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SUMMARY:Presidential Installation of Dr. Laura Sprague
DESCRIPTION:  \n 
URL:https://ocds.org/event/2027-installation/
LOCATION:Whoop Axe Throwing\, 24400 Swartz Dr.\, Lake Forest\, CA\, 92630\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Social
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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. \n  \nLearning Objectives:\nAt the conclusion of this course\, participants will be able to: \n\nEvaluate how biological and biomechanical differences between teeth and implants influence restorative planning and design.\nApply clinical decision-making principles to select abutments\, retention methods\, and materials that enhance long-term implant success.\nDesign a workflow for implant crown delivery that emphasizes esthetics\, occlusion\, and long-term stability.\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRichard G. Stevenson III\, DDS\, FAGD\, FACD\, ABOD \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker \n\n\n\n\nDoctor Stevenson earned his DDS from the UCLA School of Dentistry in 1986. After practicing general dentistry for 7 years in Laguna Niguel\, California\, he accepted a full-time teaching position at the UCLA School of Dentistry in 1993 where he served as Chair of the Section of Restorative Dentistry for 17 years. He has published dozens of articles on dental materials\, the principles of evidence-based dentistry\, and restorative techniques has written several textbook chapters and syllabi. He is the inventor of several unique dental instruments which are used in dental education and clinical practice. Dr. Stevenson is Board Certified in Operative Dentistry. He practices dentistry in San Dimas\, CA with a focus on Microscope\, Implant and Esthetic Dentistry. Although he retired from UCLA in 2018 as Professor Emeritus of Clinical Dentistry\, he says that he’s just getting started! After leaving UCLA he founded Stevenson Dental Solutions\, a teaching institute dedicated to hands-on training where he serves as the Director of Education. Recently he established a non-profit corporation investigating best practices in dentistry and innovative methods of delivering quality care and pre-professional education to communities with the most need. He lives in La Verne\, California with his wife Savi. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nMembership is being verified. All registrants will receive a personalized webinar link. If you do not receive a webinar link 3 days before the class\, please call the OCDS office at (714) 634-8944 or email srobers@ocds.org. This course will not be recorded. \n\n\n\n\nCANCELLATION POLICY: Refund requests for meetings will only be honored up to 4:30 pm one week prior to the meeting. No refunds will be made for requests received subsequent to that time.
URL:https://ocds.org/event/september-17/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:CE,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260910T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260910T190000
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SUMMARY:Exploring AI for Dental Hygienists
DESCRIPTION: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\, consistency\, and confidence—while reinforcing that AI serves as a supportive\, not diagnostic\, tool. \n  \nLearning Objectives:\nAt the conclusion of this course\, participants will be able to: \n\nDefine the basics of how dental AI works\, including its role in supporting radiographic interpretation for caries\, calculus\, bone levels\, and DMF percentages.\nAnalyze AI-enhanced radiographic insights to identify trends related to periodontal health and treatment planning within the hygienist’s scope.\nEvaluate how dental AI can be incorporated into dental team workflows to improve consistency\, communication\, and patient understanding.\nDiscuss strategies for presenting AI findings to patients in a clear\, ethical\, and compliant manner.\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBridget Reilly\, RDH\n\n\nAbout the Speaker \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBridget Reilly is the Clinical Implementation Manager at Overjet and a licensed Dental Hygienist with 23 years of experience. She has built a diverse career spanning education\, operations\, office management\, and large-scale clinical implementations. At Overjet\, Bridget leads the design and delivery of training programs that help dental organizations adopt AI technology to improve diagnostics\, workflows\, and patient outcomes. \nA passionate advocate for prevention and wellness\, Bridget thrives on elevating patient care and supporting dental teams with tools and training that drive measurable impact. She remains deeply connected to her community\, volunteering monthly at a local clinic to provide low-cost dental services. \nBeyond her professional work\, Bridget enjoys spending time with her large family and exploring the scenic Finger Lakes region by boat and bike. She is recognized for her leadership\, ability to scale solutions\, and commitment to advancing dentistry through both innovation and compassionate care. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMembership is being verified. You will receive 2 confirmation emails with the GoToWebinar link from Makayla Fowler (mak@harbordentalsociety.org) 24 hours before the class and 1 hour before the class. If you do not receive your first confirmation email\, please contact us at (714) 634-8992. This course will not be recorded. \n\n\n\n\nCANCELLATION POLICY: Refund requests for meetings will only be honored up to 4:30 pm one week prior to the meeting. No refunds will be made for requests received subsequent to that time.
URL:https://ocds.org/event/september-10/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:CE,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260820T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260820T200000
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SUMMARY:Beyond Benefits: Your Team’s Guide to Educating Patients and Driving Practice Revenue
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. \nYou’ll learn to use a hands-on ROI worksheet\, practice scripting for clear communication\, and explore options like membership plans and HSAs. We’ll also show you how to weave these conversations into routine appointments to boost treatment acceptance and patient satisfaction—without relying solely on insurance. \nKey Takeaways: \n\nUnderstand and explain dental benefit ROI using a patient-friendly worksheet\nCommunicate value clearly—without confusing jargon\nEmpower patients with smart alternatives and financial options\nLink confident benefit conversations to practice growth\nBuild a consistent system for financial discussions\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCindy Hartwell\, RDA\, CDA\n\n\nAbout the Speaker \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFounder of Premier Dental Consulting with 30+ years of industry experience\, Cindy is known for helping teams demystify dental benefits and strengthen practice profitability with relatable\, real-world strategies. \nJoin us and leave ready to have more impactful and empathetic financial conversations that drive both patient trust and practice success. \n\n\n\n\n\n  \nMembership is being verified. All registrants will receive a personalized webinar link. If you do not receive a webinar link 3 days before the class\, please call the OCDS office at (714) 634-8944 or email srobers@ocds.org. This course will not be recorded. \n\n\n\n\nCANCELLATION POLICY: Refund requests for meetings will only be honored up to 4:30 pm one week prior to the meeting. No refunds will be made for requests received subsequent to that time.
URL:https://ocds.org/event/august-20/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:CE,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Smiles By the Shore with MDIB
DESCRIPTION:* This event is exclusive to member dentists and their families only. Must be an OCDS or MDIB member to register. \n\nLimited to 75 Attendees \n\n\nOCDS 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! \n\n\n\n\nFood Truck \nShaved Ice \nGames \nBounce House \nPrizes \n  \n\n\n\nConsent to Use of Photographic Images: Registration\, attendance and/or participation in OCDS’ courses/events constitutes an agreement by the registrant/sponsor to OCDS’ use and distribution (both now and in the future) of the registrant or attendee’s image or voice in photographs\, videos\, electronic reproductions\, and audio of such events and activities. \n\n 
URL:https://ocds.org/event/smiles-by-the-shore/
LOCATION:Reef Point Park\, 1 W Blue Shore\,\, Newport Coast\, 92657\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Social
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SUMMARY:Off the Clock Dental Professionals Mixer
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URL:https://ocds.org/event/july-mixer/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Social
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