Associate to Owner: Practice Transition Seminar

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

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.

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 14!

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

LADS Presents – Mind, Body and Practice

Mind, Body & Practice

Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills
8555 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90048

Sunday, November 9
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Registration: 8:30 AM

Members: $49 | Non-Members: $69 | Students: $25
3 CE Units (Core) / 1 CE Unit (20%)

Lunch Provided
Parking Included ($22 value)

 


 

Overview

In a profession that demands precision, empathy, and endurance, it’s time to care for the provider as well as the patient.

LADS Presents: Mind, Body & Practice offers a rejuvenating half-day of learning, reflection, and growth designed to strengthen the mind, body, and practice of every dental professional.

Gain evidence-based tools to prevent burnout, manage stress, and move with intention — ensuring a sustainable, fulfilling dental career.

 

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MIND
The Mentally Resilient Dental Professional

Dr. Kyle Stanley

Dr. Kyle Stanley

Discover a step-by-step framework to master mental resilience and leadership in your dental career. Learn the key skill that distinguishes top professionals, how to avoid the stress traps hidden in patient management, and a science-backed method to reduce stress by up to 72% in just three minutes a day.

About Dr. Stanley:

A globally recognized leader in modern dentistry, Dr. Kyle Stanley is the co-founder of Pearl, a dental AI company valued at over $400M, and the founder of Light Side Academy, an award-winning program dedicated to mental health in dentistry. Named among the World’s Top 100 Doctors in Dentistry, he lectures worldwide on esthetics, implants, and professional wellbeing.

 


 

BODY
Resilience Reset: Breathwork & Acupressure Tools for Dentistry

Dr. Rana Al Rasheed

Dr. Rana Al Rasheed

Learn practical, research-supported techniques to regulate stress, restore focus, and foster balance. Dr. Al Rasheed guides participants through breathwork, mindfulness, and a three-point acupressure protocol that can be applied chairside or beyond.

About Dr. Al Rasheed:

An integrative dentist, UCLA educator, and Fellow of the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine, Dr. Rana Al Rasheed has pioneered mindfulness and breathwork education within the UCLA School of Dentistry, helping hundreds of providers strengthen resilience and emotional wellbeing.

 


 

PRACTICE
Movement Medicine for Dentistry

Dr. Elizabeth Komet

Dr. Elizabeth Komet

Protect your body for the long term. Learn ergonomic principles, postural techniques, and movement strategies tailored to the physical demands of dentistry. You’ll leave with exercises and insights to reduce repetitive strain and improve overall musculoskeletal health.

About Dr. Komet:

Dr. Elizabeth Komet, DPT, CSCS, is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and founder of Move Physical Therapy, a concierge rehab and wellness practice in Los Angeles. She specializes in helping dental professionals prevent injury and sustain physical longevity through movement and evidence-based exercise.

 


 

Event Details at a Glance

Sunday, November 9
9:00 AM–2:00 PM (Registration opens 8:30 AM)
Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills
Lunch Provided
Members $49 | Non-Members $69 · Students $25
3 CE Units (Core) / 1 CE Unit (20%)

 

Register Now

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

 


 

Community Partners

Learn more about LADS Partners.