• Smiles By the Shore with MDIB

    Reef Point Park 1 W Blue Shore,, Newport Coast, United States

    Limited to 75 Attendees OCDS and MDIB are taking it to the shore this August! Pack up the family and gather around for a last hurrah before the end of summer break! Food Truck Snow Cones Games Bounce House Prizes *This event is exclusive to member dentists and their families only. Must be an OCDS […]

  • Beyond Benefits: Your Team’s Guide to Educating Patients and Driving Practice Revenue

    Course Description: Dental benefits are often misunderstood—but when your team knows how to evaluate their true value, they can guide patients with confidence and clarity. This course empowers dental teams to simplify insurance conversations, communicate ROI, and support patients in making informed choices. You’ll learn to use a hands-on ROI worksheet, practice scripting for clear […]

  • Exploring AI for Dental Hygienists

    Course Summary: This interactive, virtual course explores how artificial intelligence (AI) supports radiographic interpretation and patient communication in dental hygiene practice. Participants will review sample radiographs and compare their visual assessments to AI-assisted insights that highlight patterns and areas of interest. The session emphasizes practical application within the hygienist’s scope, showing how AI enhances accuracy, […]

  • Implant Crowns Are Not Teeth: Rethinking the Biological Connection

    Course 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 […]

  • Navigating Insurance with AI: Smarter Verification, Claims, and Case Acceptance

    Course Summary: Insurance processes are among the most time-consuming and costly aspects of dental practice management. This course explores how artificial intelligence (AI) can streamline eligibility verification, automate benefits interpretation, and reduce errors in claims submission. Participants will learn how AI supports insurance navigation from the front desk to the back office — reducing administrative burdens, […]

  • Don’t Be Obtuse – Confidently Treat the Black Triangle

    Medit 4490 Von Karman Ave Suite 150, Newport Beach, CA, United States

    Early Bird Member Pricing: $795 — a $2,625 value!Price increases to $895 on August 1, 2026.Limited to 15 participants. Course Description: Black triangles are common in post-orthodontic and periodontal patients but remain challenging to close predictably. This hands-on course presents reliable restorative solutions using anatomic mylar forms, proper tissue management, and diagnosis of underlying causes. […]

    $795
  • Clay Shoot

    Mike Raahauge Shooting Enterprises 14995 River Road, Eastvale, CA, United States

    Join OCDS members for a day of outdoor recreation at Raahauge’s Shooting Range! There will be a mini tournament for registrants with prizes and lunch following the tournament. All are welcome, from the novice to the experienced shooter. 10 teams with 5 shooters per team Instruction and firearms will be available Protective eye wear and […]

  • Demystifying the TMJ: Examination, Diagnosis and Treatment – a Broad Overview

    Course Outline: 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 […]