Advocacy

Voters approve CDA-sponsored Prop. 35, securing new health care funding 

In a historic victory for California’s health care system, voters approved Proposition 35 in the November 2024 General Election. Co-sponsored…

November 6, 2024 |Access to Care, Legislation, Medi-Cal/Denti-Cal

Medi-Cal Dental introduces online care coordination to better connect patients with providers

Innovations to the Medi-Cal Dental program continue to improve the experience of Medi-Cal providers and Medi-Cal patients.

November 5, 2024 |Access to Care, Medi-Cal/Denti-Cal

Dentists can leverage resources and compensation benefits from California Victim Compensation Board to enhance patient care

California dentists have long been pillars within their communities, providing essential oral health services and promoting overall health. One opportunity…

November 4, 2024 |Access to Care, CDA Foundation, Patient Care

CDA supports LGBTQIA+ Oral Health Week with a commitment to inclusive care

The American Institute of Dental Public Health will once again bring awareness to LGBTQIA+ community challenges and reaffirm its commitment…

October 21, 2024 |Access to Care, Leadership and Practice Ownership, Patient Care, Public Health

Licensure and scope changes will affect California dental practices in 2025

Dental licensure and scope changes address key issues for California dentists such as workforce expansion, anesthesia permit qualifications for dentists and infection control standards for dental assistants.

October 10, 2024 |Advocacy, Dental Practice & Licensing

CDA president encourages California dentists to vote yes on Proposition 35 in November

CDA President Carliza Marcos, DDS, encourages dentists across California to vote yes on Proposition 35.

October 9, 2024 |Access to Care, Advocacy, Medi-Cal/Denti-Cal

CDA advocacy results in licensure, staffing and C.E. wins for California dentists

The California Legislature approved a bill to implement provisions CDA sought to address dental licensure, office staffing and other issues.

September 19, 2024 |Advocacy, Dental Practice & Licensing, Legislation

CDA Journal assesses TikTok dental care videos and their health implications

Could videos about flossing – dental care, not the dance – engage TikTok audiences? And are the risks of misinformation…

September 17, 2024 |Access to Care, News Articles, Patient Care

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

CDA congratulates new state dental director

Shakalpi Pendurkar, DDS, MPH, is California’s new state dental director, appointed by Gov. Gavin Newsom on July 16. The dental director leads the Office of Oral Health in developing and implementing the state oral health initiatives by collaborating with various state agencies and organizational partners, such as CDA.

July 19, 2024 |Access to Care, News Articles, Public Health

CDA working with Medi-Cal Dental Program to resolve payment delays, other challenges

CDA is aware of the challenges some Medi-Cal Dental providers are facing as a result of delayed processing times and…

June 27, 2024 |Access to Care, Medi-Cal/Denti-Cal, News Articles

Funding preserved for Specialty Dental Clinic Program amid state budget cuts

With the state of California facing an estimated $47 billion deficit, CDA has successfully worked with lawmakers to maintain funding…

June 27, 2024 |Access to Care, Advocacy
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