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‘Find your why and keep it close’: Western U student’s advice on staying encouraged in dental school

Each month, CDA highlights a student from one of California’s seven dental schools. Get to know Michalina Fili of Western University’s class of 2029.

June 5, 2026 |News Articles, Students

New CDA Foundation program addresses food insecurity experienced by nearly half of California dental students

A dental student who cannot meet their basic needs cannot fully focus on becoming the clinician California needs them to…

June 1, 2026 |CDA Foundation

Blindsided: Practice owner details the pitfalls of dental plan leased networks 

Dr. Zeynep Barakat details how unknowingly contracting with leased networks led to incorrect fees, delayed care and patient frustrations.

May 28, 2026 |Billing, Contracts and Fees, Dental Benefit Plans, News Articles, Practice Management

Long-term care insurance offers better financial protection than self-funded care

Understand the risks of self-funding your care, including market volatility and taxation. See long-term care options available to CDA members at economical group rates during open enrollment.

May 27, 2026 |Risk Management/TDIC

Form I-9 ‘substantive violations’ increase, carry immediate fines under new ICE guidance

Nearly a dozen Form I-9 errors are now considered substantive errors and therefore immediately subject to fines.

May 26, 2026 |Laws & Regulations

Analysts answer top questions they heard from dentists at CDA Presents 

Dentists and dental team members had questions for CDA and The Dentists Insurance Company analysts last week at CDA Presents The Art and Science of Dentistry in…

May 21, 2026 |Dental Benefit Plans, Employment Practices, News Articles, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management/TDIC

Consider the future: Dentists should not ignore long-term care planning 

For the third consecutive year, long-term care options are available at affordable rates for CDA members during an open enrollment period of June 1-July 17. 

May 18, 2026 |Risk Management/TDIC

New developments in legal action against Delta Dental: What dentists should know  

The California lawsuit filed in April claims that Delta Dental violated state antitrust laws and the Unfair Business Practices Act.

May 13, 2026 |Delta Dental

Patients’ health is changing. Make sure their health history records are keeping up

Healthcare considerations and wellness trends are ever-changing. CDA’s experts provide guidance on capturing current, complete information and handling any patient pushback. 

May 12, 2026 |Patient Care

‘No one had ever been that nice to them’: WesternU student recalls special moment with a patient

May 1, 2026 |News Articles, Students

Dental students share diverse perspectives with legislature during CDA’s Grassroots Advocacy Day

California students met in April with staff in 13 state legislative offices, focusing their discussions on CDA-sponsored legislation and preventing cuts to the Medi-Cal Dental program.

April 29, 2026 |Advocacy

Don’t lose money to hidden credit card processing fees: Here’s what you need to know 

Credit card processing fees can include hidden costs. Best Card shares resources to help your practice take control of these expenses.

April 27, 2026 |Endorsed Services
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