Access to Care

$47M awarded to dentists and schools to expand specialty dental clinics

Thirteen projects in California were awarded a combined $47.2 million in Specialty Dental Clinic Grant Program funds by the California Health Facility Financing Authority.

March 5, 2025 |Access to Care, Advocacy

Community-based program fuses student education and patient care

“The community rotations program gave a great learning experience that enriches what students already have learned in clinic at school.”

January 29, 2025 |Access to Care, CDA Foundation, Early Career Dentists, Public Health, Students

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

In a historic victory for California’s health care system, voters approved Proposition 35 in the November 2024 General Election. Co-sponsored…

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

CDA Journal assesses TikTok dental care videos and their health implications

Could videos about flossing – dental care, not the dance – engage TikTok audiences? And are the risks of misinformation…

September 17, 2024 |Access to Care, News Articles, Patient Care

CDA congratulates new state dental director

Shakalpi Pendurkar, DDS, MPH, is California’s new state dental director, appointed by Gov. Gavin Newsom on July 16. The dental director leads the Office of Oral Health in developing and implementing the state oral health initiatives by collaborating with various state agencies and organizational partners, such as CDA.

July 19, 2024 |Access to Care, News Articles, Public Health

CDA working with Medi-Cal Dental Program to resolve payment delays, other challenges

CDA is aware of the challenges some Medi-Cal Dental providers are facing as a result of delayed processing times and…

June 27, 2024 |Access to Care, Medi-Cal/Denti-Cal, News Articles

Funding preserved for Specialty Dental Clinic Program amid state budget cuts

March 11, 2025: Thirteen projects in 10 California counties were awarded a combined $47.2 million in Specialty Dental Clinic Grants….

June 27, 2024 |Access to Care, Advocacy

New rules under ACA’s Section 1557 impact dental practices that receive federal funding

Updated nondiscrimination regulations that take effect July 5 under the Affordable Care Act’s Section 1557 will advance and restore protections…

June 18, 2024 |Access to Care, News Articles, Regulatory Compliance

California State Dental Director Dr. Jayanth Kumar announces retirement

Dr. Kumar’s strong commitment to making oral health a priority in the state’s health agenda has defined his role as…

April 22, 2024 |Access to Care, Patient Care

Meet three dentists who received the CalHealthCares loan repayment award

Andrew Zufall, DMD, one of 34 California dentists who in March was awarded a CalHealthCares Loan Repayment award, often tells…

April 18, 2024 |Access to Care, Advocacy, Medi-Cal/Denti-Cal, News Articles
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