CDA Journal

A peer-reviewed, open access journal sharing research to advance oral health.

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.

The CDA Journal continues to be open access to promote the sharing of ideas, insights and research for our greater health care community.

Featured Research

Bridging the Gap: How Dental Offices Can Help Tackle the Diabetes Crisis

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Obesity: The Role Dentists Play in Reducing the Prevalence of Obesity in Children, Adolescents, and Adults

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Opportunities to Address Healthy People 2030 Dental Care Access Challenges in California

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Benefits for CDA members

As a member, access expanded content and education, including the opportunity to easily access C.E. at no cost by reading CDA Journal articles.

Earn 0.5 C.E. units on every quiz in our Journal course catalog.

Our latest collection features guidance on how dental professionals can help advance Healthy People 2030 goals, including reducing obesity, preventing and detecting cancer and increasing access to dental care.

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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

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

For Authors and Researchers

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