Advocacy

CDA-sponsored bill creates pathway to RDH licensure for internationally trained dentists

Internationally trained dentists will have a way to qualify for a registered dental hygienist license in California if a CDA-sponsored bill is passed and signed into law this fall.

March 5, 2026 |Advocacy, Legislation, Staffing & Training

Medi-Cal enrollment requirement for prescribing dentists who treat Medi-Cal patients

CDA clarifies key points about the Medi-Cal prescriber requirement announced by the Dental Board of California.

March 4, 2026 |Billing, Contracts and Fees, Dental Practice & Licensing, Medi-Cal/Denti-Cal

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

CDA, Save Our Dental Care coalition launch calls to action on Medi-Cal Dental funding

CDA and the Save Our Dental Care coalition have launched saveourdentalcare.org with ways for dentists and other coalition members to take action in the critical fight to prevent devastating Medi-Cal Dental budget cuts.

February 13, 2026 |Access to Care, Advocacy, Medi-Cal/Denti-Cal

Action against Delta Dental heats up across U.S.: What dentists should know

Two lawsuits are moving forward against Delta Dental: A class-action lawsuit that alleges Delta Dental misrepresents out-of-network coverage and a lawsuit concerning the ongoing antitrust litigation against Delta Dental. Here’s what dentists should know about the two cases. 

February 3, 2026 |Delta Dental, Dental Plan Reform

Poll: Nearly half of Medi-Cal dentists said they would disenroll if Medi-Cal rate cuts take effect; 1 in 3 said they would see fewer Medi-Cal members

A survey conducted by CDA found that 49% of Medi-Cal dentists would leave the program if the proposed cuts to provider rates take effect this year.

January 22, 2026 |Access to Care, Advocacy, Medi-Cal/Denti-Cal

CDA-convened coalition of 70-plus groups fights to stop $1B cuts to Medi-Cal Dental

CDA has organized more than 70 California health care provider groups, labor and workforce advocates and children’s advocacy organizations to support preserving essential Medi-Cal Dental funding.

January 15, 2026 |Advocacy, Medi-Cal/Denti-Cal

CDA obtains clarification on scope, exception process of H-1B visa fee for international dentists

Employers seeking an exemption to the H-1B visa petition application can submit a request to DHS with supporting documentation.

January 15, 2026 |Advocacy, Public Health, Staffing & Training, Students

Celebrating 25 years of expanding access to care: The evolution of CDA Foundation clinics

The CDA Foundation’s volunteer leadership reflect on how clinic models have evolved to increase impact and support sustainable access to care.

January 14, 2026 |Access to Care, CDA Foundation, Public Health

A year of big advocacy accomplishments for CDA on behalf of members, dental profession, patients

CDA accomplished and advanced major priorities in 2025 with the help of CDA members and dental professionals.

December 12, 2025 |Dental Plan Reform, Legislation, Medi-Cal/Denti-Cal

FDA acts to limit fluoride supplements for children

FDA’s action is not an outright ban on fluoridated prescription products, and state and national oral health organizations continue to recommend them as safe and effective.

November 10, 2025 |Access to Care, Patient Care, Public Health

Exemptions urged by CDA would preserve dental schools’ ability to recruit, train qualified dentists through H-1B program

CDA is urging the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to consider exemptions to the new $100,000 fee for H-1B petitions from nonprofit and public health care employers, including dental schools and federally qualified health centers.

November 7, 2025 |Access to Care, Public Health
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