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The January 2020 issue of the Journal of the California Dental Association features articles that explain why maintaining innovative research programs in dental schools in integral to preparing students for a dynamic future in dentistry.

The California Dental Association Foundation recently awarded Mattthew Mecheal, DDS, with its Student Loan Repayment Grant. In exchange for a commitment to practice in an underserved community, Dr. Mecheal will receive up to $105,000 over three years toward repayment of student loans.

The December 2019 issue of the Journal of the California Dental Association features peer-reviewed articles on a wide range of dental-related topics by dental student researchers.

Articles in the November 2019 issue of the Journal of the California Dental Association review the history of water fluoridation in California, the use of preventive fluoride varnish applications for children, the pain assessment practices of pediatric dentists and the study of fracture strengths of complete maxillary denture bases.

An administrative law judge has partially ruled in favor of the Federal Trade Commission’s complaint that dental products distributors conspired not to provide discounts to buying groups.

The California Dental Association Foundation's volunteer dental clinic, CDA Cares, provided $1 .46 million in charitable dental services to 1,626 people at the National Orange Show Events Center in San Bernardino Sept. 27-28.

The October 2019 Journal of the California Dental Association discusses the impact of 3D printed devices in restorative and regenerative dentistry as well as in surgical specialties such as oral and maxillofacial surgery and craniofacial surgery.

In the second of a two-issue series on dental practice safety and risk management, the September 2019 issue of the Journal of the California Dental Association features articles on infection control, X-ray exposure recommendations, and medical safety.