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CDA Foundation’s Wellness Program offers dentists and their families a lifeline to recovery and well-being 

The CDA Foundation’s Wellness Program provides support to dental professionals and their families facing substance use disorders and other wellness challenges. With a focus on confidentiality, the program ensures participants receive help without fear of reprisal.

November 21, 2024 |CDA Foundation

Celebrating compassion: Gayle Cheatwood, DDS, receives the 2024 CDA Foundation Humanitarian Award

Beneficiaries of Cheatwood’s service span continents and cultures, from rural villages to densely populated underdeveloped regions, all transformed through improved oral health and the empowerment of knowledge.

November 15, 2024 |CDA Foundation

California’s minimum wage will increase to $16.50 for all employers on Jan. 1

California’s minimum wage will rise to $16.50 per hour on Jan. 1, 2025, for employers of every size due to inflation. But many cities set their minimum wage even higher.

November 14, 2024 |Laws & Regulations

A collaborative approach to care benefited patients during CDA Foundation’s oral health care event in rural Trinity County

“We’re honored to collaborate on this important initiative, which ensures ongoing dental care in underserved areas like Trinity County. This partnership highlights our dedication to finding innovative solutions to meet the dental needs of Californians who face significant barriers to accessing care.”

November 13, 2024 |CDA Foundation

Clear aligners and microbial profiles examined in CDA Journal

Do clear aligners accumulate less plaque than fixed appliances? Readers can find the answer to that question while earning C.E. credit.

November 11, 2024 |Patient Care, Public Health

Hardships strengthen commitment to community for Webb Family Grant recipient Sylvia Akar, DMD, MPH

“I hope I am making my father proud by becoming the dentist I always promised him I would become.”

November 7, 2024 |CDA Foundation

Herman Ostrow student’s creative problem-solving eases patient complications

November 7, 2024 |Early Career Dentists, Students

Voters approve CDA-sponsored Prop. 35, securing new health care funding 

In a historic victory for California’s health care system, voters have approved Proposition 35 with 66% of the vote as…

November 6, 2024 |Access to Care, Legislation, Medi-Cal/Denti-Cal

Medi-Cal Dental introduces online care coordination to better connect patients with providers

Innovations to the Medi-Cal Dental program continue to improve the experience of Medi-Cal providers and Medi-Cal patients.

November 5, 2024 |Access to Care, Medi-Cal/Denti-Cal

Dentists can leverage resources and compensation benefits from California Victim Compensation Board to enhance patient care

California dentists have long been pillars within their communities, providing essential oral health services and promoting overall health. One opportunity…

November 4, 2024 |Access to Care, CDA Foundation, Patient Care

New laws increase job protections for victims of violent acts, prevent driver’s license discrimination

Updated Nov. 15, 2024, to include information about a law that expands the ability of California employers to seek temporary…

October 31, 2024 |Hiring, Firing & Performance, Laws & Regulations

Dr. Natasha Lee, Dugoni Faculty Award recipient, ‘has the mind of the student and new dentists at the forefront of her actions’

Lee’s colleagues point to her admirable focus on positioning new dental school graduates for success throughout the many years of her leadership and teaching experience. “She always has the mind of the student and new dentists at the forefront of her actions,” Tippett-Whyte said.

October 30, 2024 |CDA Foundation
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