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CDA-sponsored legislation tackles California’s dental workforce shortages

Legislation introduced this month tackles California’s dental assistant workforce shortage on two fronts – both by updating scope of practice and creating new pathways to licensure, including by shortening the current required on-the-job training.

February 16, 2023 |Advocacy, Legislation, News Articles, Staffing & Training

New anesthesia permit issues continue to be identified, prompt CDA advocacy

As the Dental Board of California continues to navigate its first full renewal cycle for the newly established anesthesia and sedation permits, two new implementation issues have been identified for the moderate sedation permit and have prompted CDA advocacy.

February 14, 2023 |Dental Practice & Licensing, News Articles, Regulatory Compliance

Every shared dental-space arrangement needs a shared agreement

Space sharing — that is, sharing space or renting an operatory in an established dental office — may be a viable option for dentists in various stages of their career if the terms are carefully considered by both parties and all proper steps are taken.

February 9, 2023 |Early Career Dentists, News Articles, Practice Management, Practice Transitions, Students

Treating pregnant dental patients: CDA answers your questions

Pregnant dental patients and their unborn babies benefit from prenatal dental care. CDA and the ACOG recognize the safety of dental care during pregnancy and encourage their members to educate patients on the important links between maternal, fetal and children’s oral health.

February 2, 2023 |News Articles, Patient Care

Avoid HIPAA violations by using CDA resources and tools

Following recent settlements against providers who violated HIPAA Privacy Rule, CDA encourages its members to utilize an array of tools and resources to achieve compliance

January 26, 2023 |Endorsed Services, News Articles, Practice Management, Privacy/HIPAA, Regulatory Compliance

CDA reminds dentist employers of the importance of meal and rest breaks

CDA encourages its members to take a proactive approach to employee meal and rest break compliance. Doing so requires an understanding of the regulations involved and communicating with employees about them.

January 25, 2023 |Employment Practices, Laws & Regulations, Leadership and Practice Ownership, News Articles, Office Policies & Manuals, Patient Management, Practice Management

CDA Foundation adopts new CDA Cares clinic model in partnership with state’s dental schools and Office of Oral Health

The CDA Foundation this week announced a new partnership with the state’s Office of Oral Health to administer the state’s Community-Based Clinical Education grant and pilot a new CDA Cares clinic model throughout the state.
 

January 12, 2023 |Access to Care, CDA Foundation, News Articles

Hire, Train and Retain Your Practice Team: Live webinar series to help practice owners build successful dental teams

The four-part series explores the crucial stages of finding qualified candidates, successfully integrating new team members into the dental practice and retaining top talent.

January 9, 2023 |Employment Practices, Hiring, Firing & Performance, Laws & Regulations, News Articles, Online Learning, Practice Management, Staffing & Training

Cal/OSHA COVID-19 Prevention Non-Emergency Regulations in effect: What dentists need to know

Cal/OSHA on Jan. 9, 2024, updated its COVID-19 Prevention Non-Emergency Regulations to include changes to definitions and testing recommendations, particularly related to isolation of cases and testing of close contacts.

January 5, 2023 |COVID-19/Respiratory Illness, Infection Control, News Articles, Regulatory Compliance

CDA files new legal action against Delta Dental of California

On behalf of members, CDA has filed a legal action against Delta Dental of California in San Francisco Superior Court. The action challenges Delta Dental’s adjustments to Premier and PPO provider agreements effective Jan. 1, 2023.

January 3, 2023 |Advocacy, Delta Dental, Dental Benefit Plans, Dental Plan Reform, News Articles

A commitment to community distinguishes Dr. Marisa Watanabe, 2022 Dugoni Faculty Award recipient

Sharing her own commitment to service with students at WesternU’s College of Dental Medicine, Dr. Watanabe’s efforts are influencing future dentists to be more compassionate and community-focused.

December 21, 2022 |CDA Foundation, News Articles

‘Simply treating a tooth is inadequate’ – Recipient of Student Loan Repayment Grant has visionary long-term goal

The CDA Foundation awarded Dr. Stone just over $103,000 in student loan repayment in exchange for her commitment to maintain an overall patient caseload of at least 30% Medi-Cal patients for at least two years in either a Dental Health Professional Shortage Area or an underserved worksite.

December 15, 2022 |CDA Foundation, Early Career Dentists, News Articles, Students
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