SCCDS Dental Society

Dental volunteers needed! Kick off #BlackHistoryMonth by participating in a dental screening event for the African American Community Service Agency on Sat, February 4 from 2 - 5 pm. For details or to sign up, contact Somayeh at Somayeh.Bolourchi@phd.sccgov.org #dentists #sanjose

The ADA respectfully yet strongly disagrees with the World Health Organization’s recommendation to delay “routine” dental care in certain situations due to COVID-19, citing that dentistry is essential health care. Read the full statement: bit.ly/2DFpYXE

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) will host a webcast, "Getting Started with the Provider Relief Fund for Medicaid, CHIP and Dental Providers,” Mon., July 27, at 12pm PST webex.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?…

#sccds Member #Dentists ! Check your email for our Short Cuts blast... now coming out twice per month and full of courses, info and news!

#SCCDS has created this video to assure our community that we are opening with protocols in place so that they can feel safe in returning to their #dentists to seek needed oral health care. Please share with your colleagues, patients and the public. youtu.be/GPoxy3V27KY

With CA poised to slowly reopen & the state not responding to urgent requests that dentists be adequately prepared to return to safe practice, CDA is increasing efforts w/ legislators to allow vital PPE to be distributed to #CAdentists. Read more: bit.ly/2LbN87P

New order within #SantaClara county says: - Essential businesses must stop performing non-essential functions - Parks will be closed, if they haven't been already. - Construction work will be halted. kpix.com/live

SCC Public Health Dept. holding press conference now discussing changes to existing shelter in place order. New date: at least May 3. Tighter restrictions coming. #dentists #sccds #COVID19 #santaclaracounty #coronavirus #SocialDistancing

Can dentists do anything more than the standard precautions to minimize transmission of COVID-19 in their offices? For answers to this and more, visit ADA.org/virus for the latest FAQ.

Why Staying Home Saves Lives: Flattening The Pandemic's Curve' : Shots - Health News : NPR npr.org/sections/healt…

CDA strongly recommends that dentists practicing in California voluntarily suspend non-essential or non-urgent dental care for the next 14 days. We will continue to monitor developments around COVID-19 (#coronavirus). Get the latest from CDA here. #COVID19 bit.ly/CDACOVID19

Your dental society is working to support you, your practice and your patients during this difficult time. AS OF 3/13/2020, CDC RECOMMENDS postponing or canceling elective procedures. There is no requirement at this time to close your business. cdc.gov/coronavirus/20…

#SCCDS members: In case you hadn't heard already, our March membership meeting has been canceled but ALL other courses and events are still scheduled to take place as normal. sccds.org/march-general-…

On Saturday, January 11, SCCDS warmly welcomed our 2020 President, Dr. Bao Khanh Nguyen with an elegant dinner dance attended by her friends, family and colleagues. We are looking forward to a year of leadership,… instagram.com/p/B7Y4ueqJDRL/…

All 50 States ranked for the best states for dentists to practice in, the best states tend to be relatively prosperous areas. Click the link to view the full list. qoo.ly/zznjmt

This year's Halloween Party was so much fun! #sccds #halloween #party #halloweencostumes instagram.com/p/B4arHzBJn3H/…

#SCCDS Members! Join us as our General Membership Meeting season resumes this Thursday! sccds.org/sccds-events/g… @… instagram.com/p/B2PzgIepdei/…

Is Vaping Bad for Your Teeth? Here’s What Dental Experts Have to Say health.com/oral-health/is…

In the September 2019 feature article from “The Cutting Edge” Susan L. Quan, MBA, MPH, RDH provides a call to action for dentists to take a role in educating their patients and themselves about nutrition. #sccds… instagram.com/p/B1zKjZhpQQA/…

Our New Member BBQ was awesome! Loads of tasty BBQ dishes were provided by Smoked Out BBQ of Santa Clara. Members chatted, networked and made friends over a delicious dinner. Thanks to all who attended! See you at… instagram.com/p/B1Jz_7qJ0NF/…