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Welcome to the San Fernando Valley Dental Society!

Welcome to the official site of the San Fernando Valley Dental Society!

We are excited to introduce our esteemed organization led by Dr. Shukan Kanuga, the President for the year 2026. As a significant part of the California Dental Association (CDA) and the American Dental Association (ADA), our society comprises a membership of 1492 dedicated professionals.

One of the impactful initiatives of the San Fernando Valley Dental Society is the work of our foundation to deliver crucial oral health services to underserved and low income populations across our community. The SFVDS community encompasses a broad area from the Santa Monica Mountains to the Ventura County line, and from Eagle Rock to the Los Angeles River, including the entirety of the Antelope Valley.

Discover more about our committed member dentists and the wide array of general and specialty dental services they offer by exploring our website. Join us in our efforts to promote oral health and enhance community well-being.

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Our society surpasses 26 out of the 50 state dental associations within the American Dental Association, ranked as the sixth largest component in the State of California.

Additionally, the San Fernando Valley Dental Society extends its support to both a charitable foundation and a political action committee. For further details on either constituent, please click the corresponding link below: 

 

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Political Action Committee

Please also take a moment to view our recently television commercial by clicking on this link:

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From Implant Fundamentals to Advanced Surgical Management

 

Course Summary

This course provides a practical, clinically focused overview of implant treatment, progressing from foundational principles to the management of more advanced surgical cases. Topics will include implant treatment planning and placement, surgical considerations for anterior implants, management of hard- and soft-tissue deficiencies, and predictable approaches to maxillary sinus augmentation. Clinical cases will be used throughout the presentation to demonstrate how anatomical and restorative factors influence surgical decision-making.

Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, participants should be able to:
1. Identify the key diagnostic and treatment-planning factors that influence successful implant therapy.
2. Apply fundamental surgical principles to achieve predictable implant positioning and long-term outcomes.
3. Evaluate the esthetic and anatomical considerations involved in anterior implant placement.
4. Recognize common complications associated with implant surgery and develop strategies for their prevention and management.
5. Assess the available bone and sinus anatomy to select an appropriate approach for maxillary sinus augmentation.

Speaker Bio
Dr. Shi Yin is a board-certified periodontist and implant surgeon. She completed her specialty training in periodontics at Columbia University, followed by an advanced implant fellowship at Loma Linda University. After completing her fellowship, she joined the Department of Advanced Specialty Education in Periodontics at Loma Linda University as an assistant professor. She currently practices in Washington State and is actively involved in the Academy of Osseointegration and the American Academy of Periodontology. Her clinical and research interests include immediate implant placement, esthetic implant therapy, hard- and soft-tissue augmentation, and maxillary sinus grafting.

The SFVDS now has a meeting space​ ​available to rent

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