Dental Benefit Plans

California dentist rises to the challenge of being a new practice owner while out of network with Delta Dental

A California dentist successfully transitions out of network with Delta Dental while navigating his new role as practice owner. Read about his journey.

March 12, 2026 |Billing, Contracts and Fees, Delta Dental, Leadership and Practice Ownership

Medi-Cal enrollment requirement for prescribing dentists who treat Medi-Cal patients

CDA clarifies key points about the Medi-Cal prescriber requirement announced by the Dental Board of California.

March 4, 2026 |Billing, Contracts and Fees, Medi-Cal/Denti-Cal

Dental billing transformed: How AI Is changing the way practices get paid

The experts at eAssist, CDA’s partner for dental billing and claims processing, share how AI, when used thoughtfully, can support experienced professionals.

February 23, 2026 |Billing, Contracts and Fees, Endorsed Services

Action against Delta Dental heats up across U.S.: What dentists should know

Two lawsuits are moving forward against Delta Dental. Here’s what dentists should know about the two cases. 

February 3, 2026 |Delta Dental, Dental Plan Reform

Six ways smart office management can strengthen the whole dental practice 

When the office manager and doctor lead as aligned partners, the team stays motivated and the practice grows with purpose.

December 10, 2025 |Dental Benefit Plans, Endorsed Services, Practice Management

Adding an associate to your practice? 4 steps CDA analysts recommend

CDA’s resource library, along with phone and email guidance from specialized analysts, provides valuable support for each step of adding an associate.

November 4, 2025 |Dental Benefit Plans, Employment Practices, Leadership and Practice Ownership, Practice Management

How 11 CDA-sponsored dental plan reform laws benefit dentists and patients

Dental plan reform continues to lead CDA’s advocacy agenda with another successful CDA-sponsored bill that will benefit California dentists and their patients.

October 21, 2025 |Dental Benefit Plans, Dental Plan Reform, Legislation

Court decides CDA’s appeal in lawsuit against Delta Dental of 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.

October 1, 2025 |Delta Dental, Dental Plan Reform

Delta Dental will require multi-factor authentication for account access effective Oct. 20

Delta Dental announced it will implement multi-factor authentication and that providers will need to complete MFA enrollment before Oct. 20 to continue using the Delta Dental Provider Portal.

September 15, 2025 |Delta Dental

Medical debt contracts in California must include specific language to be valid

State law requires specific language to be included in any contract that creates a medical debt beginning on or after July 1, 2025.

July 8, 2025 |Billing, Contracts and Fees, Patient Management

Are you prepared to be audited by a dental benefit plan?

Dental teams can prepare for — and potentially avoid — a dental benefit plan’s post-pay audit.

April 28, 2025 |Billing, Contracts and Fees, CDA Presents, Dental Benefit Plans

Practice Health Check supports CDA members in preparing for dental plan audits

Reduce stress and liability risks with preemptive documentation measures before an audit occurs.

October 18, 2024 |Dental Benefit Plans, Practice Management
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