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.
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.
The Oral Health Equity Report provides a framework to help strengthen patient care and guide investments in oral health equity.
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.
“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.”
California soon may have a new Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene education program to address the state’s shortage of registered dental hygienists.
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.
Two California dental students share insights from their experience talking with legislative offices.
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.
Dental benefit plans in California will be required to comply with enrollees’ assignment of benefit requests if legislation sponsored by CDA is signed into law.
Members in attendance asked about and received clarification on licensure of temporary employees, timing of infection control and X-ray courses, permits needed for nitrous oxide, whether assistants should be paid to take additional coursework and other issues.
