BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CDA - ECPv6.11.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.cda.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for CDA REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250517T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250517T110000 DTSTAMP:20250504T230558 CREATED:20250120T175549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250120T175552Z UID:10000673-1747472400-1747479600@www.cda.org SUMMARY:Resilience in Dentistry DESCRIPTION:Welcome to our transformative course on a holistic approach to improving resilience and preventing burnout in dentistry!Recognizing the multifaceted challenges faced by dental professionals\, this program goes beyond traditional methods by embracing a comprehensive and integrative perspective. We will explore strategies encompassing mental\, emotional\, and physical well-being\, fostering resilience from a holistic standpoint. From mindfulness practices to effective stress management techniques\, this course aims to equip dental professionals with a diverse toolkit for self-care. By embracing a holistic approach\, we strive to create a foundation for sustained well-being\, enabling you to navigate the demands of dentistry with balance and resilience. Join us on this journey towards a more comprehensive and integrative approach to professional fulfillment and longevity in the dental field.Topics covered: \n\n\n\n\nBreathing 4-7-8 exercise\n\n\n\nIntroduction of integrative medicine as a philosophy\n\n\n\nOverview of stressors unique to the dental profession\n\n\n\nIntroduction to stress response and effects on the body\n\n\n\nIntroduction to the relaxation response\n\n\n\nMINDBODY modalities to activate the relaxation response\n\n\n\nIntroduction to mindfulness meditation\n\n\n\nCome to your senses mindfulness exercise\n\n\n\nIntroduction to deep breathing techniques\n\n\n\n4-7-8 breathing technique\n\n\n\nBox breathing\n\n\n\nHeart compassion meditation exercise\n\n\n\nIntroduction to aromatherapy\n\n\n\nIntroduction to adaptogens and herbal medicine URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/resilience-in-dentistry-2/ LOCATION:UCLA School of Dentistry\, 714 Tiverton\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90095\, United States CATEGORIES:Affiliate In-Person Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250531T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250531T140000 DTSTAMP:20250504T230558 CREATED:20250120T175147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250120T175149Z UID:10000672-1748682000-1748700000@www.cda.org SUMMARY:Intro to Acupuncture Points and Needle Based Therapy in Everyday Dentistry DESCRIPTION:This lecture course will provide an overview of Traditional Chinese Medicine acupuncture points and different needle based therapy for managing common dental and orofacial conditions. Descriptions and applications will focus on a patient centered\, personalized\, integrative and complementary approach. Requirements to expand a scope of practice to include Dental Acupuncture will also be covered.Course Topics: \n\n\n\n\n“East meets West” the current evidence for Complementary and Integrative Personalized Precision care\n\n\n\nEastern vs Western philosophy and diagnosis\n\n\n\nDry vs Wet needling\n\n\n\nCommon acupuncture point useful in everyday dentistry and management of anxiety and gagging\n\n\n\nRequirements to expand scope of practice to include Dental Acupuncture\n\n\n\nAseptic technique\, needle types and design\, localizing common dental acupuncture points\, and needling techniques URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/intro-to-acupuncture-points-and-needle-based-therapy-in-everyday-dentistry/ LOCATION:UCLA School of Dentistry\, 714 Tiverton\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90095\, United States CATEGORIES:Affiliate In-Person Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T170000 DTSTAMP:20250504T230558 CREATED:20250120T173749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250120T174634Z UID:10000670-1749283200-1749315600@www.cda.org SUMMARY:Mandibular Advancement Devices in the Management of Sleep Disordered Breathing (Session 1 of 2) DESCRIPTION:This course will provide an overview of the types of mandibular advancement devices used in the management of sleep disordered breathing\, the pathophysiology of the airway and practice parameters for the dentist in the screening\, treatment and follow-up of the mandibular advancement device.This course will take place over 2-days. Both days will have a didactic and lab sessions. Impressions and bite registrations (both with impression materials and digital scanning will be demonstrated) with the use of a George Gauge will be taken and the participant will use this information to take impressions at their practice and have a mandibular advancement device fabricated and brought to the second day of the course for delivery. Different appliances will be assigned to participants so a variety of appliances can be observed during the day of delivery.Learning Topics: \n\n\n\n\nReview the pathophysiology of sleep disordered breathing and the effects of MAD’s on the airway\n\n\n\nReview practice parameters for the management of SDB with MAD’s\n\n\n\nReview indications and contraindications for the use of MAD’s\n\n\n\nReview of a sleep study report\n\n\n\nUnderstand PAP therapy and its indications (CPAP\, BiPAP\, APAP)\n\n\n\nHands on sessions in taking impressions and bite registrations for the fabrication of mandibular advancement devices (Session 1)\n\n\n\nDeliver a mandibular advancement device (Session 2) URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/mandibular-advancement-devices-in-the-management-of-sleep-disordered-breathing/ LOCATION:UCLA School of Dentistry\, 714 Tiverton\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90095\, United States CATEGORIES:Affiliate In-Person Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250623T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250627T123000 DTSTAMP:20250504T230558 CREATED:20250120T173416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250120T173418Z UID:10000669-1750665600-1751027400@www.cda.org SUMMARY:Hawaii Symposium 2025 DESCRIPTION:Our Annual UCLA Hawaii Symposium in 2025 will be held at the Hyatt Regency Maui on the West shores of the island of Maui.We will have speakers on multiple topics. Lectures are each morning 8:00 am – 12:30 pm.This symposium is open to all dental professionals.We hope you’ll come join us this year for a great vacation and exceptional education. Aloha! URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/hawaii-symposium-2025/ LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Maui\, 200 Nohea Kai Drive\, Lahaina\, HI\, 96761\, United States CATEGORIES:Affiliate In-Person Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250719T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250719T170000 DTSTAMP:20250504T230558 CREATED:20250120T174649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250120T174649Z UID:10000671-1752912000-1752944400@www.cda.org SUMMARY:Mandibular Advancement Devices in the Management of Sleep Disordered Breathing (Session 2 of 2) DESCRIPTION:This course will provide an overview of the types of mandibular advancement devices used in the management of sleep disordered breathing\, the pathophysiology of the airway and practice parameters for the dentist in the screening\, treatment and follow-up of the mandibular advancement device.This course will take place over 2-days. Both days will have a didactic and lab sessions. Impressions and bite registrations (both with impression materials and digital scanning will be demonstrated) with the use of a George Gauge will be taken and the participant will use this information to take impressions at their practice and have a mandibular advancement device fabricated and brought to the second day of the course for delivery. Different appliances will be assigned to participants so a variety of appliances can be observed during the day of delivery.Learning Topics: \n\n\n\n\nReview the pathophysiology of sleep disordered breathing and the effects of MAD’s on the airway\n\n\n\nReview practice parameters for the management of SDB with MAD’s\n\n\n\nReview indications and contraindications for the use of MAD’s\n\n\n\nReview of a sleep study report\n\n\n\nUnderstand PAP therapy and its indications (CPAP\, BiPAP\, APAP)\n\n\n\nHands on sessions in taking impressions and bite registrations for the fabrication of mandibular advancement devices (Session 1)\n\n\n\nDeliver a mandibular advancement device (Session 2) URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/mandibular-advancement-devices-in-the-management-of-sleep-disordered-breathing-session-1-of-2/ LOCATION:UCLA School of Dentistry\, 714 Tiverton\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90095\, United States CATEGORIES:Affiliate In-Person Event END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR