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Specialized boards
CDA Holding Company Board of Directors
The CDA Holding Company, Inc. (CDAHCI) Board of Directors is vested with holding the shares of each of the subsidiary companies created by the association, electing the subsidiary companies’ boards of directors and receiving dividends.
The Holding Company Board controls the association’s subsidiary companies by holding their shares, appointing their boards and collecting the dividends they generate.
CDA Political Action Committee Board of Advisors
The Board supports candidates for elected office on a bipartisan basis for the benefit of members, patients and the oral health of Californians. The board disburses funds in support of candidates and coordinates with other organizations with similar purposes.
CDA Presents Board of Managers
The Board of Managers produces educational programming for CDA Presents. It also collaborates with other councils, committees and subject matter experts to support additional offerings based on member research.
CDA Foundation Board of Directors
The Board oversees the business of the Foundation and ensures alignment with CDA. Board members set policies that guide how the Foundation operates and is funded.
The Dentists Insurance Company & TDIC Insurance Solutions Board of Directors
The Board of Directors oversees the fiduciary role of both subsidiaries – the insurance carrier and the insurance agency, adopting operational policies, procedures and regulations. To ensure alignment, each company has its own board comprised of the same directors. The board’s committees inform decision-making, recommend improvements and share dentistry and insurance expertise.
Councils
Council on Professionalism and Mediation
The Council promotes standards of ethical, evidence-based dental care. It interprets and upholds the CDA Code of Ethics and provides a fair, neutral and cost-effective way to resolve disputes between member dentists and patients.
Government Affairs Council
The Council advances the interests of CDA members and protects patient care by helping achieve goals outlined in the strategic plan through results-driven advocacy, legislation and administrative action.
Committees
CDA Audit Committee
The Committee assists the CDA Board in reviewing systems of internal controls management, the audit process and audited financial statements.
Committee on Volunteer Placement
The Committee evaluates leadership applications, recommending the best candidates for available positions. It also evaluates the application process and identifies needed improvements.
CDA Finance Committee
The Committee monitors CDA’s financial assets and liabilities. It oversees the preparation of accurate financial records and communicates updates to the Board of Directors.
Membership Committee
The Committee makes strategic recommendations that drive organizational membership goals and ensure that membership processes support the current and future needs of members.
ADA 13th District Delegation
The Delegation is one of the official representatives to the ADA House of Delegates. With 75 delegates, we are the largest state dental association in the ADA. Delegates are responsible for representing the best interests of the American Dental Association and members.
Board of Directors
The board is the managing body of CDA, vested with the fiduciary duties of the association including implementation of the strategic plan, fiscal management, governance oversight and implementation of policies established by the House of Delegates; together they govern the association.
The board is composed of 17 directors and 2 non-voting participants. For a list of directors, please refer to the CDA Leadership Directory.