News Articles

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

Dentists in California will have nearly a dozen new and amended employment laws to comply with in 2025, including a…

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

CDA supports LGBTQIA+ Oral Health Week with a commitment to inclusive care

The American Institute of Dental Public Health will once again bring awareness to LGBTQIA+ community challenges and reaffirm its commitment…

October 21, 2024 |Access to Care, Leadership and Practice Ownership, Patient Care, Public Health

Practice Health Check supports CDA members in preparing for dental plan audits

Reduce stress and liability risks with preemptive documentation measures before an audit occurs.

October 18, 2024 |Dental Benefit Plans, Practice Management

Pediatrics with collaborative care explored in CDA Journal collection

In this collection, dentists will learn how they can incorporate myofunctional therapy, child life specialists and community collaboration into their practice.

October 11, 2024 |Patient Care, Public Health

Licensure and scope changes will affect California dental practices in 2025

Dental licensure and scope changes address key issues for California dentists such as workforce expansion, anesthesia permit qualifications for dentists and infection control standards for dental assistants.

October 10, 2024 |Advocacy, Dental Practice & Licensing
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