The Department of Consumer Affairs on Feb. 11 approved a public health emergency waiver that allows registered dental hygienists in California to administer the COVID-19 vaccine to individuals 16 and older under the supervision of an eligible vaccine provider, such as a dentist, licensed physician or surgeon.

CDA is the proud recipient of the 2021 William J. Gies Award for Achievement by a public or private partner. The Gies Awards honor individuals and organizations that exemplify the highest standards in oral health and dental education, research and leadership.

California licensed dentists can now order limited quantities of critical personal protective equipment that is in short supply through traditional, commercial distribution channels.

As some dental practices in California begin to resume the provision of deferred and preventive care following updated state guidance issued specifically for dental health care personnel, dentists throughout the state remain confused about how to open their offices, what preventive measures they must implement and what services they can provide, writes Richard Nagy, DDS, CDA president, in a letter sent May 18 to Gov. Gavin Newsom.