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SUMMARY:What Dentists Need to Know About Minimal Sedation SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT | NO WALK-INS\nMinimal sedation is a simple yet powerful tool to reduce patient anxiety and improve patient satisfaction. In Texas\, Level 1 minimal sedation is easily accessible to all dentists. This presentation provides a practical and up-to-date guide to minimal sedation Texas. Attendees will learn how to safely implement minimal sedation in their daily practice while ensuring they are compliant with current Texas State Board of Dental Examiners regulations. \nThis program is designed to improve the participant’s ability to: \n\nDescribe the requirements for obtaining and maintaining a Level 1 Sedation Permit in Texas\nExplain the necessary monitoring\, documentation\, personnel\, and equipment for compliant sedation delivery\nDescribe safe clinical protocols for administering minimal sedation for various patient populations\nRecognize common errors with minimal sedation in dental practice\n\nBrandon Key\, DDS earned a Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry and Spanish from the University of New Mexico\, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude. He then earned a Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree from UT Health Science Center at San Antonio School of Dentistry. He graduated as valedictorian of his class with a distinction in research. After dental school\, Dr. Key completed a 3-year dental anesthesiology residency at Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine and University Hospital. He is a diplomate of the American Dental Board of Anesthesiology. \nDr. Key joined the UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry’s Bernard and Gloria Pepper Katz Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in 2023. Since then\, he has served on the anesthesia staff at Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital and as a clinical faculty member at the school of dentistry. He provides sedation and anesthesia for pediatric and adult patients in both office and hospital settings. He is actively involved in clinical and didactic dental education and research. His research interests include pediatric sedation and anesthesia\, perioperative medicine\, patient safety\, and post-surgical pain management. \nDr. Key is originally from the beautiful state of New Mexico\, but now happily calls Houston his home with his wife\, who is also a devoted UTHealth doctor. \nConflict of Interest:  None disclosed. \nCancellations received before September 11\, 2025 will be assessed a 25% administrative fee\, cancellations received after this date will be non-refundable. Registration fees are for this meeting only. \nGreater Houston Dental Society is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors\, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. \n  \nGreater Houston Dental Society designates this activity for 1.5 hours of continuing education credits. \n 
URL:https://www.ghds.org/event/member-ce-event/
LOCATION:Hugo’s\, 1600 Westheimer\, Houston\, 77006\, United States
CATEGORIES:Membership Meeting
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SUMMARY:OSHA Compliance
DESCRIPTION:OSHA Compliance: OSHA Training for Dental Professionals \nIntroductory OSHA training program to guide staff through OSHA regulations and steps for compliance. For staff needing basic OSHA training. \nThis introductory OSHA training program guides staff through OSHA regulations and steps for compliance and may be used for new employees as the first session on OSHA compliance and/or current staff who have not received basic training. \nIt covers the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard which includes exposure\, control plan\, personal protective equipment\, HBV\, HIV\, post-exposure evaluation and follow up as well as the Hazard Communication Standard\, which includes Material Safety Data Sheets and hazardous chemicals. Information for the dentist or compliance manager including study materials\, checklists\, and a quiz will be provided. \nMs. Jill Yeager has been working in dentistry for over 30 years. She has presented programs for the Texas Dental Association\, Greater Houston Dental Society and UTHSC Dental Branch Houston and works with offices on compliance issues (OSHA\, HIPAA\, Radiation Safety & CPR). She understands the realities of compliance because she faces those challenges on a daily basis. \nConflict of Interest: None \nGreater Houston Dental Society is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors\, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. \nCancellations received before September 25\, 2025 will be assessed a 25% administrative fee\, cancellations received after this date will be non-refundable. Registration fees are for this meeting only.
URL:https://www.ghds.org/event/osha-compliance/
LOCATION:Online\, Houston\, TX\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251106T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251106T203000
DTSTAMP:20260415T213646
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SUMMARY:Practice\, Partners and Party - An Evening of Innovation\, Connection & Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Practice\, Partners and Party \nAn Evening of Innovation\, Connection & Celebration \nJoin us for a dynamic event designed to spotlight the vendors who power our practices\, elevate our patient care\, and keep our dental community thriving. Come meet the people behind the products and services that make dentistry better every day. \nPractice: Learn about the technology and services provided by our vendor Partners in this fun interactive setting. \nPartners: Connect and build meaningful relationships with leaders\, Partners\, and fellow dental professionals. \nParty: Let’s toast to progress! Enjoy great food and drinks in a relaxed atmosphere and celebrate the future of dentistry.\nRegistration coming soon. \n 
URL:https://www.ghds.org/event/practicepartnersparty/
LOCATION:Hungry’s Rice Village\, 2356 Rice Boulevard\, Houston\, TX\, 77005
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260124T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260124T130000
DTSTAMP:20260415T213646
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SUMMARY:The Happy Project with Greater Houston Dental Society
DESCRIPTION:The Happy Project\, the Yellow Rose Way.\nBring your team to Yellow Rose Fitness for a private\, coach-led workout for all levels designed to boost energy\, build teamwork\, and recharge the mind and body. \nWe will provide the facility\, equipment\, coach\, and workout. Your team just shows up ready to move! \nPerfect for team-building\, connections\, and de-stressing.\nThis is what we call Advancing Happy!
URL:https://www.ghds.org/event/the-happy-project-with-greater-houston-dental-society/
LOCATION:TX
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260212T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260212T130000
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SUMMARY:Empowering The Next Generation
DESCRIPTION:Empowering the Next Generation brings UTHealth School of Dentistry students face-to-face with practicing GHDS dentists for real-world insight\, mentorship\, and candid career conversations. This free\, students-only experience is designed to bridge the gap between dental education and professional practice—at no cost\, just opportunity. \nSubmit questions for panelists to klewis@ghds.org
URL:https://www.ghds.org/event/empowering-the-next-generation/
LOCATION:UT Houston Health Houston School of Dentistry\, 7500 Cambridge Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77054\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260219T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260219T180000
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SUMMARY:GHDS Member Meeting and CE
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we welcome TDA President\, Glenn D. Hall\, DDS\, CPP-T \nCE Program – Digital Dentistry for Predictable Anterior Esthetics – Lecture \n \nPresented by Sompop Bencharit\, DDS\, MS\, PhD\, FACP \nDigital Dentistry and Anterior Aesthetics is a focused\, clinically driven program centered on achieving predictable esthetic outcomes for anterior single-tooth implants. Participants will learn how to digitally plan ideal 3D implant positioning in the esthetic zone\, harmonizing midline\, incisal edge\, and gingival architecture with bone and soft-tissue constraints. The course details immediate single implant placement and provisionalization workflows\, from case selection and atraumatic extraction to primary stability targets\, gap management\, and guided surgery. Emphasis is placed on implant selection\, development of emergence profiles with custom healing abutments and provisionals to optimize gingival zeniths\, papillae\, and cervical contours. Through step-by-step demonstrations\, delegates will integrate calibrated photography\, IOS/CBCT merging\, and CAD/CAM/3D printing to translate virtual plans into chairside provisionals and lab-ready prescriptions that minimize remakes and maximize esthetic predictability. AGD Subject Code: 690 Implants \nProgram Objectives:\nAt the completion of the program\, participants should be able to:\n•	Plan ideal 3D implant positioning in the esthetic zone using merged 2D/3D datasets (photos\, IOS\, CBCT) to control midline\, incisal edge position\, prosthetic space\, and tissue support.\n•	Design and execute custom emergence profile conditioning with immediate or early provisionals/custom healing abutments to guide soft tissue\, refine zeniths\, and preserve papillae.\n•	Comprehend immediate single-tooth implant placement and provisionalization predictably\, including case selection\, atraumatic extraction\, primary stability thresholds\, gap/abutment design\, occlusion\, and follow-up.  \nSompop Bencharit\, DDS\, MS\, PhD\, FACP \nDr. Bencharit earned his DDS and Prosthodontics diploma from Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok\, Thailand\, and completed advanced training\, including a Master’s\, PhD in Oral Biology\, and Clinical Research Certificate at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. A Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics and Fellow of the American College of Prosthodontists\, he has served as Professor\, Associate Dean for Innovation\, and Chief Innovation Officer at High Point University’s Workman School of Dental Medicine. He has held leadership roles at the Medical University of South Carolina and Virginia Commonwealth University\, focusing on innovation\, digital dentistry\, and clinical research. \nCOI Disclosure: \nThe Greater Houston Dental Society is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professional in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructions\, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. \nThe Greater Houston Dental Society designates this activity for 1.5 hours of continuing education credits. \nCancellation Policy \nCancellations received up to (5) business days prior to the event date will receive a refund – minus a 25% percent handling fee. If the cancellation is received less than (5) business days prior to the event date\, the entire fee is non-refundable. \nLocation: Seasons 52\, City Centre\, 842 W. Sam Houston Parkway North\, Houston\, TX 77024
URL:https://www.ghds.org/event/ghds-member-ce-meeting-digital-dentistry-and-anterior-aesthetics-lecture/
LOCATION:Seasons 52\, 842 W. Sam Houston Parkway North\, Houston\, TX\, 77024\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Membership Meeting
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260227T110000
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SUMMARY:OSHA ANNUAL TRAINING
DESCRIPTION:Ensure your office is up to date with OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) requirements as required by law.\nThis online course is designed to help you understand and fulfill these annual requirements as well as help to significantly reduce the risk of accidents\, illnesses or injuries in the workplace. Bloodborne pathogens\, dental office responsibility\, medical waste disposal\, hazardous communication standard and the requirements for practicing during the COVID-19 pandemic are some of the topics that will be covered. This course is intended for all dentists and auxiliary staff. \nLearning Objectives:\n• How to meet the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standard’s annual training requirements\n• Knowledge of Center for Disease Control’s (CDC) infection control standards for dentistry\n• Knowledge of the requirements for practicing during the COVID-19 pandemic \nAll courses are live online via Zoom (A link will be emailed). Participants will receive a letter certifying their attendance upon the conclusion of the course and verification of attendance. \nGreater Houston Dental Society is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors\, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.
URL:https://www.ghds.org/event/osha-annual-training/
LOCATION:TX
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260424T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260424T120000
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SUMMARY:HIPAA - Privacy and Security in the Dental Office | Can You Keep a Secret?
DESCRIPTION:This course is meant to satisfy the HIPAA training requirement under the HIPAA Privacy and Texas HB 300 Laws\, as well as provide individuals with an overview of the HIPAA and HB 300 regulations in general. This course is recommended for everyone who must comply with HIPAA and Texas HB 300.  AGD Code: 566 \nYou will leave the course with:\n• A step-by-step plan to help you understand\, prepare and implement a compliance program for your office\n• Sample forms & policies\n• Checklists\n• Risk assessment evaluations\n• Training guidance \nMs. Jill Yeager has been working in dentistry for over 30 years. She has presented programs for the Texas Dental Association\, Greater Houston Dental Society and UTHSC Dental Branch Houston and works with offices on compliance issues (OSHA\, HIPAA\, Radiation Safety & CPR). She understands the realities of compliance because she faces those challenges daily. \nConflict of Interest Disclosure: none \nThe course will be live online via Zoom (a link will be emailed). Upon verification of attendance\, all participants will receive a letter of verification. \nThe Greater Houston Dental Society is an ADA CERP recognized provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors\, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.  \nAll cancellations / refund requests will be charged processing fees.
URL:https://www.ghds.org/event/hipaa-privacy-and-security-in-the-dental-office-can-you-keep-a-secret/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260514T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260514T220000
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SUMMARY:2026 Installation of Officers
DESCRIPTION:2026 Greater Houston Dental Society Installation of Officers Directors Dinner \nJoin us for an elegant and memorable evening as we welcome the 2026–2027 GHDS Board of Directors and honor the outstanding achievements of our members. \nThursday\, May 14\, 2026 | 6 pm to 10 pm | Brennan’s of Houston \nThe celebration will feature:\nMusic by Amp’d String Quartet\nCocktail and hors d’oeuvres reception\nA beautifully curated 4‑course dinner\nA special installation and awards program \nGHDS BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2026-2027: \nOfficers: \nPresident – Dr. Katie Stuchlik\nPresident Elect – Dr. Eva Boldridge\n1st Vice President – Dr. Michael Chan\n2nd Vice President – Dr. Cindy Flanagan\nSecretary-Treasurer – Dr. Adam Shisler\nImmediate Past President – Dr. Joel Vela \nDirectors: \nDr. Joseph Bernier\nDr. Michael Chan\nDr. Dr. David Montz\nDr. Dr. Adrien Theriot\nDr. Adriana Salinas\nDr. Becky Wang \nSpecial Guests:\nMaster of Ceremonies – Dr. Duc “Duke” Ho\nKeynote Speaker – Mr. Sean Pendergast – Morning Host on SportsRadio 610\, Host of the Houston Texans Post Game Show and Award-Winning Contributor to the Houston Press. \nDress Code: Evening attire \nWe look forward to celebrating with you at this signature GHDS event—an evening of connection\, recognition and inspiration. \nFee: $155 / Per Person \nCancellation Policy: No refunds after Friday\, May 8\, 2026. All cancellations prior to May 8\, 2026 will be assessed a 25% administrative fee. \nEvent Partners\nPresenting Sponsor\nWinstar Insurance \nFeatured Sponsors\nBank of America\nFirst Citizens Bank\nMcLerran & Associates\nWatson Brown
URL:https://www.ghds.org/event/2026-installation-of-officers/
LOCATION:TX
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260611T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260611T203000
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SUMMARY:PVS to Pixels to Prints | A Digital Dentistry CE Dinner Program for Early Career Dentists
DESCRIPTION:The Printer That Never Takes a Break — 3D Dentistry in the Background\nA Digital Dentistry CE Dinner Program for Early Career Dentists \nJune 11\, 2026 | 6:30–8:30 PM\nCyclone Anaya’s | 3736 Westheimer Road\, Houston\nDinner Included | 1 CE Hour | $42 \nPartners:\nAlign Technology\nHuntington Bank\nMcLerran & Associates \nFeaturing: Chance Hunsaker\, D.D.S. UT Houston | Master’s in Digital Dentistry\, MUSC | Third-generation Texas dentist. First-generation digital. \nFull program details coming soon.
URL:https://www.ghds.org/event/pvs-to-pixels-to-prints-a-digital-dentistry-ce-dinner-program-for-early-career-dentists/
LOCATION:Cyclone Anaya’s\, 3736 Westheimer Road\, Houston\, TX\, 77027\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260724T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260724T110000
DTSTAMP:20260415T213646
CREATED:20251022T161013Z
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SUMMARY:OSHA ANNUAL TRAINING
DESCRIPTION:Ensure your office is up to date with OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) requirements as required by law.\nThis online course is designed to help you understand and fulfill these annual requirements as well as help to significantly reduce the risk of accidents\, illnesses or injuries in the workplace. Bloodborne pathogens\, dental office responsibility\, medical waste disposal\, hazardous communication standard and the requirements for practicing during the COVID-19 pandemic are some of the topics that will be covered. This course is intended for all dentists and auxiliary staff. \nLearning Objectives:\n• How to meet the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standard’s annual training requirements\n• Knowledge of Center for Disease Control’s (CDC) infection control standards for dentistry\n• Knowledge of the requirements for practicing during the COVID-19 pandemic \nAll courses are live online via Zoom (A link will be emailed). Participants will receive a letter certifying their attendance upon the conclusion of the course and verification of attendance. \nGreater Houston Dental Society is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors\, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.
URL:https://www.ghds.org/event/osha-annual-training-3/
LOCATION:TX
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260925T070000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260926T190000
DTSTAMP:20260415T213646
CREATED:20260320T160451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T160451Z
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SUMMARY:2026 STAR OF THE SOUTH DENTAL CONFERENCE
DESCRIPTION:Visit starofthesouth.org for more details and information.
URL:https://www.ghds.org/event/2026-star-of-the-south-dental-conference/
LOCATION:TX
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261120
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SUMMARY:Legislative Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Details + Registration Coming Soon.
URL:https://www.ghds.org/event/legislative-meeting/
LOCATION:TX
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