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CDA applauds Gov. Gavin Newsom for a May revision budget proposal that shows his strong commitment to greater equity and access in the Medi-Cal Dental Program as well as economic recovery from the pandemic.

The Dentists Insurance Company has earned the AM Best “A” (Excellent) rating for the 27^th consecutive year.

The February 2021 issue of the Journal of the California Dental Association provides information that will help dentists understand the obligations, regulations and guidelines of the business of dentistry, including tips for avoiding business disputes.

The California Dental Association, representing 27,000 dentists, is strongly supportive of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed budget. Specifically, CDA applauds Gov. Newsom for his investments to promote greater health equity through workforce development, oral health care improvements and vaccine distribution. 

In a move to address the state’s shortage of health care providers eligible to administer COVID-19 vaccines, the Department of Consumer Affairs today approved a public health emergency waiver that will allow the state’s 36,000 dentists to administer COVID-19 vaccines to people age 16 and older.

CDA strongly supports Gov. Gavin Newsom’s appointment of Secretary of State Alex Padilla to the U.S. Senate. We have greatly appreciated Padilla’s extensive work in California and his partnership on major health care issues, including oral health.

The California Dental Association strongly supports President-elect Joe Biden’s nomination of Attorney General Xavier Becerra for secretary of the Department of Health & Human Services. Becerra is the finest choice to lead the nation through this challenging public health emergency while also improving health care programs, including Medicare and Medicaid.