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With most of the state under a new California Department of Public Health Limited Stay at Home order, the California Dental Association reminds the public that dental care is an essential health care service and dental practices remain open.

The November issue of the Journal of the California Dental Association focuses on the importance of oral health care providers educating patients on the adverse effects of sugar-sweetened beverage consumption on oral and overall health.

Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) and The Dentists Supply Company (TDSC) today announced the completion of the agreement to form a new entity to better serve state dental association members with an online-only option for purchasing dental supplies. TDSC.com, Powered by Henry Schein is now live and will continue to offer everyday low pricing for dental practices that prefer an online ordering experience. The agreement was announced on October 14, 2020.

The Dentists Supply Company is pleased to announce it has reached an agreement with Henry Schein Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) to further its mission to serve state dental association members with an online-only option for purchasing dental supplies. TDSC.com, Powered by Henry Schein will officially launch in late October 2020 and will continue to offer everyday low pricing and expand its offerings for dental supplies and small equipment to dental association members.

The October 2020 issue of the Journal of the California Dental Association explores COVID-19 connections in oral health care and dentistry. Articles discuss the roles of hygiene and periodontal health in respiratory complications, differentiating medical and dental aerosols, barriers to accessing care globally and evaluating masks and air-purifying respirators.

The September 2020 issue of the Journal of the California Dental Association provides real-world applications of ethical principles in dentistry to help dentists translate thoughts on ethical behavior into actions.

The California Dental Association is pleased to announce eAssist Dental Solutions as a CDA Endorsed Program that offers dentists a valuable billing service, enhancing timely claims payment from dental plans.

The August 2020 issue of the Journal of the California Dental Association focuses on oral health literacy. Articles demonstrate a “shift in thinking” on how health literacy should be defined while maintaining the core believe that health literacy is crucial to optimizing the health of individuals and the population.

The August 2020 issue of the Journal of the California Dental Association focuses on oral health literacy. Articles demonstrate a “shift in thinking” on how health literacy should be defined while maintaining the core believe that health literacy is crucial to optimizing the health of individuals and the population.