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Medi-Cal Dental funding protected for another year in new state budget

All Medi-Cal Dental funding is protected for another year, through July 1, 2027, in the 2026-27 state budget agreement.

June 29, 2026 |Medi-Cal/Denti-Cal

The multi-practice model: Two California dentists credit resiliency, risk-taking and comprehensive business skills for success

Drs. Matthew and Stephanie Sandretti share how they navigated career stages, purchased and manage four practices and reserve time for wellness, family and personal interests.

June 25, 2026 |Practice Management

First Wellness Grant event builds dental students’ resiliency skills

Stress beginning in dental school often leads to higher rates of depression and anxiety throughout dentists’ careers. To build sustainable…

June 23, 2026 |CDA Foundation

Audit will evaluate state’s contract with Delta Dental of California

California’s 600,000 employees and retirees are having trouble using their Delta Dental benefit, and an audit supported by CDA and approved by the Legislature seeks to understand why.

June 17, 2026 |Delta Dental

‘Find your why and keep it close’: Western U student’s advice on staying encouraged in dental school

Each month, CDA highlights a student from one of California’s seven dental schools. Get to know Michalina Fili of Western University’s class of 2029.

June 5, 2026 |News Articles, Students

New CDA Foundation program addresses food insecurity experienced by nearly half of California dental students

A dental student who cannot meet their basic needs cannot fully focus on becoming the clinician California needs them to…

June 1, 2026 |CDA Foundation

Blindsided: Practice owner details the pitfalls of dental plan leased networks 

Dr. Zeynep Barakat details how unknowingly contracting with leased networks led to incorrect fees, delayed care and patient frustrations.

May 28, 2026 |Billing, Contracts and Fees, Dental Benefit Plans, News Articles, Practice Management

Long-term care insurance offers better financial protection than self-funded care

Understand the risks of self-funding your care, including market volatility and taxation. See long-term care options available to CDA members at economical group rates during open enrollment.

May 27, 2026 |Risk Management/TDIC

Form I-9 ‘substantive violations’ increase, carry immediate fines under new ICE guidance

Nearly a dozen Form I-9 errors are now considered substantive errors and therefore immediately subject to fines.

May 26, 2026 |Laws & Regulations

Analysts answer top questions they heard from dentists at CDA Presents 

Dentists and dental team members had questions for CDA and The Dentists Insurance Company analysts last week at CDA Presents The Art and Science of Dentistry in…

May 21, 2026 |Dental Benefit Plans, Employment Practices, News Articles, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management/TDIC

Consider the future: Dentists should not ignore long-term care planning 

For the third consecutive year, long-term care options are available at affordable rates for CDA members during an open enrollment period of June 1-July 17. 

May 18, 2026 |Risk Management/TDIC

New developments in legal action against Delta Dental: What dentists should know  

The California lawsuit filed in April claims that Delta Dental violated state antitrust laws and the Unfair Business Practices Act.

May 13, 2026 |Delta Dental
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