Education
Meet the featured speakers of the Dental Team Summit at CDA Presents in Anaheim
Speakers at the inaugural Dental Team Summit during CDA Presents include practice management, dental benefits and leadership experts. Meet three of the speakers who are CDA specialists and gain their insights on key takeaways for summit participants.
Dental student research spotlights interdisciplinary collaboration in latest CDA Journal collection
Research by California dental students appears in the latest CDA Journal collection with an emphasis on interdisciplinary collaborations.
Case report on the oral manifestations of Kabuki syndrome featured in CDA Journal collection
A case study on the oral manifestations of Kabuki syndrome in a 9-year-old patient is just one of the articles that dentists will find in latest CDA Journal collection. Dentists can also earn C.E. credits by reading an article and completing a quiz.
Tackling the dental assistant shortage: CDA resources, support and legislative action
The shortage of dental assistants impacts the productivity of the total practice. CDA members benefit from easy-to-implement training programs and staffing support plus legislative advocacy pursued on behalf of California practices.
Survey on hand pain in dental students discussed in CDA Journal collection
The latest collection of the Journal of the California Dental Association explores several topics beginning with a case study on a survey about hand pain in dental students. Dentists can earn C.E. through this collection.
Forensic odontology and bite mark analysis: CDA Journal reviews the debate
The July 2023 collection of the Journal of the California Dental Association focuses on forensic odontology: the application of dental knowledge to the field of law enforcement and death investigations.
Artificial intelligence in dentistry explored in latest CDA Journal collection
The June collection of the Journal of the California Dental Association provides insights into the latest advancements in AI technology and their potential impact on dentistry and dental professionals, while also inspiring new ideas and innovations in the field.
Dental assistant training programs throughout California address staffing shortages
Local dental societies and dentists have successfully launched dental assistant training programs to provide effective, accelerated training to the labor force in their areas. Some of these utilize CDA’s Dental Assistant Training curriculum. Learn more about these local programs and CDA’s upcoming Smile Crew CA Dental Assistant Training Bootcamp.
California dentists should review C.E. requirements as dental board resumes audits
CDA encourages dentists to review continuing education requirements as the dental board resumes conducting C.E. audits. Common C.E. deficiencies include failure to complete a mandatory C.E. course, the minimum required units for license renewal or a course from an approved provider.
Research on oral appliance therapy featured in latest CDA Journal collection
In the May collection of the CDA Journal, readers will find articles and a case study on the use of oral appliances for the treatment of various conditions, along with regulatory compliance guidance and an opportunity to earn C.E.
Dentists with DEA registration must comply with new federal act requiring opioid use disorder training
Dentists and other authorized prescribers across the U.S. will be required under a new federal law to complete eight hours of instruction on treating and managing patients with opioid and other substance use disorders prior to renewing or obtaining a DEA registration.
Vaccination administration C.E. course for California dentists satisfies training requirement
New training specifically for California dentists focuses on COVID-19 vaccine administration, patient preparation and documentation and satisfies the 1 unit of C.E. dentists must complete to administer the COVID-19 vaccines.