Louisiana Dental Association

10/14/2026

🚨 Only 10 spots left for our November 5-7 EDDA course in Gonzales! The deadline to register is October 23! 🚨

We also just scheduled a LOT of future EDDA dates, including new dates in Lafayette, New Orleans, Gonzales, AND Shreveport!

The Expanded Duty Dental Assistant (EDDA) certification is the next step for dental assistants who want to expand their capabilities to perform expanded duty dental assisting functions as specified by Louisiana law. Our course is one part of what you'll need to apply for the certification. The other two parts are:

✅ An accepted BLS course
✅ An approved radiographics course (We offer one! Just visit ladental.org/radiographics)

2026 EDDA Course Pricing (SBET grants are available!)
LDA Member's Assistant: $699
Non-Member's Assistant: $899

ladental.org/edda

10/06/2026

Central is SERIOUS about LDA Raffle tickets! 💪🤩

Each month we'll be following which LDA component buys the most LDA Raffle tickets. And good news for you, everyone can now buy tickets completely online! 🎟️💻

Seven LDA components are already off to a good start, but the raffle drawing is fast approaching!

Visit ladental.org/raffle to give your component a boost AND get yourself entered into the drawing for one of three different cash prizes! 💸

Remember, win or lose, all proceeds benefit the LDA's grassroots advocacy efforts (You've helped us raise $3,375 so far!). That's a win we all can enjoy! 🤝

10/05/2026

Earning 7 in-person, clinical C.E. hours in one day is a breeze at the LDA's Last Chance Seminar!

Plus, we have lunch, vendor booths, and a live raffle drawing! 😉 This year, Dr. Carla Cohn will be speaking on ways general and pediatric dentists can improve access to care for children across the state.

Register for Last Chance Seminar at ladental.org/lastchance.

To buy LDA Raffle tickets, visit ladental.org/raffle. You don't need to be present at Last Chance Seminar to win!

Special thanks to our Premier Events Partners:
AG Dental CPAs & Advisors
Bayou State Crown & Bridge Lab
Brown & Brown Insurance
DentaQuest
MCNA Dental

Special thanks to our Last Chance Seminar Sponsors:
IHS Group
Payroll HR
Oak Grove Estate Planning

10/05/2026

Dr. David Hildebrandt (NODA) attended the American Dental Association Council on Government Affairs (CGA) meeting at the new ADA Headquarters in Chicago a few weeks ago.

Dr. Hildebrandt is the CGA representative for District 12. District 12 represents the states of Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Kansas.

Dr. Hildebrandt is the chairman of the Policy Review Work Group of CGA. During the meeting, Dr. Hildebrandt presented his work group's resolutions for consideration at the ADA House of Delegates in Indianapolis.

After networking with attendees from around the country, Dr. Hildebrandt even had time to see a Cubs game!

10/02/2026

Yes, even feline friends are welcome at our virtual C.E. events! 👩‍💻🐈 Dr. Shelly Joachim (GBR) attended our Pediatric Sedation Renewal Course with her cat, Rigby.

What a purr-fect study buddy!

Our next Pediatric Sedation Renewal Course is October 1, 2027, LIVE via Zoom.

Our next Adult Sedation Renewal Course is March 5, 2027, LIVE via Zoom. Visit ladental.org/sedation to register.

10/02/2026

The Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (ELSA) is an opportunity for Sen. Cassidy to cement a legacy rooted in the values that first drew him to medicine: compassion, evidence-based care, and ensuring patients receive the treatment they need, not just the treatment an insurance company decides to cover.

Click to read the article that LDA President, Dr. Roman Farrar (Northeast), and Louisiana Academy of Pediatric Dentistry President, Dr. Seth DeJean (Acadiana), wrote for the Advocate!

Click to read the story: https://app.theadvocate.com/article/cassidy-can-enhance-his-legacy-with-dental-bill-3/content.html

09/25/2026

LDA's Pediatric Sedation Renewal Course is Friday, October 2, 2026! Visit ladental.org/pedssedation if you still need to register.

Don't put this off - our next Pediatric Sedation Renewal Course won't be until Oct. 2027!

This course is perfect for dentists who have a pediatric sedation permit. An approved course (like ours!) is part of the renewal application for the Louisiana State Board of Dentistry. As far as we know, there is no other course like this one in Louisiana. Plus, you can take the course from your home or office, and it STILL counts toward your in-person C.E. hours!

The Louisiana State Board of Dentistry requires that dentists with adult sedation permits take six hours to renew every two years. Additionally, the LSBD requires that dentists with sedation permits for pediatric patients will have to do six hours of pediatric sedation renewal AND 6 hours of the adult sedation renewal every two years. If the permit holder has a pediatric certification and sedates ONLY persons below the age of 13, and signs a certification to that effect, then only the 6 hour in-person pediatric sedation course is necessary.

09/25/2026

LDA Sip & C.E. 2026 attendees, thanks for joining us in Sonoma Valley! We loved seeing y'all enjoy the clinical C.E. courses, vineyard tours, and spectacular food and w**e pairings in Sonoma.

If w**e tastings aren't your thing, try out our 2027 Sip & C.E. event on the Bourbon Trail! Save the date for September 15-17, 2027, and stay tuned for updates.

Thank you to our Premier Events Partners: AG Dental CPAs & Advisors, Bayou State Crown & Bridge Lab, Brown & Brown Insurance, DentaQuest, and MCNA Dental

Thank you to our Sip & C.E. Sonoma Sponsors: ADA Insurance and LDA Member Perks

Thank you to our Sonoma Speaker Sponsors: Hager Worldwide and Q-Optics

09/24/2026

Check out the article on page 15! https://www.lsusd.lsuhsc.edu/news/docs/2026/Summer%202026%20Newsletter.pdf?fbclid=IwY2xjawUiD-JleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mAWJyaWQRMThFaEV5UkhXN2lidDh0cmxzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe3UympLckJRwA2BcZ-I8AitBMtvRBEEQ0l8hEwGTjE_C3AcHhLN6dx5_atvU_aem_e_SLrqZbhAg39uhympEkog

Louisiana needs skilled dentists to provide oral healthcare to rural populations as well as experienced dentists to mentor them. LSUSD has two programs to help train and connect: Dental Rural Track Scholars (RTS) Program and Rural Dental Scholars Mentorship Program. Check out our Summer 2026 newsletter to learn more about these programs and how to get involved! tinyurl.com/yt2j8r9s

09/17/2026

NODC/LDAAS 2027 sponsorships are now available for purchase!

Get your brand noticed by our attendees with a variety of sponsorship options. Your logo could appear on the exhibit hall tote bags, on name badges, or even at the coffee station!

Each sponsorship has its unique set of perks, so visit nodc.org/exhibitors to learn more about each and purchase one (or a few!).