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The Fresno-Madera Dental Society, the California Dental Association, and the American Dental Association work together to support dentists throughout their careers. Photo by Berklee Moore.

The Grapevine

The 4th quarter issue of the Fresno-Madera Dental Society member newsletter — The Grapevine — is now available.

Welcome to the Fresno-Madera Dental Society!  

The Fresno-Madera Dental Society partners with the American Dental Association to provide information for our members, other dental professionals, patients, and the public.

On this site, you will see integrated content from FMDS, CDA, and ADA.

 

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FMDS 2026 C.E. and Events Calendar

Are you a dental industry vendor interested in collaborating with the Fresno-Madera District Dental Society? Email Merriam Osmondson at merriam@fmds.com.

 

Implementing a Workplace Violence Prevention Plan for the Dental Practice and Dental Staff Hiring and Retention Essentials

 

'live' CE Webinar 

Implementing a Workers Violence Prevention Plan for the Dental Practice

6-7 p.m. 1 CEU core 

Presenter: Michael Rossiter, Attorney/Partner, Scott & Whitehead

This course equips dental professionals with a clear understanding of the fundamental requirements of California’s new Workplace Violence Prevention law. Participants will learn what is required to create and implement a comprehensive Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (WVPP) tailored to the unique challenges of dental practices.

The program will also cover best practices under California law to ensure compliance with the Cal/OSHA workplace violence prevention standard and maintain a safe environment for employees and patients.
Learning Objectives:
• Understand the legal requirements for workplace violence prevention under California law and Cal/OSHA standards.
• Identify potential risks and warning signs of workplace violence specific to dental practices.
• The importance of developing and implementing an effective Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (WVPP).
• Learn best practices for responding to workplace violence incidents, including reporting and follow-up procedures.

Dental Staff Hiring and Retention Essentials

7-8 p.m. 1 CEU 20%

Presenter: Holli Perez, CoFounder and CMO, Direct Dental

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this session, attendees will be able to:

  • Identify key strategies to attract qualified dental professionals in a competitive job market.
  • Understand how to write effective job ads that stand out and drive results.
  • Implement onboarding and communication techniques that increase new-hire retention.
  • Recognize common hiring pitfalls and how to avoid costly turnover.
  • Develop a streamlined process for ongoing team engagement and long-term success.

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for:

  • Dentists
  • Office Managers / Practice Administrators
  • Practice Owners

Holli Perez is the Co-Founder and former Chief Marketing Officer of DirectDental, a recruiting technology platform designed to help dental practices quickly connect with professionals for permanent and temporary positions. After years of working closely with dentists, office managers, and recruiters to streamline hiring, DirectDental was acquired by Henry Schein, a global leader in healthcare solutions.

Before launching DirectDental, Holli spent years as a regional manager for several well-known DSOs, gaining firsthand experience in the challenges of dental hiring. She now shares her expertise nationally, speaking at events in partnership with Henry Schein, Dental Learning, and other leading dental organizations. With a strong background in dental staffing and practice management, Holli continues to help dental teams navigate the evolving hiring landscape with practical, real-world strategies.


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