CDA members are contacting Practice Support to inquire whether they can take the basic life support course online. As part of their continuing education requirements, California-licensed dentists, registered dental assistants and registered dental hygienists must complete the course to maintain their license or permit.

The California Dental Association has launched a new recruitment campaign, Smile Crew of California, designed to highlight the careers in dental assisting and create a pool of qualified candidates to help CDA members who are seeking to fill hundreds of dental assistant job openings. 

In a strategic effort to aid members in growing their careers and building their practice teams, CDA has launched a robust online career center for both employers and job seekers. While job listings have long been among the most popular sections of CDA’s website, the new platform provides more intuitive search tools along with actionable guidance.

CDA's Oct. Student Spotlight, Jacqueline Neumann discusses her adjustment to dental school during in the COVID-19 era, how the pandemic has affected her career aspirations and her favorite dental school moment so far. 

After a two-month delay resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, 11 individuals had their smiles restored safely at a small, volunteer-run event held Sept. 26 at the Children’s Dental Health Clinic in Long Beach. The CDA Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the California Dental Association, organized the event.

Friends and colleagues pay tribute to past CDA president and exemplary dental educator Arthur A. Dugoni, DDS, who died Sept. 23 at his home in Palo Alto. He was 95. 

Several companies have vowed to improve diversity, equity and inclusion within their organizations over the last few months. These steps can help practice owners create a welcoming environment for employees of all backgrounds and keep staff engaged. 

Dental teams should consider what steps to take if a patient refuses to comply with the practice's increased safety precautions. These recommendations can help practice owners and their teams prepare for difficult conversations and effectively de-escalate tension with uncooperative patients.

Get to know CDA’s September Student Spotlight, Jessica Huang from Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry class of 2021.

When the shelter-in-place began in March, I started to research how a dentist could use teledentistry to evaluate the needs of a patient with a dental emergency while practicing social distancing. As part of my research, I watched many webinars on teledentistry and was fascinated by the information a webinar panelist named Nathan Suter, DDS, provided.

Practice owners can rely on a remote workforce to minimize the number of people in the practice and help curb the spread of the coronavirus. The following tips can help practice owners and team members develop a successful work-from-home strategy. 

Tips on how to recruit and hire new employees during the COVID era. The following strategies can help practice owners recruit talent that best fits business needs while also remaining in compliance with legal and safety regulations.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention earlier this month issued updated guidance for domestic travelers who are either fully vaccinated or unvaccinated against COVID-19. The new guidance states that people who are fully vaccinated with an FDA-authorized COVID-19 vaccine can travel safely within the U.S.

Some dental professionals are facing a new set of challenges from wearing additional personal protective equipment as they adapt to providing care in the COVID-19 era. Here are some of the most common conditions to be aware of and tips to help alleviate the discomfort.

The following tips can help you reduce stress and maintain a healthy team dynamic.

Get to know CDA’s August Student Spotlight, Masooma Rizvi from UCLA School of Dentistry class of 2021.

Now that most schools will remain closed longer than expected, many businesses are unsure of their options for employees or the legal implications that accompany them.

Navigating the challenges of providing dental care in the COVID era is a team effort that is easiest to achieve when employees find their jobs rewarding and are motivated to succeed.

The volunteer leadership and staff at CDA want to acknowledge and apologize for our mistake and insensitivity in publishing a video in late June.

CDA this week took a support position on legislation that would help to protect public health officers in California from threats and attacks by requiring that their personal information be kept confidential. 
Sen. Richard Pan, who is also a practicing pediatrician, introduced Senate Bill 483 in response to the escalating personal threats made against public health officers throughout the state.

For recent grad Peter Kim, DDS, having to finish this journey virtually was a disappointment, but he believes the changes may be beneficial in the future.

Get to know CDA’s July Student Spotlight, Jose Acevedo from the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC class of 2023.

Beginning July 1, providers and employees of providers are prohibited from establishing on behalf of a consumer an open-end credit or loan application that contains a deferred-interest provision. Consumers who wish to access these products will need to apply directly with the credit company.

Get to know CDA’s June Student Spotlight, Pardis Vakili from the University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, class of 2022.

Get to know CDA’s May Student Spotlight, Michael Nedjat-Haiem from the University of California, Los Angeles School of Dentistry class of 2020.