Dr. Jared Fine receives CDA Foundation’s Public Health Leadership Award for his work expanding dental care access and promoting health equity.
The CDA Foundation’s education offerings have risen to meet the changing needs and health challenges of patients and providers. Early programs addressed gaps in care for vulnerable children and older adults. Today’s programs give providers tools to advocate and care for patients’ total well-being.
Mark Booth, DDS, receives the CDA Foundation’s 2026 Dr. Arthur A. Dugoni Faculty Award for his humanistic approach to dental education.
Shalyn Robers received the CDA Foundation’s 2026 Dr. Gale Kloeffler Award for her career-long dedication to the well-being of dental professionals.
The need for trusted health information has never felt more urgent. Community water fluoridation is the single most cost-effective, equitable…
Stress beginning in dental school often leads to higher rates of depression and anxiety throughout dentists’ careers. To build sustainable…
A dental student who cannot meet their basic needs cannot fully focus on becoming the clinician California needs them to…
The CDA Foundation’s programs have evolved to offer support beyond substance use disorder recovery. The peer-to-peer program still provides this critical help, but more resources address mental health, stress and burnout.
California dentists who have distinguished themselves through a lifetime of leadership and contributions in public health and public policy can be recognized through a CDA Foundation award launched April 1.
The Friends of the Foundation donor program has relaunched to bring together even more supporters and recognize generosity at every level.
The CDA Foundation has launched a Wellness Grant to support events at California dental schools. Applications are open, and grants will be awarded on a rolling basis.
The CDA Foundation’s volunteer leadership reflect on how clinic models have evolved to increase impact and support sustainable access to care.
