December 13, 2025 Annual Meeting & Installation
December 8, 2025
Harbor’s Annual Meeting & Installation of Dr. David Telles, DDS as the 2026 HDS President. Date/Time: Saturday, December 13, 5pm-9pm Location: Centre Sycamore Plaza, 1st floor Maple Room, 5000 Clark, Lakewood. Free parking. Festive party vibes attire encouraged....MoreA Year of Leadership, Laughter, and Lessons: Reflections from Your 2025 President
November 24, 2025
A Year of Leadership, Laughter, and Lessons: Reflections from Your 2025 President As my presidential year comes to a close, I find myself reflecting with equal parts gratitude, disbelief, and the kind of emotional whiplash that only organized dentistry can deliver. They say time flies when you’re having fun—but in my case, it also flies when you’re running from committee meeti...MoreHow Dentists Can Finally Get the Upper Hand on Insurance (Yes...It's Possible)
November 1, 2025
If you’ve ever felt like dealing with dental insurance is similar to trying to teach a cat to fetch, congratulations—you are officially a practice owner. You hold out the treat, you try to explain the rules, you show your enthusiasm… and the cat still walks off like you’re the unreasonable one in this relationship. Read More...More
Stop Counting Total Reviews: The Real Secret is 500 FRESH Google Reviews
October 30, 2025
Stop Counting Total Reviews: The Real Secret is 500 FRESH Google Reviews What You'll Learn Why focusing on fresh review additions gets you more new patients than chasing total review numbers The simple automated approach that collects patient testimonials without extra work for your team Easy monthly goals that make collecting 500 additional patient reviews totally ...More
The Social Media Revolution That's Actually Helping Dental Practices
October 1, 2025
The Social Media Revolution That's Actually Helping Dental Practices Here's something that might shock you: social media marketing for dental practices just got a lot easier. While everyone's been obsessing over follower counts and engagement rates, artificial intelligence quietly changed the entire game in your favor. The truth is: You no longer need to compete with influencers ...More
How to Get Google Reviews Fast (Without Begging Patients or Burning Out Your Team)
September 30, 2025
How to Get Google Reviews Fast (Without Begging Patients or Burning Out Your Team) Your front desk is drowning in phone calls. Your hygienists are running behind. Insurance claims are piling up. And now someone's telling you that you need to ask every patient for a Google review? Yeah, that's going on the "someday" list. But here's what's happening while you're ...More
Long Beach Gives is Here - Donate Today to support Oral Healthcare Access and Education
September 18, 2025
The HDS Foundation prides itself as a yearly participant in Long Beach Gives—taking place today, September 18. Our goal this year is to raise over $3000 as the HDS Foundation is supporting two dental hygiene scholarships with $1000 each to the Cerritos College Foundation. Another community initiative is to support the Children's Dental Health Clinic and the Orthodontic Program of the Assistan...MoreThe End is Near for Windows 10 as of Oct 14, 2025
September 1, 2025
Microsoft will officially retire Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. After that date, no further security updates will be provided for any devices running Windows 10—leaving systems vulnerable to cyber threats and compliance risks. Read more......MoreChatbots vs. Dental AI Receptionists: What's Best for Your Practice?
August 11, 2025
Chatbots vs. Dental AI Receptionists: What's Best for Your Practice? If you're a dentist or dental office manager, chances are you've heard a lot about AI recently. You might be wondering, "Do I need this in my practice?" or "Is this just another confusing tech thing?" Let's clear up the confusion, especially when it comes to chatbots and something newer c...MoreStop Panicking About AI: Here's What Dental Professionals Really Need to Know
August 1, 2025
Stop Panicking About AI: Here's What Dental Professionals Really Need to Know Your social media feed is probably flooded with dramatic predictions about artificial intelligence. "AI Will Eliminate Millions of Jobs!" "Robots Are Coming for Healthcare Workers!" "The Future of Work Is Here!" And if you're lying awake wondering whether your dental career is...MoreDental Cyber Risk Bulletin – July 2025
July 7, 2025
Dental Cyber Risk Bulletin – July 2025 Is Your Practice Worth the Risk? In 2004, a man named Ashley Revell sold everything he owned and bet it all on a single spin of a roulette wheel in Las Vegas. He walked away with $270,600. A wild gamble—but he won. Today, many dental practices are unknowingly making a similar gamble. But instead of chips on a roulette table, they’re r...More
AI in Dentistry
July 1, 2025
AI in Dentistry Wes Read CPA, CFP Founder,PracticeCFO What Is AI—and Why Does It Matter in Dentistry? This article expands on themes introduced in the Author’s Podcast Show called “The Dental Board Room,” and is releasing an eight-part series titled “AI in Dentistry.” At its core, AI refers to machines and software that can simulate human intellig...More
Long Beach Gives September 18 - Make a Difference by Donating Today
June 2, 2025
The HDS Foundation is participating in Long Beach Gives. 2025—September 18. Two $1000 dental hygiene scholarship awards will be presented in 2025 as was previously done in 2024 to the Cerritos College Foundation by the HDS Foundation Board of Trustees. Thank you in advance for your support! ...MoreIn-Person CE June 21: Offensive Dentistry & Business of Dentistry Symposium $75
May 13, 2025
Bring the entire Dental Team Saturday, June 21, 2025 for an in-person CE & Business Symposium featuring Dr. Brian Nový, DDS 5 CEU core TIME: 7:30am-3pm at The Centre Sycamore Plaza, Weingart Ballroom, 2nd floor, 5000 Clark, Lakewood, 90712 ...More
Acuity Negotiations: Dental Dilemmas in Real Estate
April 8, 2025
Acuity Negotiations: Dental Dilemmas in Real Estate The debate to buy versus lease often arises from the same question that motivates people to buy a residence: “Why am I not paying down a mortgage instead?” The simple reality of what drives residential property values is very different from that which creates or eliminates value of owning commercial property. Consider th...MoreDesign, Implement, & Manage Successful In-House Membership Plans
March 3, 2025
Design, Implement, and Manage Successful In-House Membership Plans Lunch & Learn Webinar Hosted by Kleer & Membersy Register Now! When: Wednesday, March 26th, 2025 Time: 12:30 PM – 1:15 PM Location: Livestorm Free for HDS members Program Description: Wondering how to design, implement, and manage successful membership programs, leading to loyal patients wh...More
Selling a Practice: Roadmap for Success March 1 - Register Today
January 29, 2025
This in-person seminar is a comprehensive roadmap of how to SELL a Dental practice and what the OPTIONS are for you....MoreDental.com Patient Engagement and Referrals Tool for Members
January 21, 2025
Harbor Dental Society and Orange County Dental Society introduce a new member benefit - Dental.com to Enhance Patient Engagement and Increase Appointments and Patient Referrals, Using AI-Powered Technology Irvine, CA – [1/20/2025] – Harbor Dental Society (HDS) and The Orange County Dental Society (OCDS) and are excited to announce a strategic partnership with Dental.com, a leader in...More
Dental.com Office®, a powerful AI solution designed to attract new patients and enhance your practic
January 21, 2025
Dental.com Office®, a powerful AI solution designed to attract new patients and enhance your practice. An exclusive Harbor Dental Society member benefit ! ...More
The Business of Dentistry: The Start-Up Seminar & Workshop Feb 8
January 17, 2025
Calling all aspiring dental practice owners! Join usonSaturday, February 8thin Los Angeles forThe Business of Dentistry: The Start-Up Seminar & Workshop– your ultimate guide to building a thriving dental practice. ??? Location: SmileBuds,3342 Verdugo Road, Los Angeles Time:8:30 AM - 2:00 PM What you’ll gain: Learn the foundations of a successful dental...More
Resources for SoCal Fire Recovery, Wellness, and Relief Help
January 10, 2025
Our thoughts are with all of you as Los Angeles County and our beloved cities face the devastating impact of the ongoing fires. We hope you and your loved ones are staying safe during this difficult time. As your local dental society, we recognize the available resources may not always align with the unique needs of the dental profession. That’s why we’re stepping in to help bridge the gap. ...More