The new law bars the specific ways private equity groups and hedge funds are influencing dentists’ and physicians’ professional judgement.
Article edited on 10/17/25 to update biographical information. Kelsey Sloane, DDS, has received the CDA Foundation’s Webb Family Grant for…
Read why “Getting SB 386 signed into law is a huge victory for California dentists, who have contended too long with the predatory use of VCCs.”
Each month, CDA highlights a student from one of California’s seven dental schools. Get to know Zeel Patel of UCLA’s class of 2028.
CDA continues to advocate at the federal and state levels for investments to improve the profession of dentistry and bolster oral health care in California.
The California Court of Appeal has decided CDA’s appeal of the Superior Court ruling in CDA’s lawsuit against Delta Dental of California.
Californians can now rely on the California Department of Public Health, a partner of the newly formed West Coast Health Alliance, for recommendations on who is eligible for Covid, flu and RSV vaccinations.
Cybersecurity Awareness Month is an opportunity for dental offices to evaluate their privacy, data protection and compliance practices and boost them with new resources.
“My aim is to train future health care providers to become excellent humanistic practitioners,” said Mintline.
California dentists may want to review laws that may impact their practice and have taken effect over the last year. CDA resources can assist compliance.
Delta Dental announced it will implement multi-factor authentication and that providers will need to complete MFA enrollment before Oct. 20 to continue using the Delta Dental Provider Portal.
CDA’s comments emphasize that the proposals pose risks for dentists working in nonprofit and public health settings who rely on PSLF to manage their student debt.
