Patient Care
California State Dental Director Dr. Jayanth Kumar announces retirement
Dr. Kumar’s strong commitment to making oral health a priority in the state’s health agenda has defined his role as…
Global oral health: Solutions, new directions for dentistry discussed in CDA Journal collection
Global health in dental education, caries burden in Indonesian school children, community-based research in Costa Rica to identify risk factors…
Dentists can shine a light on oral cancer
April marks the arrival of Oral Cancer Awareness Month. This month serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of early…
Dentists must screen patients for measles, other ATDs, before providing treatment
As cases of the highly contagious but preventable measles viral infection increase across the U.S. due to delayed childhood vaccinations,…
Orofacial pain’s evolving landscape explored in CDA Journal collection
In Orofacial Pain, the latest collection of the Journal of the California Dental Association, three articles highlight the quickly evolving…
Greater than the sum: CDA Journal collection explores the power of dentists working together
The latest collection of the Journal of the California Dental Association spotlights how dentists can effect system change by taking…
Dental student research spotlights interdisciplinary collaboration in latest CDA Journal collection
Research by California dental students appears in the latest CDA Journal collection with an emphasis on interdisciplinary collaborations.
SmileDirectClub abruptly closing global operations, abandoning customers mid-treatment
In the aftermath of SmileDirectClub’s abrupt closure in early December, dentists may experience an uptick in patients needing orthodontic treatment. CDA has created FAQ to help members manage anticipated questions and concerns from past SmileDirectClub customers.
Case report on the oral manifestations of Kabuki syndrome featured in CDA Journal collection
A case study on the oral manifestations of Kabuki syndrome in a 9-year-old patient is just one of the articles that dentists will find in latest CDA Journal collection. Dentists can also earn C.E. credits by reading an article and completing a quiz.
Saving teeth for life with endodontics: CDA Journal collection explores the preservation of teeth
This issue highlights the important role technology plays in the changing field of endodontics. Patients of all ages can benefit from their dental providers having the knowledge and techniques that improve the effectiveness of saving teeth for life.
CDA Foundation’s vaccination, testing-related accomplishments for dentistry and the public highlighted in report
A report released by the CDA Foundation showcases the work the Foundation accomplished during the pandemic as part of a grant agreement to provide trainings and materials to educate dentists and the public on COVID-19 vaccine administration and efficacy.
CDA supports LGBTQIA+ Oral Health Week with a commitment to inclusive care and shares resources for dentists
To support our community members, CDA is a proud sponsor of the American Institute of Dental Public Health’s LGBTQIA+ Oral Health Week Oct. 16-20. Learn more about LGBTQIA+ oral health disparities and resources to help dentists foster an inclusive practice.