Infection Control Course

Join us August 8th for a FREE, hands-on certification course that meets California Dental Board requirements.

Radiation Safety Training Course

Essential safety training for dental staff on Saturday, August 22nd.

Streamlined Success: Achieving Predictable Grafting and Suturing

Join us on August 26th for a lecture demonstrating how to streamline socket grafting as we explore when grafting is recommended and the principles of guided bone regeneration.

CPR Training

Join us Monday, August 31 to get your CPR/BLS Certification!

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

Streamlined Success: Achieving Predictable Grafting and Suturing

Location: IMAN Cultural Center
3376 Motor Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90034

August 26, 2026
Time: 6 PM to 9 PM
CEUs: 2 CE
Meal: Food will be provided

Cost:
FREE for Members
$95 for Non-members

 

Course Description:

Join us for a lecture demonstrating how to streamline socket grafting as we explore when grafting is recommended and the principles of guided bone regeneration.  Clinical applications for a variety of biomaterials will be discussed including a non-sintered novel composite material.  In addition, basic and advanced suture techniques will also be taught.  Upon completion of this course, attendees will have a full understanding of simple, cost-effective, and predictable bone grafting and suturing to achieve successful clinical outcomes and enhanced patient care. 

Course Objectives:

  • Review the pros and cons of biomaterials available on the market today
  • Importance of Sintered and Sintered bone grafting materials
  • Understand the advantages of a unique non-sintered calcium phosphate composite graft material and the Regional Acceleratory Phenomenon
  • Review the principles of Guided Bone Regeneration
  • Learn how to suture for success with basic and advanced techniques

 

 

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Bio:

Dr. Nabeel Cajee, DDS, MICOI

Dr. Nabeel Cajee completed his dental training at University of the Pacific and an advanced general dentistry residency at Highland Hospital, a regional trauma center for Northern California. He is recognized as a Master in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists and Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Prosthodontics. In 2021, Dr. Cajee earned the "Top 40 Under 40” Award from Incisal Edge magazine, a national publication.

Dr. Cajee has shared his knowledge through faculty positions at the University of the Pacific Dental School, Live Implant Training Institute, and the Implant Ninja School. His online suturing course has garnered acclaim, and he has imparted his surgical acumen to dentists both in the U.S. and abroad. He maintains an implant dentistry focused private practice in Newport Beach, Brea and Pomona, California.

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Community Partners

Learn more about LADS Partners.