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Color-coded pie chart shows results of survey in percentages. Question: What will Medi-Cal dentists do if proposed rate cuts take effect? 49% - I will disenroll as Medi-Cal provider 30% - I will see fewer Medi-Cal patients 3% - No change 11% - Not sure/don't know 7% - Other, please specify

Poll: Nearly half of Medi-Cal dentists said they would disenroll if Medi-Cal rate cuts take effect; 1 in 3 said they would see fewer Medi-Cal members

A survey conducted by CDA found that 49% of Medi-Cal dentists would leave the program if the proposed cuts to provider rates take effect this year.
January 22, 2026 |Access to Care, Advocacy, Medi-Cal/Denti-Cal

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CDA obtains clarification on scope, exception process of H-1B visa fee for international dentists

Employers seeking an exemption to the H-1B visa petition application can submit a request to DHS with supporting documentation.
January 15, 2026 |Advocacy, Public Health, Staffing & Training, Students

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Closing the gap between evidence and practice: CDA Journal highlights 11 CPGs overlooked by dentists

CDA Journal Editor-in-Chief Kerry K. Carney, DDS, CDE, talks about the inspiration behind the collection and why it’s important for dentists to stay up to date on emerging evidence in clinical care. 

January 19, 2026 |Online Learning, Patient Care

OSHA myths busted: What California dental practices need to know

The experts at Abyde share how dental practices can decode OSHA regulations and more easily comply.

January 19, 2026 |Cal/OSHA Safety Regulations, Endorsed Services, Infection Control, Regulatory Compliance

CDA-convened coalition of 70-plus groups fights to stop $1B cuts to Medi-Cal Dental

CDA has organized more than 70 California health care provider groups, labor and workforce advocates and children’s advocacy organizations to support preserving essential Medi-Cal Dental funding.

January 15, 2026 |Advocacy, Medi-Cal/Denti-Cal

CDA obtains clarification on scope, exception process of H-1B visa fee for international dentists

Employers seeking an exemption to the H-1B visa petition application can submit a request to DHS with supporting documentation.

January 15, 2026 |Advocacy, Public Health, Staffing & Training, Students

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