California Dental Association (CDA)

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Engaging Education

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What CDA members are saying

“Being the CDA rep for the Dugoni class of 2023 has been an amazing experience. California Dental Association is progressive, innovative, and responsive to the needs of its members and student members.”

—Michael Ricupito, DDS ’23 (UOP)

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Expert Guidance

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Dental Benefit Plans

Understand provider agreements, claims and appeal rights.

Employment Practices

Lead a team and manage hiring, performance and termination.

Practice Management

Improve operations and build, grow or transition your business.

Regulatory Compliance

Keep ahead of the compliance process, new risks and deadlines.

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CDA News

May 29, 2025

Cybersecurity toolkit just for dental practices addresses major issues and trends

CDA's Cybersecurity Toolkit includes checklists, response plans and step-by-step guidance to help member-dentists safeguard patient data and mitigate risk.

May 21, 2025

Know your employee pay requirements during a utility power failure

Understand how and when nonexempt employees must be compensated when they report to work but work less than half of their usual hours.

May 14, 2025

Blanket, revocable meal period waivers enforceable in California

A California Appeals Court issued a ruling clarifying the permitted use of signed blanket meal period waivers.