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.

Refunds and Dismissal

Join us March 11 for a LIVE webinar from TDIC.

Infection Control Course

Join us April 4 for a FREE, hands-on certification course that meets California Dental Board requirements.

CPR/BLS Training

Join us Monday, April 6 to get your CPR/BLS Certification

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

RM101 Refunds and Dismissal. Insights to manage your risk with Jessica Saetern.

Refunds and Dismissal

Insights to manage your risks

Wednesday, March 11, 2026
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

FREE to all CDA Members
$25 for Non-members
Earn 1 CEU

Course Summary:

This course will provide dentists with tools and strategies to proactively identify risks and employ steps to effectively minimize those risks. Key topics include understanding considerations for patient refunds, recognizing when it may be necessary to dismiss a patient, and selecting the appropriate forms and letters to use in these situations.

Objectives:

  • Employ effective communication with patients.
  • Consider if a refund is appropriate.
  • Learn when it may be appropriate to dismiss a patient.

 

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Bio:

Jessica Saetern
TDIC Senior Risk Management Analyst

Jessica Saetern is a Senior Risk Management Analyst with TDIC. She supports dental professionals through national speaking engagements at major industry events, virtual presentations, dental conventions, dental schools, and state dental societies. She brings over 20 years of dental experience in the areas of insurance billing, claims management, revenue cycle management, provider appeals and as a business consultant. Ms. Saetern leads the content creation and development for virtual courses on behalf of the Risk Management department. She also contributes to the Risk Management publications of RM Matters and Liability Lifeline.

 

 


 

 

Brought to you in partnership with TDIC.

TDIC The Dentists Insurance Company

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Community Partners

Learn more about LADS Partners.