Press Releases

The May 2019 issue of the Journal of the California Dental Association discusses the advancement of science and technology in dentistry and how new discoveries of novel technology will continue to shape dental education and enhance the efficiency of dental care.

The April 2019 issue of the Journal of the California Dental Association highlights the disparities seniors face in accessing adequate oral health care and addresses what dental providers can do to help reduce oral health complications in older adults.

The California Dental Association Foundation’s volunteer dental clinic, CDA Cares, provided nearly $1.3 million in charitable dental services to 1,491 people at the Solano County Fairgrounds March 8-9.

The March 2019 issue of the Journal of the California Dental Association discusses the rise in opioid-related deaths and the fundamental issues associated with substance use disorders and medication diversion. Prescribing practices for dental professionals are highlighted with the goal of providing adequate pain control for patients. Additionally, this issue features the need for dentists to counsel patients when prescribing opioids.

A broad coalition of physicians, dentists and public health advocates announced their support for a package of bills aimed at reducing consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages and ensuring that corporations like The Coca-Cola Co. (NYSE: KO) and PepsiCo Inc. (NASDAQ: PEP) stop targeting low-income communities and pay their fair share of public health costs.