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SMCDS Hygiene Study Club ▪ In-Person

Date/Time: Thu 8/6, 6:00pm-8:00pm

Speaker: Brandon Granada

Perio Maintenance

Register Now 2 CE Core For Teams!

Dinner Included

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SMCDS Study Club ▪ In-Person

Date/Time: Thu 9/24, 6:30pm-8:30pm

Speaker: Brandon Granada

Overdenture Case Acceptance

Register Now 2 CE Core

Dinner Included

Required CE ▪ In-Person

Speaker: Julian Goduci

Register for one, or both, using the links

Date/Time: Fri 10/2, 8:30am-12:30pm

CA Dental Practice Act & Infection Control

Register Now 4 CE Core For Teams Too!

 

Date/Time: Fri 10/2, 1:00pm-3:00pm

Cal-OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens

Register Now 2 CE Core For Teams Too!

Continuing Education ▪ In-Person

Date/Time: Sat 10/24, 8:00am-5:00pm

Featured Speakers:

Aman Bhullar, DMD

Sara Andrews, DDS, MS

Sampada Deshpande, DDS

Christopher Concepcion

Ali Oromchian, JD, LLM

Cheryl Calmis, RDH

Peninsula Dental Compliance Symposium

Register Now Up to 6.5 CE For Teams Too!

Breakfast & Lunch Included

Professional Success ▪ In-Person

Date/Time: Sat 10/24, 8:00am-5:00pm

Featured Speakers:

Gavin Shea

Ali Oromchian, JD, LLM

Michael Dinsio, MBA

CJ Williams

Foad Ahmadi, MBA

Forrest Wiederman

Peninsula Business Symposium:

Four Seminars in One Day for

Each Stage of Your Career!

Register Now

Breakfast & Lunch Included

Discounted Tickets Available for Members!

Dentist Members save $80!!

Team Members save $20!!

Ticket: "ADA/CDA Member or Team Member"

Local Component: "San Mateo County Dental Society"

Discounted orders placed by non-members will be canceled.

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Dental Office Prime Location Daly City for Rent

Fully equipped dental office with 3 operatories.

Contact 650.627.6333 or coordinator@belvadental.com

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Pre-owned Portable dental equipment package for sale

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Stanford Student Seeking Community Dentist Interview

Student trying to understand community dental care for head and neck cancer patients after radiation. 30 Minute interview. All participants get a $25 gift card as a token of appreciation.

Please contact Michelle Chen, MD at 650.498.6000 or michelle.chen@stanford.edu


Confidential Practice Transition Opportunity – Cupertino, CA

Some opportunities are about numbers. This one is about legacy. After more than 30 years of serving the community, a highly respected dentist is preparing to retire and is seeking a worthy successor to carry forward the culture, values, and patient-first philosophy that have defined this exceptional practice. Located in the heart of Cupertino, this beautifully appointed private group practice has earned the trust of generations of families and continues to thrive as one of the region’s premier comprehensive dental practices.

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Part-Time Board-Eligible/Board-Certified Endodontist Opportunity – San Mateo, CA

Potential to Expand Based on Patient Demand 

Established multi-specialty dental practice seeking a Board-Eligible or Board-Certified Endodontist to develop and grow an endodontic service within our modern, well-equipped office. See full description


Recently Moved Foreign Dentist Excited to Contribute to a Practice in roles such as Dental Assistant, Treatment Coordinator, Office Manager, or Patient Care Coordinator.

949.594.6078 or email: mohamadreza_dds@yahoo.com


Graduating Dental Student Seeking Associate Position

Alyssa Ka’iulani Cho, is a third-year dental student with two years of clinical experience and a background as a clinical research assistant in Infectious Disease. Skilled in providing comprehensive, patient-centered care in multidisciplinary hospital settings. Seeking to contribute her clinical knowledge, communication skills, and teamwork to a patient focused dental practice.

View Dr. Cho's resumé


Confidential Practice Transition Opportunity – Menlo Park, CA

Rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, legacy dental practice in one of the most desirable areas of Menlo Park. This family-owned practice has been serving the community for over 45 years, with the current owner proudly continuing her father’s legacy. She is now preparing for retirement and is seeking the right successor through a private, confidential transition process.

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Office/Practice for Sale 

Integrity, longevity, stability. 850 sq. ft. available with 40 years goodwill, or can serve as an excellent satellite specialty office. 2 full ops, 3rd easily available. Located in a professional building in South San Francisco in a designated transit corridor with 400 + units of housing to be constructed 1 block away. Biotech and AI employees abound in South San Francisco.

Contact 650.589.4600


Dela Rama Dental Care in South San Francisco is hiring a Dental Assistant / Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) to join our supportive, fast-paced team. We’re looking for a reliable, detail-oriented professional with 3+ years of experience, strong chairside skills, and experience with digital X-rays and intraoral scanning. Responsibilities include assisting during procedures, preparing operatories, maintaining infection control, and delivering an excellent patient experience. X-ray and CPR certification required; RDA license and coronal polishing preferred. $30+/hr DOE, full-time and must be available on Saturdays. Benefits include medical insurance, 401(k), company-paid life insurance, paid vacation, 529 education savings plan, and discounted dental care. Interested? Please email your resume and cover letter to toothfairy@delaramadental.com. Apply today to join a team where your work is valued!

Notices & Resources

NEW


1. Is your dental practice prepped for the upcoming HIPAA Rule changes?


2. Aspen Dental settlement signals California AG will enforce truth-in-advertising rules


3. ADA Seeks Member Input on CDT Codes for Local Anesthesia


ONGOING


1. "Foundations First" DA training course now available from the ADA and Immersify


2. Invest in the Growth of Your Team with ADA’s Dental Patient Service Coordinator Program


3. FREE 8/4 CDA Webinar: Beyond Blood Sugar: Type 1 Diabetes and Oral Health Connections


4. 67 changes coming to CDT 2027


5. Free 5-Minute HR Risk Assessment of Dental Practices


6. 📝Survey: SMCDS Continuing Education & Networking Preferences


7. Federal Impacts on Dentistry in California


8. Additional Resources for Prescribing Controlled Substances (Schedule II Opioid Drugs)


9. Additional Opioid Use Disorder Training Resources


10. San Mateo County Substance Abuse Resources


11. Free Update to Your Required Sexual Harassment Prevention Training


12. Online Registry for Health Care Professionals Requesting Exemptions to E-Prescription Requirements


13. 12-week in-office dental assistant training curriculum available to CDA members


14. Recruitment strategies to overcome staffing shortages in dental offices


15. ADA’s Cyber-Security Resources


16. Prescribing and Dispensing Q&A

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