CDA Journal

A peer-reviewed, open access journal sharing research to advance oral health.

The Journal of the California Dental Association is a peer-reviewed, award-winning clinical publication. We welcome scientific reviews, original research articles and case reports that deliver education and insights to dentists and our larger health care community.

The CDA Journal is digitally published by Taylor & Francis, a best-in-class international publisher of scholarly journals and books.

CDA is seeking new peer reviewers to contribute their oral health expertise to the Journal. Submit your interest and learn how you can enhance your CV and share your skills through research review.

The CDA Journal continues to be open access to promote the sharing of ideas, insights and research for our greater health care community.

Featured Research

Saving Teeth, Three (Points) at a Time: Steph Curry and making mouthguards cool

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Tobacco and Oral Health Misinformation on Twitter (X): Implications for Dental Professionals

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Role of Oral Health Providers in Supporting HPV-Related Cancer Prevention in the Dental Setting

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Benefits for CDA members

As a member, access expanded content and education, including the opportunity to easily access C.E. at no cost by reading CDA Journal articles.

Earn 0.5 C.E. units on every quiz in our Journal course catalog.

Our latest collection features research on topics spanning tobacco and oral health misinformation, dentists’ role in HPV-related cancer prevention, the connection between halitosis and gastrointestinal disorders, and influencing mouthguard use.

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