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Governor signs CDA-sponsored bill on assignment of benefits, network adequacy standards

CDA-sponsored AB 1629 delivers a long-sought change requiring all dental plans to honor a patient’s assignment of benefits requests.
September 28, 2026 |Dental Plan Reform

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Dental plans are moving from paper to default electronic payments: Dentists may need to take action to avoid fees

Delta Dental, Aetna and Guardian have announced changes in their payment methods as early as Sept. 4. Dentists may need to take steps to avoid fees.
August 27, 2026 |Dental Plan Reform

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Behind the CDA Journal: Dr. Kerry K. Carney

Kerry K. Carney, the Journal’s editor-in-chief since 2007, shares how the Journal has evolved over nearly 20 years and why critical thinking has become an important part of the Journal’s overarching goal.

September 28, 2026 |Membership

California time off laws: What you need to know to protect your practice

CDA’s Endorsed Services partner HR for Health shares common types of employee leaves in California and how to legally comply.

September 8, 2026 |Endorsed Services

For this California dentist, dropping dental plans was necessary for practice’s long-term sustainability

Dr. Jennifer Chiang discusses her path from associate dentist to practice owner in California and why she chose exit all dental plan contracts to sustain her practice.

September 3, 2026 |Dental Benefit Plans

Training program helps community health workers connect patients with dental offices to receive timely care

The California Community Health Worker Oral Health Training Program helps CHWs connect patients to dental care.

September 2, 2026 |Access to Care

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August 5, 2026
Before rescinding that job offer … risk mitigation for California dental practices
In California, once an offer of employment is made or accepted, withdrawing it can create legal risk for the employer. CDA analysts share three risky scenarios and advice for improving hiring.
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.

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