California Society of Pediatric Dentistry Annual Meeting 2025

A practical, case-based update across pediatric dentistry. Sessions translate current evidence and guidelines into clear chairside pathways for prevention, diagnosis, behavior guidance, restorative care, trauma, sedation, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
What You Will Learn

Risk-based prevention: caries risk assessment, CAMBRA, fluoride/CPP-ACP use, sealant selection

Behavior guidance & communication: motivational interviewing, special health care needs, anxiety reduction

Restorative & minimally invasive dentistry: SDF/Hall technique, partial caries removal, resin/gi restoration pearls

Pulp therapy & endo in primary/young permanent teeth: indications, materials, follow-up

Trauma management: fractures, luxations, avulsions—time-critical decisions and splinting

Interceptive orthodontics & growth: space management, eruption guidance, airway considerations

Sedation & local anesthesia: dosing, monitoring, documentation, and rescue-readiness

Oral medicine & pathology: ulcers, candidiasis, lesions that matter; when to biopsy or refer

Practice essentials: documentation/coding updates, infection control, equity and access, team workflows

Event Details

Format: Live general sessions with case discussions, panel Q&A, and hands-on or demonstration segments

Structure: Thematic blocks (prevention, restorative, pulp/trauma, behavior/sedation, ortho/airway, practice management) with take-home checklists and algorithms

Who Should AttendPediatric dentists, general dentists treating children, residents/trainees, hygienists, dental assistants, clinic managers, and allied oral-health professionals.
Why Attend

Convert guidelines and best practices into simple, reproducible chairside workflows

Reduce complications and re-treatments with predictable materials and techniques

Strengthen team communication and the family experience while improving access and outcomes

 
+ Topics:
*Note: these are continuous video recordings during the conference, they include individual lectures mentioned in the Detail section below

Friday Business Meeting
Friday Opening
Friday Restorative Dentistry Part 1
Friday Restorative Dentistry Part 2
Saturday Board Installation Lunch
Saturday CBCT & Imaging
Saturday Practice Management It’s Time to Get Your SHIP Together Navigating the Waters of Pediatric Practice Management
Saturday Prevention and Early Detection of Caries
Sunday Pediatric Dental Anxiety
Sunday Sedation Safety

*Detail: Agenda.pdf