General Membership Meeting #3
2024-09-26 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Ohio
General Membership Meeting #3
An Evening with Coach Jim Tressel

Coach Tressel’s insights on Mentorship, Inspiration, and Motivation
Thursday, September 26
Pro Football Hall of Fame and Sky Terrace and The Club
5:30 Cocktails on the Sky Terrace
6:30 Dinner / The Club
7:30 Program begins
REGISTRATION FORM
Members, Family, Friends & Staff all Welcome!
Program is being shared with Akron and Youngstown Dentists.
Space is limited to 200 guests.
SCDS Members and their guests have priority reservations through July 1.

OSHA Update and Medical Emergencies
2025-02-12 10:30 - 12:30 | Ohio
Live Lectures Via Zoom
REGISTRATION FORM
OSHA Update
8 – 10 a.m.
Karen Daw
2CE Credits
“Is there anything a good safety training can’t do?”
Fulfill the annual OSHA training requirement? Yup!
Give CE credit for something we have to do anyway? Totally!
Protect the team? Soooooo safe!
Breathe freshness into your compliance program? Like cotton sheets drying in a mountain breeze!
And if you need more convincing, you’ll have the tools to create a program that will be humming like a finely tuned sports car. So leave the OSHA binders on their shelves for a little while, and let Karen guide your team through an entertaining, interactive, and potentially life-saving course exclusively tailored for dental healthcare professionals.
About:
Karen Daw, MBA, CECM is an award-winning national speaker, author of numerous articles and CE courses on safety in dentistry, and a trainer for practices and healthcare systems across the country. She earned her BA from the Ohio State University and her MBA with concentrations in Healthcare Administration and Business Management. After graduating, Karen was recruited from the Emergency Department to her roles as Assistant Director of Sterilization Monitoring and Health and Safety Director for the OSU College of Dentistry. Karen is a proud member of the Organization for Safety Asepsis and Prevention, where she also served as co-chair for their Annual Conference and Infection Control Boot Camp.

Medical Emergency Preparedness: Preparing Your Office for a Crisis
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Larry J. Sangrik, DDS
2 CE credits
Review Highlights:

11 specific medical emergencies Dr. Sangrik will review the algorithms of each of these medical situations
Preparations Dr. Sangrik will outline ways for a dentaloffice to prepare in advance for medical emergencies including medications, equipment, and emphasis on airway management
Cardiac Issues Dr. Sangrik will address the confusion surrounding blood pressures and when it is safe to treat a patient. Basic Life Support and CPR will be discussed. Scenarios including a conscious patient with chest pain(angina) or a heart attack (myocardial infarction) will be reviewed and discussed.

About:
Larry J. Sangrik, DDS is a 1979 graduate of The Ohio State University College of Dentistry.For over 25 years, Dr. Sangrik has been a well-known national dental CE lecturer. His lecture topics include medical emergency preparedness, understanding dental fear, use of conscious sedation in dentistry and patient monitoring. In addition to four appearances at the ADA Annual Sessions, Dr. Sangrik has been featured at virtually all of the nation’s major dental meetings and five US dental schools. He was chosen to author the medical emergency guide and training videos for the ADA and conducted research on medical emergency preparedness for the American Association of Dental Boards.
Dr. Sangrik maintains a general practice in Chardon, Ohio, with an emphasis on treating apprehensive dental patients.
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DDSA Induction Dinner
2025-05-17 17:15 - 19:30 | La Pizzaria, 3656 Dressler Rd NW, Canton, OH, 44718, United States
RSVP FORM

SCDS Summer Social
2025-07-31 17:35 - 20:00 | Ohio
REGISTRATION FORM
Open to all SCDS Members and their families and staff. The SCDS will have its own private space on the Rubber Ducks Tiki Terrace! Register your group early as space is limited! Cost per person is $62 which includes ball game, unlimited picnic buffet/soft drinks, and 2 drink tickets. Ballpark and Tiki Terrace open at 5:35 p.m. Game time is 6:35 p.m. Picnic buffet is available until 8 p.m.
FREE Admission for any New SCDS Members who have joined between 2020-2025.
••••• CANAL PARK • 300 SOUTH MAIN STREET • AKRON, OHIO 44308 •••••

SCDS Holiday Celebration
2025-12-04 18:30 - 21:00 | Brookside County Club, 1800 Canton Avenue NW, Canton, OH, 44708, United States
Join us on December 4 for the SCDS Holiday Celebration! CLICK HERE for Registration form.

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OSHA Update and Radiology Review
2026-02-11 08:00 - 12:30 | ZOOM Meeting
REGISTRATION FORM
Live Lectures Via Zoom
OSHA Update (2 CE Credits)
8 – 10 a.m.
Karen Daw

Let’s Talk “Dirty” and Tackle those OSHA and IC Challenges “Swiftly”!!!
Let’s talk dirty — the blood, the spit, and the splatter that make OSHA and infection control non-negotiable. In this high-energy, laugh-while-you-learn session, two-time speaking-award winner Karen Daw, “The OSHA Lady,” MBA, CECM, CDIPC helps your team fulfill the annual OSHA requirement and earn infection control CE in one fast-paced program. We’ll cut the noise and get to the clean version: what inspectors really care about, how to avoid citations, and the smart IC moves that save time and money. Consider this your compliance era, with practical takeaways you can use immediately—so your practice stays fearless when the inspector says, “It’s me, Hi.”
Learning Objectives

Review the required elements of OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens Standard and map them to your procedures.
Recognize the most common OSHA violations in dentistry and how to prevent them.
Apply infection-control best practices to reduce risk and improve efficiency.

Speaker
Karen Daw, MBA, CECM, CDIPC — award-winning national speaker and consultant; former Clinic Health & Safety Director, The Ohio State University College of Dentistry; featured on 20/20, Discovery, and The Doctors. Through her company, The OSHA Lady, she delivers customized OSHA, infection control, and workplace safety training that is practical, memorable, and inspection-ready.

Radiology Review (2 CE Credits)
10:30 – 12:30 pm

Dental Radiography Review – Instructor: Korey J. Walsh, RDH, EFDA, BA
Topics Covered

Radiation history & basics; physics & biology
Image characteristics; exposure & technique errors
Panoramic anatomy & technique; digital imaging
Lead apron shielding; renewing credentials

High-quality, diagnostic radiographs are vital to patient care. This course reviews fundamentals, technique for intraoral and extraoral images, patient communication, and safety—so radiographers can produce diagnostic images while protecting patients and themselves.
About the InstructorKorey Walsh is a Registered Dental Hygienist and adjunct instructor in Stark State College’s Dental Hygiene Program, teaching radiography, nutrition, fundamentals, clinical hygiene, and more. She has worked in private practice since 2001 and has taught since 2013.

University Series I
2026-02-13 08:30 - 16:00 | Stark State College Business and Entrepreneurial Building, 6200 Frank Ave. NW, North Canton, Ohio, 44720
I’m Not Quite Healthy, but Not Quite a Cavity:
Understanding the vast continuum that separates healthy enamel on one side to a lesion in need of a drill and fill on the other

Advances in imaging, lasers, and artificial intelligence have made it much easier to identify incipient enamel lesions way before they become frank cavitation requiring invasive interventions, usually involving an injection, a drill, and a costly restoration. These innovations have demonstrated to both dentists and their patients numerous small inter proximal or marginal areas of concern, but there has never been much consensus about what to do at that point. Fortunately, advances in preventative treatment have been just as impressive and innovating as the advances in diagnostic tools. In this highly pragmatic and entertaining presentation, Dr. Gupta introduces the numerous preventative strategies, when to use the and ow to properly implement them in your already busy and productive clinical operation.

REGISTRATION FORM
Learning Objectives:

Discover the extremely diverse offerings of topical preventative fluoride and silver diamide fluoride, and what the most appropriate clinical
situations are for each
Learn about how AI radiology interpretation is a must-have for any cutting edge clinical environment
Discover the most up to date research about the best possible home care regiment (this one will surprise you)
Realize the financial opportunities that will allow for our new preventative philosophies to maintain clinical profitability

I Want My Back Back:
Identifying and mitigating the factors that make even the most successful dentists miserable
Despite the myriad of benefits that dentists get to enjoy including a high income, a less than 5-day work week, and the opportunity to be a business
owner, many are miserable. This can be sourced to 4 main factors: body pain, isolation, un-needed stress, and debt. In this half-day presentation,
Dr. Gupta shares the stories of many dentists and how they intentionally changed the trajectory of their lives.
Learning Objectives:

Discover the #1 happiness and relationship killer that also affects your ability to perform more comprehensive dentistry
Illuminate the long-term impact of poor posture and a sedentary lifestyle to the dental team
Gail a daily core strength routine that can affect your overall quality of life
Examine the culture, habits and health of those living in Blue Zones and learn why they live disproportionately longer lives
Recognize the barriers, benefits and steps for integrating a mindful approach everyday
Explore the long term physical/psychological implications of a “constantly plugged in” life
Identify steps to prevent and treat burnout

Dr. Ankur Gupta
Ankur A Gupta, DDS, after completing a one-year GPR in Cleveland, started a practice from scratch in 2005. Armed with what he considered adequate dental knowledge, hand skills, and a personable demeanor, he watched as his practice floundered, finances became unpredictable, and his lower back and spirit toward his profession became worrisome. Rather than continue the trend, he made a guinea pig out of his office, family, and self, attempting any and all personal and professional “experiments” in self-improvement. More than a decade later, he enjoys excellent new patient numbers and case acceptance, a solution-oriented dental team; and most importantly, a meaningful and positive identity. He happily shares the failures and successes with dental and community groups throughout the country, always ending his presentations with practical, implementable, step-by-step ways to be better. Dr. Gupta graduated from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry in 2004. In 2005, after completing a one-year General Practice Residency in Cleveland, Ohio, he and his partner Dr. Nisha Gupta started North Ridgeville Family Dentistry. In addition to founding North Ridgeville Family Dentistry, Dr. Gupta is a member of the American Dental Association, Greater Cleveland Dental Society, Ohio Dental Association, ADA Success Speaker Corp, and an active board member and speaker for Catapult Education’s Speaker Bureau. Dr. Gupta is an AGD/PACE-certified provider

PARKING:
From Frank Avenue enter the Stark State College/KSU driveway. Make a left at the top of the driveway and follow the ring road to the parking in front of the “Gateway Center” and “Business & Entrepreneurial Building.” Visitor Parking is directly in front of the building. Enter through Door M2.

General Membership Meeting #1
2026-02-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Arrowhead Golf & Banquet Center, 1500 Rogwin Circle SW, North Canton, Ohio, 44720
Dr. Ashleigh Briody
REGISTRATION FORM
Interesting Clinical Cases
This Program will take you on a tour of interesting cases seen in a busy pathology practice. We will discuss out the diagnosis is rendered as well as management.
Learning Objectives:

Recognize oral diseases and when biopsy is indicated
Understand management of common oral diseases
Identify when a lesion or condition can be monitored and when it is necessary to refer

Dinner Buffet: Roast Pork Loin carving station; Lemon Crumb Scrod; Cheesy Potatoes; Rice Pilaf; Brussel Sprouts with Bacon; Salad; Rolls; Coffee/Dessert Station
Dinner & Program: Dentists $90 / Staff $65

General Membership Meeting #2
2026-04-09 18:00 - 20:00 | La Pizzaria, 3656 Dressler Rd NW, Canton, OH, 44718, United States
Presented by Kent L. Ramsey, M.D.

Hearing Loss and Risk Factors in Dentistry
Hearing loss is a significant risk for dental professionals due to prolonged exposure to high-frequency noises from equipment like drills and ultrasonic scalers, which can exceed recommended safe decibel levels. Dr. Ramsey will discuss key risk factors including duration of expo-sure, the intensity of the sounds, and lack of consistent use of hearing protection devices.
REGISTRATION FORM
Cost: $85 (Cash Bar available)
Registration/refund deadline: Thursday, April 2
2 CE Credits

Dinner Buffet: Parmesan Chicken – Parmesan crusted Scrod – Sausage and Peppers – Marinara Penne Pasta – Fresh Italian Green Beans – Garlic Roasted Potatoes – Salad w Rolls – Coffee/Dessert Station, Cash Bar

Bio: Kent L. Ramsey, M.D.
Dr. Ramsey graduated from The Ohio State University School of Medicine after receiving the Rusoof Academic Achievement Award for being the first in his class. He completed his internship and residency at Stanford University Medicine Cen-ter. He has been a clinical assistant professor of surgery at the North-eastern Ohio University College of Medicine and has been published in several medical journals. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery. He practices general otolaryngology and has special interests in otology, pediatrics, and sleep apnea. He is a Canton native and a Hoover High School graduate. He is very active in his church and enjoys working at his horse farm and playing guitar in a classic rock band.

University Series II
2026-04-24 08:30 - 16:00 | Stark State College Business and Entrepreneurial Building, 6200 Frank Ave. NW, North Canton, Ohio, 44720
REGISTRATION FORM
UNDETECTABLE AND LONG LASTING RESTORATIONS:
Planning and Technique for Stellar Dentistry
Learn simple, repeatable step by step techniques to deliver undetectable direct and indirect restorations. Do your Class 4 restorations show the fracture line? Class 3’s and 5’s not blend into the tooth? Adaptation issues in proximal boxes of Class 2s? Struggle with Black Triangle Closure? Not confident with direct composite veneers? Want to do more indirect veneers? Bonus: planning for smile design. This course will teach you new tips and tricks to allow all these restorations to disappear.
Learning Objectives:

Learn new prepping, restoring and finishing technique for undetectable direct composite restorations
Gain confidence for increased longevity with direct and indirect restorations
Apply smile design principles for better outcomes and increased patient acceptance

HANDS-ON WORKSHOP
Putting all of the above into practice
Attendees need to bring lighted loupes
About:

Dr. Susan McMahon, DMD, AAACD, FAGD Email: drsusan@wowinsmile.com Website: wowinsmile.com
Accredited Cosmetic Dentist | International Educator | Pioneer in Conservative Aesthetic Dentistry
Dr. McMahon leads one of Western Pennsylvania’s premier cosmetic dental practices and stands among an elite group accredited by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. As an invited Fellow of the prestigious American Society for Dental Aesthetics and Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry, she represents the pinnacle of cosmetic dental expertise. A renowned international authority on minimally invasive cosmetic dentistry, Dr. McMahon lectures globally on advanced aesthetic technologies and conservative treatment approaches. Her pioneering work has earned recognition as a Top Dentist over 20 times, with peers consistently voting her Top Pittsburgh Dentist for more than two decades.
Beyond clinical excellence, Dr. McMahon champions the advancement of women in dentistry, mentoring the next generation of dental leaders through exclusive speaker training and professional networks. A University of Pittsburgh alumna, she continues to shape the future of cosmetic dentistry from her Pittsburgh home, where she raised three children.

PARKING:
From Frank Avenue enter the Stark State College/KSU driveway. Make a left at the top of the driveway and follow the ring road to the parking in front of the “Gateway Center” and “Business & Entrepreneurial Building.” Visitor Parking is directly in front of the building. Enter through Door M2.

University Series III
2026-05-08 08:30 - 16:00 | Stark State College Business and Entrepreneurial Building, 6200 Frank Ave. NW, North Canton, Ohio, 44720
REGISTRATION FORM
GREAT TEAM + GREAT BUSINESS = GREAT PRACTICE
In this course, Dr. Tomaro will present the qualities of a great team, and how you can create the environment that takes your team from “good” to GREAT! Participants will learn business skills they never taught you in school, which are key characteristics of a great business, developing relationships with your patients so they will rave and refer more patients. In this course, you will learn to have a patient-centered practice, which allows everyone to concentrate on delivering high quality dentistry and also helps to eliminate financial stress. You will also learn the key ingredients in marketing your practice. Stop dreaming about a great practice. Let’s make a great practice happen for you….one patient at a time.
Learning Objectives:

This course is designed to hone your business skills and help drive your overhead to 55-58%
Learn the keys to developing and motivating the team
Learn how to set and achieve goals
Learn how to become profitable and achieve financial freedom
Understand the importance of each and every patient

MAXIMIZING YOUR DAY WITH AI
Efficiency leads to increased productivity, and achieving efficiency starts with effective time management. Have you ever considered how much time your office spends on the phone verifying patients’ insurance and benefits? Would you like to say goodbye to this task in most cases? Additionally, how much time is devoted to managing the doctors’ and hygienists’ schedules to maximize the office production?
Discover the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in dentistry. This course will show you how AI can enhance both efficiency and productivity. With a focus on educational and practical content, you will acquire the skills necessary to integrate AI successfully into your daily practice. We will discuss strategies for scheduling that meet production goals and overcoming frustrations with insurance, from enrollment to benefits for procedures, in real-time. Learn about clinical analytics and how to achieve an average production increase of 30% or more.
Whether you are new to AI or looking to expand your existing knowledge, this course will illustrate how AI technology can lead to improved patient outcomes and greater operational efficiency in your dental practice.
Learning Objectives:

Understand how AI can enhance daily operations, resulting in a more efficient and productive office
Explore the role of AI in real-time scheduling and managing patient insurance benefits, leading to increased office production and collections
Discover how AI and clinical analytics can identify unscheduled treatments by procedure, time, and doctor in multi-doctor offices
Achieve greater efficiency

About Dr. Tomaro
Dr. Arthur (Tony) Tomaro is a recognized academician and clinician, an accomplished author, and lectures nationally and internationally. Dr. Tomaro received his DDS in 1980 from The University of Michigan. He enjoyed 26 years of private practice in Grand Rapids, MI, before relocating to Las Vegas to become the Director of Clinics at the Las Vegas Institute and opened a private practice there in 2008. Dr. Tomaro is particularly famous for his style of veneers-smile design. Using facial landmarks to dictate tooth position can both enhance esthetics and conserve tooth structure. Many Las Vegas performers have sought Dr. Tomaro to create their new smile. Dr. Tomaro serves on the editorial board of national dental publications and is an independent consultant and clinical researcher for many dental manufacturers and laboratories. Dr. Tomaro was awarded an ADA lifetime membership, is past Chairman of the Nevada Dental Association, is a
present member of the Illinois State Dental Society, and the Chicago Dental Society. In his free time, Dr. Tomaro enjoys spending time with his wife, Cheryl and their four children. He also enjoys fishing, biking, and anything outdoors.

PARKING:
From Frank Avenue enter the Stark State College/KSU driveway. Make a left at the top of the driveway and follow the ring road to the parking in front of the “Gateway Center” and “Business & Entrepreneurial Building.” Visitor Parking is directly in front of the building. Enter through Door M2.

General Membership Meeting #3
2026-10-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Arrowhead Golf & Banquet Center, 1500 Rogwin Circle SW, North Canton, Ohio, 44720
REGISTRATION FORM

Cybersecurity 101 for Practice Owners: How to VERIFY You Have Adequate Cybersecurity Without Becoming an Expert
According to the 2024 FBI Internet Crime Report, the healthcare industry is the most targeted sector for ransomware and data breach attacks—and both are on the rise.
With nearly 2,000 dental practices protected by our cybersecurity services, we’ve learned a great deal about the state of cybersecurity in the dental industry.
Presenter: Joe Hood, Sr. Cyber Risk Specialist, Black Talon Security
Takeaways include:

Better understanding of modern-day cyber threats
Difference between IT network support vs. cybersecurity
Difference between basic and advanced cybersecurity
Why backups or cloud software alone do not protect your practice
How to verify your cybersecurity risk level
Understanding cybersecurity and HIPAA risks of AI tools
Actionable steps you can implement immediately

Dinner Buffet
Balsamic Grilled Chicken • Italian Herb Lasagna
Garlic Redskin Mashed Potatoes • Green Beans Almondine • Salad • Roll
Dessert Station • Cash Bar
Dentists: $90 / Staff: $65 (All Staff & Guests Welcome)
Registration Deadline: October 8

University Series IV
2026-11-06 08:30 - 16:00 | Stark State College Business and Entrepreneurial Building, 6200 Frank Ave. NW, North Canton, Ohio, 44720
SPECIAL INTEREST DAY
REGISTRATION FORM

8:00 am Registration
8:20 Morning announcements
8:30-9:15 Najia Usman, DDS, Endodontist
Visage Surgical Institute, Medina “Interdisciplinary Treatment of Complicated Pediatric Trauma Cases”
9:30-10:15 Dr. Tom Paumier, DDS, General Practice
Canton, Ohio “Antibiotic Therapy”
10:30-11:15 Dr. Karim Basta, Periodontist
Center for Advance Periodontal & Implant Care “Beyond the Screw: Periodontal Mastery in Implant Dentistry”
11:30-12:15 Brad Haney Vardis Oral Care
“Guided Hydrooxyapatite Generation” Curodont Repair treats incipient lesions with a topical treatment without the need for numbing or drilling; typically a 3-min procedure done during hygiene appointment.
12:15 Break for Lunch
1:15-2:00 Michael Thomas, II, DDS, General Dentist
specializing in sedation dentistry “Treating the Special Needs Patient”
2:15-3:00 Kevin Huff, DDS, General Dentist and Orofacial Pain Specialist
Dover, Ohio “TMJ & Orofacial Pain”
3:15-4:00 Nick Kochenour, DMD, MSD Orthodontist
Vermillion, Ohio “Treating Ortho/Craniofacial Syndrome”
4:00 Adjourn

PARKING:
From Frank Avenue enter the Stark State College/KSU driveway. Make a left at the top of the driveway and follow the ring road to the parking in front of the “Gateway Center” and “Business & Entrepreneurial Building.” Visitor Parking is directly in front of the building. Enter through Door M2.
