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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

With the state of California facing an estimated $47 billion deficit, CDA has successfully worked with lawmakers to maintain funding…

June 27, 2024 |Access to Care, Advocacy, News Articles

Dental practices must train employees on new hazardous chemical labeling

A final rule issued by federal OSHA that takes effect July 19 largely affects product manufacturers and distributors of hazardous…

June 25, 2024 |Environment & Radiation, News Articles, Regulatory Compliance

Dentists can earn C.E., refine clinical skills with new webinar series on advanced techniques and innovations

New webinars streaming June 25, July 10 and July 16 offer dentists an opportunity to refine skills and discover new techniques while earning C.E. Hands-on, multi-day clinical workshops about each webinar topic will take place later this year in scenic California destinations.

June 20, 2024 |Education and Events, News Articles, Online Learning, Patient Care

CDA will appeal decision in lawsuit against Delta Dental

Dear members and colleagues: The lack of accountability and transparency from dental plans is painful for dentists, our practices and…

June 18, 2024 |Delta Dental, Dental Plan Reform, News Articles

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

Transforming dental operations: The role of AI in streamlining back-office functions

Artificial Intelligence is no longer just a buzzword in the technological landscape; it has become a pivotal force in transforming…

June 12, 2024 |Endorsed Services, News Articles, Patient Management, Practice Management

CDA Journal discusses integration of behavioral and oral health in dentistry

COVID-19 has accelerated trends in mental health issues that have been emerging over the last few decades. And dentistry, as…

June 11, 2024 |News Articles, Patient Care

Fluoridation exposure misinformation spreads due to circulation of a flawed study

While dissemination of clinical studies can help enlighten researchers, health care providers and patients, the circulation of flawed studies can…

June 3, 2024 |News Articles, Patient Care, Public Health

Exempt and nonexempt in the dental office: Classify correctly to avoid penalties

Exempt or nonexempt? In California, the distinction is a legal one. Wage and hour orders protect nonexempt employees, and employers…

May 30, 2024 |Employment Practices, Laws & Regulations, News Articles

Virtual membership meeting offers strategies for dental practice teams to prevent workplace violence

Recent tragic events and resulting legislation have led business owners, including dentists, to think seriously about workplace violence. As a…

May 29, 2024 |Employment Practices, Laws & Regulations, News Articles, Office Policies & Manuals, Practice Management, Regulatory Compliance

CDA president provides update on status of association’s lawsuit against Delta Dental

Dear members and colleagues: I’m reaching out with an update on CDA’s ongoing dental plan reform initiatives, along with an…

May 10, 2024 |Advocacy, Delta Dental, Dental Plan Reform, News Articles
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