Associate to Owner: Practice Transition Seminar

NEW DATE! Join us for legal, financial, and real estate guidance for future practice owners on October 23!

Infection Control Course

Learn the essentials in a high-quality course that meets the Dental Board of California

Smart Money Moves for Dentists

Student Debt, Tax Strategies, Retirement, and Investments on October 28

CPR/BLS Training

Join us Monday, November 3 to get your CPR/BLS Certification

LADS Presents: Mind, Body & Practice

Join LADS for a rejuvenating wellness event on November 9 at the Sofitel Los Angeles.

Radiation Safety Training Course

Essential safety training for dental staff on Saturday, November 15

Sneak Peek: 2026 California Labor Laws

Protect your practice with key updates and clear next steps in this lunchtime webinar.

2026 Presidential Installation

Join us December 6 for the Presidential Installation and Installation of Officers for 2026. RSVP by November 20!

Welcome to the Los Angeles Dental Society

As the central hub for dentists across Los Angeles, serving Bell, Bell Gardens, Beverly Hills, City of Commerce, Cudahy, Downey, Downtown LA, Hollywood, Huntington Park, Koreatown, Leimert Park, Los Feliz, Lynwood, Maywood, Mid-Wilshire, Silverlake, South Gate, Watts and West Hollywood, we bring together professionals at every stage of their careers. As a local component of both the California Dental Association and the American Dental Association, we provide members with cutting-edge education, strong advocacy and valuable networking opportunities while connecting our community to trusted dental resources and information.

 

 



LADS Foundation

Empowering Smiles, Enriching Futures

The LADS Foundation is our 501(c)(3) charitable arm dedicated to promoting oral health and education throughout Los Angeles. We award scholarships to USC dental students, provide grants to community clinics and coordinate in-kind donations to support oral health initiatives so that every Angeleno can enjoy a brighter smile and a healthier life.

 


 

LADS Events

DAs and future DAs. This infection control certification is for you.

Infection Control Certification Course

Hosted by LADS, WLADS, and GDA

Saturday, October 25, 2025 · 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Location: 8109 2nd Street, Suite 100, Downey, CA 90241
Cost: FREE! (a $350 value)
RSVP by: October 22, 2025

Register by emailing or calling:

✉️ smilecrewca@cda.org
📞 916-554-5378


Calling all dental assistants and future dental assistants. This course is for you!

Join the Los Angeles Dental Society (LADS), Western Los Angeles Dental Society (WLADS), and Gateway Dental Alliance (GDA) for a no-cost, full-day Infection Control Certification Course that fulfills the Dental Board of California's 8-hour requirement for unlicensed dental assistants.

This comprehensive training covers everything you need to know to keep patients, colleagues, and yourself safe — while meeting a critical professional requirement.

All unlicensed dental assistants, regardless of hiring date, must complete this course before exposure to blood or saliva.

What You’ll Learn

Gain the knowledge and confidence to apply effective infection control practices every day. This course includes 4 hours of lectures and 4 hours of hands-on clinical and laboratory instruction covering:

  • Principles of infection transmission and prevention
  • Sterilization and disinfection techniques
  • Personal protective equipment and safety standards
  • Dental Board of California regulations and compliance

Who Should Attend

This training is ideal for:

  • Dental assistants working or training at a member practice of LADS, WLADS, or GDA
  • On-the-job trainees seeking state-required certification
  • Dental professionals interested in infection prevention best practices

Cost & Support

This course is being offered at no cost, thanks to support from the California Dental Association (CDA) and the CDA Foundation, as part of the California Workforce Development Board's High Road Training Partnerships and Resilient Workforce Program, funded through the Department of Education.

Don’t Miss This Opportunity! 

Earn your Infection Control Certification and take an important step in your dental career — at no cost to you.

 

Reserve your spot today. Space is limited!


Hosted in partnership by:

Los Angeles Dental Society (LADS) · Western Los Angeles Dental Society (WLADS) · Gateway Dental Alliance (GDA)

This training is being offered at no cost due to support from CDA and the CDA Foundation as part of the California’s Workforce Development Board’s High Road Training Partnerships and Resilient Workforce Program, which is funded through the Department of Education.

See a list of all Upcoming Events or view our Events Calendar.

 


 

Community Partners

Learn more about LADS Partners.