Internationally trained dentists will have a way to qualify for a registered dental hygienist license in California if a CDA-sponsored bill is passed and signed into law this fall.
CDA is sponsoring two bills in 2026 that demand more value and transparency from dental plans. See what the bills would accomplish for California dentists and patients.
CDA accomplished and advanced major priorities in 2025 with the help of CDA members and dental professionals.
Dental plan reform continues to lead CDA’s advocacy agenda with another successful CDA-sponsored bill that will benefit California dentists and their patients.
The new law bars the specific ways private equity groups and hedge funds are influencing dentists’ and physicians’ professional judgement.
Read why “Getting SB 386 signed into law is a huge victory for California dentists, who have contended too long with the predatory use of VCCs.”
Two California dental students share insights from their experience talking with legislative offices.
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.
In a historic victory for California’s health care system, voters approved Proposition 35 in the November 2024 General Election. Co-sponsored…
The California Legislature approved a bill to implement provisions CDA sought to address dental licensure, office staffing and other issues.
“There is a quote I love that reads, ‘If you’re not at the table, you’re on the menu,’” says Barbara…
