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Dentists can shine a light on oral cancer
April marks the arrival of Oral Cancer Awareness Month. This month serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of early…
Dr. Harold C. Slavkin, authority on craniofacial biology, Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry dean emeritus, dies at 85
Harold C. Slavkin, DDS, a leading authority on craniofacial biology, dean emeritus at the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC and a founding member of the Santa Fe Group, died Dec. 22, 2023, at his home in Marina Del Rey, California. He was 85.
Nonprofit organizations should apply by April 15 to be considered for in-kind dental supplies through CDA Foundation grant
CDA Foundation offers grants for nonprofit organizations to receive dental supplies. Nonprofits can apply for the 2024 grant cycle through March 31.
Nominate California dental school faculty for 2024 Dugoni Faculty Award through April 15
Dr. Dugoni’s remarkable lifetime of service, leadership and achievement is the inspiration for the CDA Foundation’s Dr. Arthur A. Dugoni Faculty Award. Nominations are open.
Tackling the dental assistant shortage: CDA resources, support and legislative action
The shortage of dental assistants impacts the productivity of the total practice. CDA members benefit from easy-to-implement training programs and staffing support plus legislative advocacy pursued on behalf of California practices.
CDA supports LGBTQIA+ Oral Health Week with a commitment to inclusive care and shares resources for dentists
To support our community members, CDA is a proud sponsor of the American Institute of Dental Public Health’s LGBTQIA+ Oral Health Week Oct. 16-20. Learn more about LGBTQIA+ oral health disparities and resources to help dentists foster an inclusive practice.
Dentists can help prevent fentanyl deaths
Dentists are uniquely positioned to be part of the solution to reducing the harm of the current opioid/fentanyl crisis. Along with limiting the distribution of prescription opioids, dentists can take an active role in community efforts to raise awareness and increase access to naloxone.
CDA Foundation’s Ukraine Relief Fund raises $41K; dental equipment will be sent to aid organization
The CDA Foundation is pleased to report that the Ukraine Relief Fund raised $41,000 through the generous support of CDA members and other donators. CDA and TDIC also contributed to the fund.
A Surplus of Smiles at CDA Cares Long Beach
The Aug. 13 event brought together more than 50 volunteers to provide service to 67 Californians in need of oral health care. CDA Foundation looks forward to more Cares events in the future.
Get guidance on choosing water fluoridation in your community with new California Fluoridation Manual
Local health jurisdictions and oral health advocates in California now have guidance for promoting water fluoridation in their communities based on generally accepted, peer-reviewed scientific evidence and experience.
Childhood experiences motivate CDA Foundation’s 2021 grant recipients to serve
The CDA Foundation’s Student Loan Repayment Grant has been awarded annually since 2002. The two recipients of the 2021 grant are Sogole Tabatabaiepur, DDS, and Jose Carrasco Sandoval, DDS.
Small-scale CDA Cares provides $28,211 in dental services to 50 people in Woodland
The CDA Foundation hosted the clinic at Northern Valley Indian Health. With the support of 31 volunteers, including the NVIH staff, dentists were able to safely perform 271 procedures, such as fillings, cleanings and extractions, for a total of $28,211 in care.