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.
“By leading with empathy and building spaces for vulnerability, we strengthen our entire profession.”
“His contribution in dentistry is unparalleled, [and] his extraordinary humanitarian services and volunteerism have set a high standard for others to follow.”
Article edited on 10/17/25 to update biographical information. Kelsey Sloane, DDS, has received the CDA Foundation’s Webb Family Grant for…
“My aim is to train future health care providers to become excellent humanistic practitioners,” said Mintline.
