Oral Surgery: Real Day-to-Day Cases

Start the year with focused, clinically relevant CE.

California Dental Practice Act and Infection Control

Two Required Courses in One Evening — Join us online January 27!

CPR/BLS Training

Join us Monday, February 2 to get your CPR/BLS Certification

Infection Control Certification Course

A FREE, hands-on certification course that meets California Dental Board requirements.

Cancer Patients in Your Office: Oral and Dental Care of Cancer Survivors

Practical guidance for managing the oral health needs of cancer survivors.

Harassment Prevention Training for Employees and Supervisors

Get your essential, state-mandated harassment prevention certification in this practical LADS webinar.

Radiation Safety Training Course

Essential safety training for dental staff on Saturday, April 11

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

Harassment Prevention Webinar February 24, 2026

Harassment Prevention Training for Employees and Supervisors

Description

California businesses with five (5) or more employees MUST provide harassment prevention training every two (2) years. Employees are required to have 1 hour of training within six (6) months of hire. Supervisors and Managers are required to have 2 hours of training within six (6) months of hire or promotion.  In this instructor-led session, attendees will engage in discussions on all forms of sexual harassment (verbal, visual, and physical). Other types of prohibited harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and abusive conduct will also be covered in an interactive format.

Attendees will learn how to recognize problems and their responsibility in the prevention of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and abusive conduct. Topics include reporting, bystander intervention as well as practical tips on how to stay out of trouble and keep the workplace harassment-free.

The first hour of this training is designed for both employees and supervisors to attend, and fulfills the requirement for employee training. In the second hour, employees will leave and supervisors will remain on the webinar for an additional 60 minutes to learn about investigations, resolving complaints, and parameters of confidentiality.

CEUs:
Licensed dentists will receive 2 units of Continuing Education upon completion of this course.

Cost:

  • Dentist Members: $20
  • Employee Members: $10
  • Non-member Dentists and Employees: $40

LIVE Webinar

 

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Bios

Mari Bradford
Senior HR Director, PHR

Mari manages our team of HR Directors and is an experienced HR Generalist and an HR expert on California employment law and compliance matters. With an HR background in various industries and experience working with both large and small employers, she understands the challenges managers and owners face when running a business in California.

Mari is a dynamic speaker with an incredibly dry wit and great sense of humor. Employers who talk with Mari say they walk away feeling more knowledgeable and with more confidence in their ability to handle an employment issue. Mari does a great job of seeing through the smoke of a complex issue and providing employers with the tools they need to handle the root cause of a problem quickly.

Mari has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Organizational Communications from CSU Sacramento and her PHR from the Society for Human Resource Management. When she isn’t providing employers with Peace of Mind, you can find Mari at one of her kids’ practices or dreaming about her future world travels.

Jessica Rivera MBA, PHR, SHRM-CP
Vice President of Human Resources

Jessica manages our HR Support Team. Her years of HR and Coaching experience enhance the learning process and develop the right strategies for employers’ talent needs. As an experienced trainer and coach with a passion for building talent, whether in groups or as an executive coach, Jessica has earned a reputation as an engaging, fun, and effective professional who delivers results. She has conducted training for thousands of leaders and teams across the country.

As a highly experienced executive with over 25 years of spearheading high-impact initiatives and leading teams, Jessica assists in managing, developing, delivering, and administering various workshops and training programs for employers and professionals in all fields. Jessica holds a Master of Business Administration degree and has her PHR certification from the HR Certification Institute and her SHRM-CP certification from the Society of Human Resource Management. She is a certified and licensed instructor and coach for Dale Carnegie programs and a StrengthsFinder Coach. She is a member of the American Society for Training and Development.

When Jessica isn’t providing Peace of Mind to CEA members, you can find her watching Jack Ryan or making plans to visit Paris with her sister and daughter.

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

 


 

Community Partners

Learn more about LADS Partners.