Advocacy Activity
Recent State Efforts
January 6, 2026
Broad and Diverse Coalition of 50+ Groups Call on State Legislature and Newsom Administration to Stop Devastating $1B Cuts to Medi-Cal Dental
March 9, 2026
To: Chair Mia Bonta, Assembly Health Committee
Re: AB 1629 (Haney): Dental Coverage – SPONSER
April 14, 2026
To: Chair Marc Berman, Assembly Business and Professions Committee
Re: AB 1952 (Berman): Dentistry: dental hygienists: licensure – SPONSOR
April 15, 2025
To: Chair Mia Bonta, Assembly Health Committee
Re: AB 350 (Bonta): Health Care Coverage: Fluoride Treatment – CO-SPONSOR
Grassroots Advocacy
Change begins at the local level. You do not need to be an expert in politics to make a difference. Elected officials in Sacramento, Washington, D.C. and locally throughout California want to hear from their constituents, and your stories can make a difference for legislators facing tough decisions on complicated health care issues.
Get Involved
Every cause needs powerful champions to advocate on its behalf. You can help shape the future of dentistry and work toward political change by taking a leadership position. CDA can provide the tools you need to be an effective key contact for your district representatives. Click the link below to learn more about how you can get involved in grassroots advocacy with CDA.
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