November 20-21, 2026
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Class Passes for Everyone
Course 102, 202 & 402, 502
Course 102, 202 & 402, 502
Dentist
1-Class Pass = $ 129.00 1-Day Pass = $ 249.00
2-Day Pass = $ 479.00
Staff
1-Class Pass = $ 89.00
1-Day Pass = $ 169.00
2-Day Pass = $ 299.00
Lunch Included with
Day - Pass Only
Parking $8
Course 102, 202 & 402, 502
Course 102, 202 & 402, 502
Course 102, 202 & 402, 502
*This course has a fee of + $75.00
Medical Insurance Billing for Dentistry Certification
8am-12pm
Dental Insurance Billing & Coding Certification
FRIDAY & SATURDAY
1pm-5pm
More Workshops Coming Soon
Course 102, 202 & 402, 502
More Workshops Coming Soon
We have partnerships with dental manufactures around the world, providing our members with opportunities to study and conduct hands on workshops.
Our Commitment
Course 102, 202 & 402, 502
More Workshops Coming Soon
We are committed to fostering the highest quality speakers for our community.
We valuing the unique perspectives and experiences of bring our members the best possible education in our industry.
FEATURED SPEAKERS NOVEMBER 20-21, 2026
Owais Farooqi, DDS, MDS, MPH, FACHE
Owais Farooqi, DDS, MDS, MPH, FACHE
Owais Farooqi, DDS, MDS, MPH, FACHE
Making Sense of AI in Dentistry: A Practical Introduction for the Dental Team
CLASS # 505
12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
2 CE
Saturday
Dr. Anthony “Rick” Cardoza
Owais Farooqi, DDS, MDS, MPH, FACHE
Owais Farooqi, DDS, MDS, MPH, FACHE
Diode Laser Certification
Class #400
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
8 CE
Saturday
Dr. Peter Nordland
Owais Farooqi, DDS, MDS, MPH, FACHE
Cassandra Parsons Vizisites
Periodontal Plastic Surgery to assist the restoration team.
CLASS # 106
8:15 am - 11:30 am
3.5 CE
Friday
Cassandra Parsons Vizisites
Owais Farooqi, DDS, MDS, MPH, FACHE
Cassandra Parsons Vizisites
Find and Fix the Gaps in Your Dental Marketing
A hands-on workshop
CLASS # 206
12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
2 CE
Friday
FEATURED SPEAKERS NOVEMBER 20-21, 2026
Howard Katz BDS DDS
Neuromodulators (Botox, Dysport, Xeomin) Certification
Live Patient Training $1,799 = Dr + 1 Staff
CLASS # 405
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
8 CE
Saturday
Dr. Anthony “Rick” Cardoza
Twenty-first Century Laser-Assisted Dentistry
Class #203
12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
2 CE
Friday
Dr. Joel Berger
Suzanne Robertson, RDH, Myofunctional Therapist, AOMT-
Implant Complications and Solutions
CLASS # 503
12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
2 CE
Friday
Suzanne Robertson, RDH, Myofunctional Therapist, AOMT-
Suzanne Robertson, RDH, Myofunctional Therapist, AOMT-
Myofunctional Therapy and the Dental Practice - Workshop
CLASS # 103 & 403
8:00 am - 11:30 am
3.5 CE
Friday and Saturday
Friday, November 20, 2026
Class 101
Infection Control for License Renewal and OSHA for the Dental Office.
8:15am
-
11:30am, 3 CE
Speaker ~ Cary Schaffner Friday, November 20, 2026
Class 101
Infection Control for License Renewal and OSHA for the Dental Office.
This Course has no additional fee to the attendee
This Category I course provides an overview of the
Infection Control standards. It will br...
8:15am
-
11:30am, 3 CE
Speaker ~ Cary Schaffner Friday, November 20, 2026
Class 102
Dental Insurance Billing & Coding Certification
8am
-
12pm 4 CE
Speaker ~ Rebecca Gerber Friday, November 20, 2026
Class 102
Dental Insurance Billing & Coding Certification
*This course has a Hands-on fee of $75
Having properly trained staff is vital for the success of the practice. This is especially true when ...
8am
-
12pm 4 CE
Speaker ~ Rebecca Gerber Friday, November 20, 2026
Class 103
Myofunctional Therapy and the Dental Practice - Workshop
8:30am
-
11pm 2 CE
Speaker ~ Suzanne Robertson, RDH, Myofunctional Therapist, AOMT-C Friday, November 20, 2026
Class 103
Myofunctional Therapy and the Dental Practice - Workshop
This Course has no additional fee to the attendee
Join us for a dynamic and hands-on workshop designed specifically for dental professionals ...
8:30am
-
11pm 2 CE
Speaker ~ Suzanne Robertson, RDH, Myofunctional Therapist, AOMT-C Friday, November 20, 2026
Class 104
DISPELLING THE “CSI” EFFECT MYTH: AN OVERVIEW OF CONTEMPORARY FORENSIC DENTISTRY
8:15am
-
11:30 am 3.5CE
Speaker ~ Dr. Anthony “Rick” Cardoza Friday, November 20, 2026
Class 104
DISPELLING THE “CSI” EFFECT MYTH: AN OVERVIEW OF CONTEMPORARY FORENSIC DENTISTRY
*This Course has no additional fee to the attendee
Because of the current popularity of forensic faire in television, the general public is g...
8:15am
-
11:30 am 3.5CE
Speaker ~ Dr. Anthony “Rick” Cardoza Friday, November 20, 2026
Friday, November 20, 2026
Class 105
Creating an Inclusive Practice: Understanding the Unique Needs of Your Patients Through an IEP Lens
8:15am
-
11:30am 3.5 CE
Speaker~ Daneida Cooper Friday, November 20, 2026
Class 105
Creating an Inclusive Practice: Understanding the Unique Needs of Your Patients Through an IEP Lens
This Course has no additional fee to the attendee
An inclusive practice recognizes that no two patients learn, communicate, or engage with...
8:15am
-
11:30am 3.5 CE
Speaker~ Daneida Cooper Friday, November 20, 2026
Friday, November 20, 2026
Class 106
Periodontal Plastic Surgery to assist the restoration team.
8:00am
-
11:30am 3.5 CE
Speaker~ Dr. Peter Nordland Friday, November 20, 2026
Class 106
Periodontal Plastic Surgery to assist the restoration team.
This Course has no additional fee to the attendee
Dr. Peter Nordland is currently the president elect of the prestigious American Academy of ...
8:00am
-
11:30am 3.5 CE
Speaker~ Dr. Peter Nordland Friday, November 20, 2026
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2026
Class 201
California Dental Practice Act
12:30pm
-
2:30pm ~ 2CE
Speaker ~ Kathy Dennis Friday, November 20, 2026
Class 201
California Dental Practice Act
*This Course has no additional fee to the attendee
This Category I course provides an overview of the Dental Practice Act with emphasis on re...
12:30pm
-
2:30pm ~ 2CE
Speaker ~ Kathy Dennis Friday, November 20, 2026
Class 202
Medical Insurance Billing for Dentistry Certification
1:00pm
-
5:00pm ~ 4CE
Speaker ~ Rebecca Gerber Friday, November 20, 2026
Class 202
Medical Insurance Billing for Dentistry Certification
*This course has a Hands-on fee of $75
Billing medical insurance can be an untapped revenue source in many dental practices, and is becoming ...
1:00pm
-
5:00pm ~ 4CE
Speaker ~ Rebecca Gerber Friday, November 20, 2026
Class 203
Twenty-first Century Laser-Assisted Dentistry
12:30pm
-
2:30pm ~ 2CE
Speaker ~ Dr. Anthony “Rick” Cardoza Friday, November 20, 2026
Class 203
Twenty-first Century Laser-Assisted Dentistry
This Course has no additional fee to the attendee
This presentation will contrast the daily challenges faced in the conventional delivery of ...
12:30pm
-
2:30pm ~ 2CE
Speaker ~ Dr. Anthony “Rick” Cardoza Friday, November 20, 2026
Class 204
Dental Sleep Medicine and ENT: A Multi-y Approach for Better Patient Outcomes
12:30pm
-
2:30pm ~ 2CE
Speaker ~ Paul Schalch Lepe MD, FACS Friday, November 20, 2026
Class 204
Dental Sleep Medicine and ENT: A Multi-y Approach for Better Patient Outcomes
*This Course has no additional fee to the attendee
At the conclusion of this presentation, participants will be able to:
- Understand areas o...
12:30pm
-
2:30pm ~ 2CE
Speaker ~ Paul Schalch Lepe MD, FACS Friday, November 20, 2026
Class 205
RETAINING AND ATTRACTING TALENT THROUGH EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
12:30pm
-
2:30pm ~ 2CE
Speaker ~ Porter Madsen Friday, November 20, 2026
Class 205
RETAINING AND ATTRACTING TALENT THROUGH EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
*This Course has no additional fee to the attendee
This session focuses on employee benefits, emphasizing attracting and retaining top talent...
12:30pm
-
2:30pm ~ 2CE
Speaker ~ Porter Madsen Friday, November 20, 2026
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2026
Class 206
From Clicks to Patients: Find and Fix the Gaps in Your Dental Marketing A hands-on workshop to attra
12:30pm
-
2:30pm ~ 2CE
Speaker ~ Cassandra Parsons, November 20, 2026
Class 206
From Clicks to Patients: Find and Fix the Gaps in Your Dental Marketing A hands-on workshop to attra
*This Course has no additional fee for the attendee
You've invested in your practice. Is your marketing helping potential patients understan...
12:30pm
-
2:30pm ~ 2CE
Speaker ~ Cassandra Parsons, November 20, 2026
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2026
Class 301
CPR
3pm
-
6pm 3 CE
Instructor ~ CPR AHA BLS Friday, November 20, 2026
Class 301
CPR
*This course has an additional hands-on fee +$25.00
The CPR and Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers(BLS)
Classroom Course is design...
3pm
-
6pm 3 CE
Instructor ~ CPR AHA BLS Friday, November 20, 2026
Class 302
Posture, Pain, and the Dental Profession: A Better Way to Feel Better
3pm
-
5pm 2 CE
Instructor ~ Friday, November 20, 2026
Class 302
Posture, Pain, and the Dental Profession: A Better Way to Feel Better
3pm
-
5pm 2 CE
Instructor ~ Friday, November 20, 2026
Class 303
Creating Custom Social Media using SEO, AEO, and GEO Secrets to the Algorithm
3pm
-
5pm 2 CE
Instructor ~ Galina Ippolito Friday, November 20, 2026
Class 303
Creating Custom Social Media using SEO, AEO, and GEO Secrets to the Algorithm
In today's digital age, maintaining a robust online image is crucial, especially for dental offices where trust and professionalism are key ...
3pm
-
5pm 2 CE
Instructor ~ Galina Ippolito Friday, November 20, 2026
Class 304
Key Strategies for Practice Transition Success
3pm
-
5pm 2 CE
Instructor ~ Kathy Dennis Friday, November 20, 2026
Class 304
Key Strategies for Practice Transition Success
*This Course has no additional fee to the attendee
This session is a must for dental practice owners 0-8 years away from transitioning out of...
3pm
-
5pm 2 CE
Instructor ~ Kathy Dennis Friday, November 20, 2026
Class 305
Are you still taking impressions? How about Scanning?
3pm
-
5pm 2 CE
Instructor ~ Dr. Israel Ismaj Friday, November 20, 2026
Class 305
Are you still taking impressions? How about Scanning?
*This Course has no additional fee to the attendee
In dentistry, scanning and impressions are two different ways of
creating a model of the pa...
3pm
-
5pm 2 CE
Instructor ~ Dr. Israel Ismaj Friday, November 20, 2026
Saturday, November 21, 2026
Class 400
Diode Laser Certification
8:15am
-
5:00pm, 8 CE
Speaker ~ Dr. Anthony “Rick” Cardoza Saturday, November 21, 2026
Class 400
Diode Laser Certification
This course has a 1-day fee of
Dentist: $595.00, Staff Member: $495.00
Our Diode Laser Certification course is designed to provide informat...
8:15am
-
5:00pm, 8 CE
Speaker ~ Dr. Anthony “Rick” Cardoza Saturday, November 21, 2026
Class 401
Infection Control for License Renewal and OSHA for the Dental Office.
8:15am
-
11:30am, 3 CE
Speaker ~ Cary Schaffner Saturday, November 21, 2026
Class 401
Infection Control for License Renewal and OSHA for the Dental Office.
This Course has no additional fee to the attendee
This Category I course provides an overview of the
Infection Control standards. It will br...
8:15am
-
11:30am, 3 CE
Speaker ~ Cary Schaffner Saturday, November 21, 2026
Class 402
Dental Insurance Billing & Coding Certification
8:00am
-
12pm 4 CE
Speaker ~ Rebecca Gerber Saturday, November 21, 2026
Class 402
Dental Insurance Billing & Coding Certification
*This course has a Hands-on fee of $75
Having properly trained staff is vital for the success of the practice. This is especially true when...
8:00am
-
12pm 4 CE
Speaker ~ Rebecca Gerber Saturday, November 21, 2026
Class 403
Myofunctional Therapy and the Dental Practice - Workshop
8:00am
-
11:45am, 4 CE
Speaker ~ Suzanne Robertson, RDH, Myofunctional Therapist, AOMT-C Saturday, November 21, 2026
Class 403
Myofunctional Therapy and the Dental Practice - Workshop
This Course has no additional fee to the attendee
Join us for a dynamic and hands-on workshop designed specifically for dental professionals ...
8:00am
-
11:45am, 4 CE
Speaker ~ Suzanne Robertson, RDH, Myofunctional Therapist, AOMT-C Saturday, November 21, 2026
Class 404
Front Office Boot Camp, “Treatment Planning and Case Presentation”
8am
-
11:45am, 4 CE
Speaker ~ Kathy Dennis Saturday, November 21, 2026
Class 404
Front Office Boot Camp, “Treatment Planning and Case Presentation”
This Course has no additional fee to the attendee
The purpose of this lecture is to increase patient acceptance in your office with proven s...
8am
-
11:45am, 4 CE
Speaker ~ Kathy Dennis Saturday, November 21, 2026
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2026
Class 405
Neuromodulators (Botox, Dysport, Xeomin) in your practice:
8:30am
-
5pm 8 CE
Speaker~ Howard Katz BDS DDS Saturday, November 21, 2026
Class 405
Neuromodulators (Botox, Dysport, Xeomin) in your practice:
This course has a 1-day fee of Dentist + 1 Staff= $1799.00
You will leave this hands-on program with the skills to identify facial muscl...
8:30am
-
5pm 8 CE
Speaker~ Howard Katz BDS DDS Saturday, November 21, 2026
Class 406
Full Arch with Focus: A Realistic and Simple Approach to Full Arch Dentistry
8:30am
-
5pm 8 CE
Speaker~Zest Dental Solution Saturday, November 21, 2026
Class 406
Full Arch with Focus: A Realistic and Simple Approach to Full Arch Dentistry
Course Abstract:
In the Zest Dental Solutions FIXED Fundamentals Course series, participants will attend a comprehensive online and in-person...
8:30am
-
5pm 8 CE
Speaker~Zest Dental Solution Saturday, November 21, 2026
Saturday, November 21, 2026
Class 501
California Dental Practice Act
12:30pm
-
2:30pm ~ 2CE
Speaker ~ Kathy Dennis Saturday, November 21, 2026
Class 501
California Dental Practice Act
*This Course has no additional fee to the attendee
This Category I course provides an overview of the Dental Practice Act with emphasis on re...
12:30pm
-
2:30pm ~ 2CE
Speaker ~ Kathy Dennis Saturday, November 21, 2026
Class 502
Medical Insurance Billing for Dentistry Certification
1:00pm
-
5:00pm ~ 4CE
Speaker ~ Rebecca Gerber Saturday, November 21, 2026
Class 502
Medical Insurance Billing for Dentistry Certification
*This course has a Hands-on fee of $75
Billing medical insurance can be an untapped revenue source in many dental practices, and is becoming ...
1:00pm
-
5:00pm ~ 4CE
Speaker ~ Rebecca Gerber Saturday, November 21, 2026
Class 503
Implant Complications and Solutions
12:30pm
-
2:30pm ~ 2CE
Speaker ~ Dr. Joel Berger Saturday, November 21, 2026
Class 503
Implant Complications and Solutions
• Identify common biological, mechanical, and prosthetic complications associated with dental implant therapy.
• Recognize key risk factors a...
12:30pm
-
2:30pm ~ 2CE
Speaker ~ Dr. Joel Berger Saturday, November 21, 2026
Class 504
Retaining and Attracting talent through employee benefits
12:30pm
-
2:30pm ~ 2CE
Speaker ~ Porter Madsen and John DeMarks Saturday, November 21, 2026
Class 504
Retaining and Attracting talent through employee benefits
This session focuses on employee benefits, emphasizing attracting and retaining top talent. It highlights the importance of protecting busin...
12:30pm
-
2:30pm ~ 2CE
Speaker ~ Porter Madsen and John DeMarks Saturday, November 21, 2026
Class 505
Making Sense of AI in Dentistry: A Practical Introduction for the Dental Team
12:30pm
-
2:30pm ~ 2CE
Speaker ~ Owais Farooqi, DDS, MDS, MPH, FACHE Saturday, November 21, 2026
Class 505
Making Sense of AI in Dentistry: A Practical Introduction for the Dental Team
AI is showing up across dentistry, but understanding what it actually does—and what it doesn’t—is not always easy. This session is designed ...
12:30pm
-
2:30pm ~ 2CE
Speaker ~ Owais Farooqi, DDS, MDS, MPH, FACHE Saturday, November 21, 2026
Saturday, November 21, 2026
Class 601
CPR
3pm
-
6pm 3 CE
Instructor ~ CPR AHA BLS Saturday, November 21, 2026
Class 601
CPR
*This course has an additional hands-on fee +$25.00
The CPR and Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers(BLS)
Classroom Course is design...
3pm
-
6pm 3 CE
Instructor ~ CPR AHA BLS Saturday, November 21, 2026
Class 602
Numbers Don’t Lie! Understanding the Numbers for Practice Sellers and Buyers
3pm
-
5pm 2 CE
Speaker ~ Kathy Dennis Saturday, November 21, 2026
Class 602
Numbers Don’t Lie! Understanding the Numbers for Practice Sellers and Buyers
*This Course has no additional fee to the attendee
A pain point for both buyers and sellers in a practice transition is evaluating the number...
3pm
-
5pm 2 CE
Speaker ~ Kathy Dennis Saturday, November 21, 2026
Class 603
In today's digital age, maintaining a robust online image is crucial, especially for dental offices
3pm
-
5pm 2 CE
Speaker ~ Galina Ippolito Saturday, November 21, 2026
Class 603
In today's digital age, maintaining a robust online image is crucial, especially for dental offices
*This Course has no additional fee to the attendee
In today's digital age, maintaining a robust online image is crucial, especially for denta...
3pm
-
5pm 2 CE
Speaker ~ Galina Ippolito Saturday, November 21, 2026
Class 604
Introduction to Craniofacial Sleep Medicine
3pm
-
5pm 2 CE
Speaker ~ Dr. Marija Mitic Saturday, November 21, 2026
Class 604
Introduction to Craniofacial Sleep Medicine
*This Course has no additional fee to the attendee
This introductory lecture explores the growing role of dentistry in identifying and ma...
3pm
-
5pm 2 CE
Speaker ~ Dr. Marija Mitic Saturday, November 21, 2026
Contact Us
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CEA DENTAL, SAN DIEGO DENTAL CONVENTION
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Monday - Saturday: 8am - 6pm (central time)
Sunday: Closed
San diego Dental Convention - Handlery Hotel - Sa
950 Hotel Circle North, San Diego, CA 92108
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