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Webb Family Grant 2026 In lower right corner are the CDA Foundation logo and 25 year anniversary logo

California dentists, students, dental professionals can apply for up to $5K for education expenses

Individuals are eligible for the grant if they graduated from an accredited dental school, dental hygiene program or dental assisting program in California within the last three years or expect to do so within six months.  
April 14, 2026 |CDA Foundation

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New CDA-sponsored bills continue fight for more value and transparency from dental plans

CDA is sponsoring two bills in 2026 that demand more value and transparency from dental plans. See what the bills would accomplish for California dentists and patients.
February 26, 2026 |Advocacy, Dental Plan Reform, Legislation

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Nominate a California dentist for CDA Foundation’s Humanitarian Award by May 31

CDA members and local dental society directors can nominate a licensed California dentist for the CDA Foundation’s 2026 Humanitarian Award by May 31.

April 13, 2026 |CDA Foundation

House calls and a custom-built brick-and-mortar: One California dentist’s uncommon path to practice ownership

A dentist in Los Angeles County discusses how he built his combined practice model to best serve members of his community. He covers lessons learned, Medi-Cal reimbursements and the rewards or providing care under this model.

April 9, 2026 |Leadership and Practice Ownership

Using SMS, AI or new tech in your practice? Here’s how to stay HIPAA-compliant

Your dental practice doesn’t need to choose between digital advancements and compliance. Here’s what the experts at Abyde, CDA’s Endorsed Services partner for HIPAA compliance, advise to manage your risks.

April 7, 2026 |Endorsed Services

UCSF student shares plans for pediatric dentistry career, plus advice for incoming students

Each month, CDA highlights a student from one of California’s seven dental schools. Get to know Erica Julian of UCSF School of Dentistry’s class of 2029.

April 7, 2026 |News Articles, Students

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CDA Endorsed Services HR for Health March 17, 2026
Using AI in hiring? How to implement best practices and avoid algorithmic bias
If you choose to implement AI in hiring at your dental practice, maintain core best practices for compliance and to mitigate bias.
February 24, 2026
When smartphones, side gigs and odors disrupt the dental office
Here are just four areas of employee conduct and attire that practice owners might consider addressing through a workplace policy.
Leave of absence February 17, 2026
Are you prepared to be short a dental team member? Get leave management support 
What leave of absence laws apply to California dental practices? CDA discusses the importance of documentation and offers a quick online assessment for members.

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