more employees)\, and California Em
 ployers Association is here to help with Harassment Prevention Training th
 at meets California’s legal requirement. \nThis course is a 2-hour instr
 uctor-led session where employees will engage in discussions on all forms 
 of sexual harassment (verbal\, visual\, and physical). Other types of proh
 ibited harassment\, discrimination\, retaliation\, and abusive conduct wil
 l also be covered in an interactive format. \nSupervisors will learn how t
 o recognize problems and about their responsibility in the prevention of s
 exual harassment\, discrimination\, retaliation\, and abusive conduct. Top
 ics include reporting\, bystander intervention\, investigating and resolvi
 ng complaints\, parameters of confidentiality\, and practical tips on how 
 to stay out of trouble and keep your workplace harassment-free. \nIn the p
 ast\, only California employers with 50 or more employees were required to
  provide sexual harassment prevention training—and only to supervisors. 
 Effective 1/1/19\, SB1343 requires all California employers with five (5) 
 or more employees to provide harassment prevention training. \nSign up onl
 ine »
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T181857Z
URL:https://www.sdds.org/event/harassment-prevention-training-for-supervis
 ors-employers-webinar-3/
X-SOURCE-NAME:SDDS
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.sdds.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Holiday Party
DTSTART:20261212T020000Z
DTEND:20261212T060000Z
DTSTAMP:20260819T001837Z
UID:7488-1797012000-1797026400@www.sdds.org
CATEGORIES:community,holiday
DESCRIPTION:SDDS Annual Holiday Party & Silent Auction\nFriday\, December 
 11\, 2026 | 6:00pm-10:00pm \nSutter Club\n1220 9th Street\, Sacramento\, C
 A 95814\nParking: Sutter Club parking garage\, enter garage at 824 L Stree
 t\nhttps://www.sutterclub.org/contact \nCelebrate with us as we honor Dr. 
 Jeffrey Sue’s outstanding year as President and welcome Dr. Craig Alpha 
 as our incoming President\, along with the installation of the 2027 SDDS a
 nd SDDF Board of Directors.   \nWe are currently collecting items for our 
 Silent Auction\, with all proceeds directly benefiting the SDDS Foundation
 . If you would like to contribute an item or experience\, your generosity 
 will help support our mission and make a lasting impact. Please contact us
  at events@sdds.org. Please let us know by November 18th if you are able t
 o donate. \nOnline sign up coming soon! \nTerms and Conditions: \nConsent 
 to Use of Photographic Images\nRegistration\, attendance and/or participat
 ion in SDDS’ courses/events constitutes an agreement by the registrant/s
 ponsor to SDDS’ use and distribution (both now and in the future) of the
  registrant or attendee’s image or voice in photographs\, videos\, elect
 ronic reproductions\, and audio of such events and activities.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T001837Z
URL:https://www.sdds.org/event/holiday-party-2/
X-SOURCE-NAME:SDDS
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.sdds.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Capital Region Dental Convention- SDDS MidWinter in Bloom
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270318
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270320
DTSTAMP:20260901T001943Z
UID:7716-1805328000-1805500799@www.sdds.org
CATEGORIES:education
DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open! The Capital Region Dental Convention
  is more than a convention. It’s an experience. Two days of exceptional 
 continuing education\, fresh ideas\, new connections\, and plenty of fun a
 nd prizes! Bring your team. Bring your curiosity. Come ready to learn\, co
 nnect\, and grow at SDDS MidWinter in BLOOM. See you there\, March 18-19\,
  2027 \nLearn more and register »
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T001943Z
URL:https://www.sdds.org/event/capital-region-dental-convention-sdds-midwi
 nter-in-bloom/
X-SOURCE-NAME:SDDS
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.sdds.org
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