CDA encourages dentists and their teams to join the fight against oral cancer—an often silent but potentially deadly disease. CDA Journal articles on detection and prevention, courses at CDA Presents this May and other resources can assist these efforts.
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.
Nominations for the CDA Foundation’s Dr. Gale Kloeffler Award are open through May 31. California-licensed dentists who are dedicated to the well-being of dental professionals are eligible for the award.
At CDA Presents in Anaheim, analysts from CDA and The Dentists Insurance Company will teach courses on dental plan assessments and contracting, employee leaves of absence, HIPAA compliance and more.
CDA asked Journal guest editor Peter Milgrom, DDS, how the collection came together and what he hopes readers will take away from the articles.
Community water fluoridation prevails in San Diego County following successful coordinated advocacy. Also, a new CDA fact sheet addresses the science of fluoride concentration.
If you choose to implement AI in hiring at your dental practice, maintain core best practices for compliance and to mitigate bias.
A California dentist successfully transitions out of network with Delta Dental while navigating his new role as practice owner. Read about his journey.
Conversations recorded between dentists and patients without permission from either party can create serious legal risks for dental professionals. Here is how dentists can avoid risks, especially as wearable technology becomes more popular.
The Friends of the Foundation donor program has relaunched to bring together even more supporters and recognize generosity at every level.
Lewis Turchi, DDS, CDA past president, died January 31, 2026. He was a respected leader who served as a trustee to the American Dental Association and held many leadership positions within CDA before becoming president in 1992.
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.
