“The community rotations program gave a great learning experience that enriches what students already have learned in clinic at school.”
In a historic victory for California’s health care system, voters approved Proposition 35 in the November 2024 General Election. Co-sponsored…
Innovations to the Medi-Cal Dental program continue to improve the experience of Medi-Cal providers and Medi-Cal patients.
California dentists have long been pillars within their communities, providing essential oral health services and promoting overall health. One opportunity…
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.
The California Legislature approved a bill to implement provisions CDA sought to address dental licensure, office staffing and other issues.
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.
March 11, 2025: Thirteen projects in 10 California counties were awarded a combined $47.2 million in Specialty Dental Clinic Grants….
Update, July 28, 2025: An oral argument scheduled for Oct. 6 by the Court of Appeal will focus on the…
Notice – June 24, 2025: The deadline to comply with several nondiscrimination requirements under the Affordable Care Act’s Section 1557…
Dear members and colleagues: I’m reaching out with an update on CDA’s ongoing dental plan reform initiatives, along with an…
Dr. Kumar’s strong commitment to making oral health a priority in the state’s health agenda has defined his role as…
