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Are you prepared to be short a dental team member? Get leave management support 

What leave of absence laws apply to California dental practices? CDA discusses the importance of documentation and offers a quick online assessment for members.

February 17, 2026 |Employment Practices, Laws & Regulations, Leadership and Practice Ownership

CDA, Save Our Dental Care coalition launch calls to action on Medi-Cal Dental funding

CDA and the Save Our Dental Care coalition have launched saveourdentalcare.org with ways for dentists and other coalition members to take action in the critical fight to prevent devastating Medi-Cal Dental budget cuts.

February 13, 2026 |Access to Care, Advocacy, Medi-Cal/Denti-Cal

Diverse event lineup for 2026 offers CDA members C.E. and connections in dentistry across the state

Whether you’re seeking to re-ignite your passion for your profession, shape your dental team or expand your clinical skillset, CDA and local dental societies offer an exciting lineup of in-person events in 2026.

February 11, 2026 |CDA Presents, Early Career Dentists, Education and Events, Practice Transitions

HR audits help dental practices keep employees, reduce risk of labor complaints

Excessive tardiness and absences, no-shows, abrupt exits and short stints: An HR audit may not prevent every instance of these,…

February 9, 2026 |Employment Practices, Hiring, Firing & Performance, Office Policies & Manuals

A boost to students’ well-being through new dental school events grant

The CDA Foundation has launched a Wellness Grant to support events at California dental schools. Applications are open, and grants will be awarded on a rolling basis.

February 4, 2026 |CDA Foundation, Students

Action against Delta Dental heats up across U.S.: What dentists should know

Two lawsuits are moving forward against Delta Dental: A class-action lawsuit that alleges Delta Dental misrepresents out-of-network coverage and a lawsuit concerning the ongoing antitrust litigation against Delta Dental. Here’s what dentists should know about the two cases. 

February 3, 2026 |Delta Dental, Dental Plan Reform

Community dental clinic, result of partnership, opens in South Lake Tahoe to address high need

In October 2025, three organizations partnered to open the South Lake Tahoe Dental Clinic of EDCHC — the first of its kind in this area.

February 2, 2026 |Public Health, Staffing & Training

Poll: Nearly half of Medi-Cal dentists said they would disenroll if Medi-Cal rate cuts take effect; 1 in 3 said they would see fewer Medi-Cal members

A survey conducted by CDA found that 49% of Medi-Cal dentists would leave the program if the proposed cuts to provider rates take effect this year.

January 22, 2026 |Access to Care, Advocacy, Medi-Cal/Denti-Cal

Closing the gap between evidence and practice: CDA Journal highlights 11 CPGs overlooked by dentists

CDA Journal Editor-in-Chief Kerry K. Carney, DDS, CDE, talks about the inspiration behind the collection and why it’s important for dentists to stay up to date on emerging evidence in clinical care. 

January 19, 2026 |Online Learning, Patient Care

OSHA myths busted: What California dental practices need to know

The experts at Abyde share how dental practices can decode OSHA regulations and more easily comply.

January 19, 2026 |Cal/OSHA Safety Regulations, Endorsed Services, Infection Control, Regulatory Compliance

CDA-convened coalition of 70-plus groups fights to stop $1B cuts to Medi-Cal Dental

CDA has organized more than 70 California health care provider groups, labor and workforce advocates and children’s advocacy organizations to support preserving essential Medi-Cal Dental funding.

January 15, 2026 |Advocacy, Medi-Cal/Denti-Cal

CDA obtains clarification on scope, exception process of H-1B visa fee for international dentists

Employers seeking an exemption to the H-1B visa petition application can submit a request to DHS with supporting documentation.

January 15, 2026 |Advocacy, Public Health, Staffing & Training, Students
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