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Tuesday, November 11, 2025 6:15PM Speaker will be Aaron Gelmon

This program gives doctors, brokers, and consultants the tools to safeguard equity and ensure smoother transitions. Avoid costly mistakes, negotiate strong terms, and set your dental practice up for long-term success.

Introduction to 3D Printing In Your Dental Practice Wednesday, December 3, 2025 9:00AM

Get ready to elevate your dental practice to new heights with our upcoming continuing education course led by the esteemed Dr. Edward Mitoma! This is your chance to dive into the fascinating world of 3D printing, specifically tailored for dental professionals like you. Not only will you gain invaluable insights during the informative sessions, but you'll also roll up your sleeves in the hands-on portion, where you'll have the opportunity to create a model, design an occlusal guard, and craft a prep-less veneer.

SACDS SPEAKS Holiday Luncheon on Tuesday, December 16 at 12:00PM

Join us on December 16th for a special SACDS SPEAKS Holiday Luncheon. At this casual luncheon we'll share the joyful spirit of the holidays with our colleagues and friends. SACDS SPEAKS is designed for members to share your expertise, your passions, your life. Lunch and CE units included.

Dentistry Can Be A Pain In The Assets Thursday, January 15, 2026 6:00PM

(Via Zoom) Presented by Noëlle M Santucci, DDS, MA, BS, RDH and Justin Jellin, DPT, ART This unique, interactive and inter-professional educational course will be presented by both a Dentist and a Doctor of Physical Therapy and will be of interest not only to the doctors, but to their entire dental team as well. Attendees will learn about the most common musculoskeletal disorders affecting dental professionals and the ergonomic risk factors associated with practicing dentistry.

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 6:00PM

(Via Zoom) Presented by: Casey Grover, MD and Reb Close, MD Effective January 1, 2023 Changes in continuing education regulations for California dentists began on Jan. 1, 2023, including mandated C.E. that covers the responsibilities and requirements of prescribing Schedule II opioid drugs.Dentists will be required to successfully complete 2 units of C.E. on opioid prescribing as a condition to renewing a license with the Dental Board of California.

Free Online CE for SACDS Members

SACDS members can take your required CA Dental Practice Act and Infection Control Courses for FREE! Staff members employed by a SACDS member can join now for only $65.00 each.

SACDS Supporting Sponsor

Thank you Carestream Dental

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Welcome to the Southern Alameda County Dental Society

The Southern Alameda County Dental Society is your professional home. We are proud to be a local dental society of the California Dental Association and the American Dental Association. We provide our members with a strong sense of community through offerings such as continuing education, practice and regulatory support, philanthropic outreach to the underserved, and informed and appropriate legislative advocacy. Our members enjoy the opportunity to build their practices while fostering significant professional and personal relationships. We are committed to working hard for our members and their businesses. We welcome you to join us!

Give Special Kids and Give Veterans A Smile 2025

On February 21st and 22nd, SACDS, Healing California and an exceptional team of over 200 volunteers, treated 2071 patients and provided $167,000 worth of free care to patients who often go without quality care. it was our honor to welcome these wonderful patients to our event, and share the expertise and kindness of our volunteers.

Please enjoy a look at the highlights from each days event below.

Give Special Kids A Smile February 21st 2025

Give Veterans A Smile February 22nd 2025

Please visit our sponsors below and thank them for their generosity.

Glidewell Dental

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