Begin your dental career with CDA on your side.
Get more support as you’re starting out in practice through membership in organized dentistry. Access to resources for the business side of practice, one-on-one support from specialized experts and new ways to learn, lead and connect with your dental community.
When you join CDA as a dental school graduate, you also become a member of the ADA and your local dental society – with access to benefits for every stage of your dentistry. Discover support, savings and solutions to better navigate your new profession and the unique needs of California dentists.
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Career Center
Enhance your search with our dentistry-focused Career Center. Connect with new opportunities faster and get a free resume review, alerts on relevant job listings, interview tips and more.
Expert Support
Get answers to your questions by calling or emailing CDA’s specialized analysts. And tap into a full library of resources and tools to guide decision-making, including associateship resources.
Exclusive Deals
Access generous discounts, including malpractice coverage through TDIC’s New Dentist Programs, dental supplies from TDSC.com and savings through CDA’s Endorsed Services.
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CDA News
UCLA student shares tips for adjusting to dental school, overcoming imposter syndrome
Each month, CDA highlights a student from one of California’s seven dental schools. Get to know Zeel Patel of UCLA’s class of 2028.
CDA highlights risks of proposed changes to Public Service Loan Forgiveness program in formal comments to Education Department
CDA’s comments emphasize that the proposals pose risks for dentists working in nonprofit and public health settings who rely on PSLF to manage their student debt.
UCSF student shares advice on learning from mistakes, overcoming imposter syndrome
Each month, CDA highlights a student from one of California's seven dental schools. Get to know Raksha Pagadala or UCSF School of Dentistry's class of 2027.
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*First-year TDIC Professional Liability coverage rates are $50 in California. Rates depicted are for new and never practiced dentists, licensed within the last twelve months and are valid for $1M/$3M coverage amounts. Rates increase until a mature policy is reached.