The Journal of the California Dental Association is a peer-reviewed, award-winning clinical publication. We welcome scientific reviews, original research articles and case reports that deliver education and insights to dentists and our larger health care community.
The CDA Journal is digitally published by Taylor & Francis, a best-in-class international publisher of scholarly journals and books.
CDA is seeking new peer reviewers to contribute their oral health expertise to the Journal. Submit your interest and learn how you can enhance your CV and share your skills through research review.
Open Access: CDA Journal articles are freely accessible to all readers, facilitating collaboration and innovative research among the greater health care community.
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Benefits for CDA members
Expanded content and education: Easily earn 0.5 C.E. units at no cost by reading a CDA Journal article and taking a quiz in our extensive Journal course catalog.
Curated Article Collections
Our latest collection offers eleven plain-language executive summaries to support the use of current, evidence-based clinical practice guidelines and improve patient care outcomes.
Awards and Achievements
The CDA Journal, published since 1893, is proud to be recognized for achievements in journalism and oral health leadership.
International College of Dentists, USA Section Journalism Awards
2024 Special Citation
For unusual concept or presentation of a collection of articles.
2023 Silver Scroll Award
For improvement in overall quality.
2023 Special Citation
For unusual concept or presentation of a collection of articles.
2023 Golden Pen Award
For an article of current importance to the dental profession.
American Association of Dental Editors and Journalists and the American Dental Education Association Foundation
First Place
2023 William J. Geis Editorial Award
Dr. Lindsey Robinson
Third Place
2023 William J. Geis Editorial Award
Dr. Marisa Watanabe
Dr. Kerry Carney
AADEJ Service Award for longtime editor-in-chief
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