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Hire and host without risk: Working with temporary employees, minors and observers in the dental practice

CDA guidance explains how to maintain compliance when hosting interns and observers, working with volunteers and hiring minors as employees.
July 9, 2026 |Laws & Regulations

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Audit will evaluate state’s contract with Delta Dental of California

California's 600,000 employees and retirees are having trouble using their Delta Dental benefit, and an audit supported by CDA and approved by the Legislature seeks to understand why.
June 17, 2026 |Delta Dental

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Medi-Cal Dental funding protected for another year in new state budget

All Medi-Cal Dental funding is protected for another year, through July 1, 2027, in the 2026-27 state budget agreement.

June 29, 2026 |Medi-Cal/Denti-Cal

The multi-practice model: Two California dentists credit resiliency, risk-taking and comprehensive business skills for success

Drs. Matthew and Stephanie Sandretti share how they navigated career stages, purchased and manage four practices and reserve time for wellness, family and personal interests.

June 25, 2026 |Practice Management

First Wellness Grant event builds dental students’ resiliency skills

Stress beginning in dental school often leads to higher rates of depression and anxiety throughout dentists’ careers. To build sustainable…

June 23, 2026 |CDA Foundation

Audit will evaluate state’s contract with Delta Dental of California

California’s 600,000 employees and retirees are having trouble using their Delta Dental benefit, and an audit supported by CDA and approved by the Legislature seeks to understand why.

June 17, 2026 |Delta Dental

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July 9, 2026
Hire and host without risk: Working with temporary employees, minors and observers in the dental practice
CDA guidance explains how to maintain compliance when hosting interns and observers, working with volunteers and hiring minors as employees.
A magnifying glass is held over what appears to be a Form I-9. This text is readable: Employment Eligibility Verification, Department of Homeland Security, Citizenship and Immigration May 26, 2026
Form I-9 ‘substantive violations’ increase, carry immediate fines under new ICE guidance
Nearly a dozen Form I-9 errors are now considered substantive errors and therefore immediately subject to fines.
CDA Analysts at CDA Presents May 21, 2026
Analysts answer top questions they heard from dentists at CDA Presents 
Dentists and dental team members had questions for CDA and The Dentists Insurance Company analysts last week at CDA Presents The Art and Science of Dentistry in...

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