Newsroom Archives

Every month, CDA highlights a student from one of California’s seven dental schools. Get to know Guo Chin Hung of UCLA School of Dentistry's class of 2024.

Pregnant dental patients and their unborn babies benefit from prenatal dental care. CDA and the ACOG recognize the safety of dental care during pregnancy and encourage their members to educate patients on the important links between maternal, fetal and children’s oral health.

CDA Foundation offers grants for nonprofit organizations to receive dental supplies. Nonprofits can apply for the 2023 grant cycle through March 31.

Following recent settlements against providers who violated HIPAA Privacy Rule, CDA encourages its members to utilize an array of tools and resources to achieve compliance

CDA encourages its members to take a proactive approach to employee meal and rest break compliance. Doing so requires an understanding of the regulations involved and communicating with employees about them.

Eligible California dentists can once again apply through CalHealthCares for up to $300K in either an educational loan repayment or practice support grant up to $300,000 in exchange for making a Medi-Cal service commitment.

The CDA Foundation is accepting nominations through March 31 for the 2023 Dr. Arthur A. Dugoni Faculty Award, which for 17 years has recognized faculty members for their contributions to the scholarly and creative activities of California dental students.
 

The CDA Foundation this week announced a new partnership with the state’s Office of Oral Health to administer the state’s Community-Based Clinical Education grant and pilot a new CDA Cares clinic model throughout the state.
 

Every quarter, CDA publishes a Practice Health Check focusing on a different topic related to the business side of dentistry. Employee meal and rest breaks, leaves of absence, and other employment matters are the focus during the first quarter of 2023. CDA members are invited to take the Q1Practice Health Check consisting of just three questions.

The new year always brings new laws for employers in California, and 2023 is no exception for dental practices. The laws run the gamut of employment concerns. Many took effect Jan. 1, while others allow a grace period to fully comply. Many affect employers of every size.

The four-part series explores the crucial stages of finding qualified candidates, successfully integrating new team members into the dental practice and retaining top talent.

Is your membership set for 2023? Whether you’re an early career dentist, new to practicing in California or a longtime member, you may not be aware of all the benefits available to you. With your renewal, lock in ongoing access to exclusive resources and specialized expertise.