Advocacy

More advocacy wins: New CDA-sponsored law protects against private equity interference

The new law bars the specific ways private equity groups and hedge funds are influencing dentists’ and physicians’ professional judgement.

October 8, 2025 |Legislation, Patient Management

Governor signs CDA-sponsored bill protecting dentists from virtual credit cards

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.”

October 3, 2025 |Dental Plan Reform, Legislation

CDA urges use of RHTP funds to support mobile dental clinics, implement Medicare dental coverage more effectively

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.

October 2, 2025 |Access to Care, Public Health

Court decides CDA’s appeal in lawsuit against Delta Dental of 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.

October 1, 2025 |Delta Dental, Dental Plan Reform

CDA highlights risks of proposed changes to Public Service Loan Forgiveness program in formal comments to Education Department

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.

September 12, 2025 |Access to Care, Public Health, Students

Oral Health Equity Report released by CDA and its Foundation will guide policy, practice and public investment

The Oral Health Equity Report provides a framework to help strengthen patient care and guide investments in oral health equity.

September 8, 2025 |Access to Care, CDA Foundation, Public Health

When Medi-Cal patients miss dental appointments: How to respond and reschedule

Providers have several options if a Medi-Cal patient misses an appointment, but billing a Medi-Cal patient for a missed appointment is not one of them.

August 13, 2025 |Medi-Cal/Denti-Cal

California dental students and underserved communities benefit from Community-Based Clinical Education Funds 

“Our dental students grow from the experiences they receive working with patients from a wide range of demographic and socioeconomic backgrounds and in these multidisciplinary clinics.”

July 21, 2025 |Access to Care, CDA Foundation, News Articles, Students

New dental hygiene education program would address California’s workforce shortage

California soon may have a new Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene education program to address the state’s shortage of registered dental hygienists.

July 15, 2025 |Access to Care, Dental Practice & Licensing

CDA advocacy preserves Medi-Cal Dental funding, but budget uncertainty continues

The state budget agreement preserves Proposition 56 funding for Medi-Cal Dental services and dental coverage for undocumented adults in California through July 1, 2026, following a comprehensive campaign from CDA.

June 26, 2025 |Advocacy, Medi-Cal/Denti-Cal

‘Advocacy is both a privilege and a duty’ — California dental students meet with legislative offices at state Capitol

Two California dental students share insights from their experience talking with legislative offices.

May 8, 2025 |Advocacy, Dental Plan Reform, Legislation, Students

$47M awarded to dentists and schools to expand specialty dental clinics

Thirteen projects in California were awarded a combined $47.2 million in Specialty Dental Clinic Grant Program funds by the California Health Facility Financing Authority.

March 5, 2025 |Access to Care, Advocacy
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