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CDA Foundation debuts newly adopted oral health care model at Long Beach clinic

The combined efforts of volunteers, sponsors, CDA Foundation leadership and community members led to more than 100 patients receiving restorative care and placement into dental homes during a recent CDA Cares clinic.
August 29, 2024 |CDA Foundation

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CDA-sponsored bill to protect dentists from predatory virtual credit cards passes Legislature

Update, Aug. 29, 2024: The California Legislature yesterday passed CDA-sponsored Senate Bill 1369, which now heads to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s...
February 20, 2024 |Advocacy, Dental Plan Reform, Legislation, News Articles

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National toxicology program releases systematic review on fluoride exposure

The findings of a recent report by the NIH’s National Toxicology Program reaffirm that optimal fluoride exposure from drinking water remains safe and effective.

August 23, 2024 |Public Health

Indoor heat illness prevention regulation in effect in California

California dentists are required to follow Cal/OSHA’s  “Heat Illness Prevention in Indoor Places of Employment” standard that took effect July 24.

August 20, 2024 |Cal/OSHA Safety Regulations, Laws & Regulations

CDA Journal examines quality improvement and risk management in dentistry

This collection of articles is intended as a “catalyst for dental teams” to take immediate steps toward offering patients the safest dental visit. Articles invite dental teams to examine their current approaches to identify areas needing improvement and to begin employing individual and systemic practices to advance a culture of safety. 

August 15, 2024 |Patient Care, Patient Management

Dentists encouraged to act now to support Proposition 35

CDA and the Yes on Proposition 35 campaign are encouraging dentists to take action now to support the November ballot initiative, which would protect and expand access to health services.

August 14, 2024 |Access to Care, Advocacy, Medi-Cal/Denti-Cal

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Indoor heat illness prevention regulation in effect in California

California dentists are required to follow Cal/OSHA’s  “Heat Illness Prevention in Indoor Places of Employment” standard that took effect July 24.

August 20, 2024 Laws & Regulations
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California PAGA reforms introduce penalty caps, bolster right to cure

California employers have new ways to defend and mitigate claims under the California Private Attorneys General Act now that two PAGA reform bills were enacted into law.

July 24, 2024 Laws & Regulations
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Exempt and nonexempt in the dental office: Classify correctly to avoid penalties

Exempt or nonexempt? In California, the distinction is a legal one. Wage and hour orders protect nonexempt employees, and employers...

May 30, 2024 Laws & Regulations