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Is your dental practice prepped for the upcoming HIPAA Rule changes?

Abyde, a CDA Endorsed Services partner, shares what actions to take to protect your practice ahead of the proposed HIPAA changes.

July 28, 2026 |Endorsed Services

Three leaders in dentistry join CDA Journal editorial team

With expertise spanning clinical practice, education, research and innovation, three dentists are taking on new leadership roles with the CDA Journal.

July 27, 2026 |Online Learning

Aspen Dental settlement signals California AG will enforce truth-in-advertising rules

Dentists are responsible for the content of their advertising and cannot rely on compliance by third parties they hire to provide marketing or advertising.

July 23, 2026 |Regulatory Compliance

A Balancing Act: California dentist shares strengths, challenges and rewards of FQHC practice

Abhi Thakkar, DDS, discusses his unexpected career path into public health dentistry in California and the challenges and many rewards of directing and working in an FQHC.

July 15, 2026 |Leadership and Practice Ownership

Celebrating a legacy of water fluoridation and protecting systems for the future

The need for trusted health information has never felt more urgent. Community water fluoridation is the single most cost-effective, equitable…

July 13, 2026 |CDA Foundation

Hire and host without risk: Working with temporary employees, minors and observers in the dental practice

CDA guidance explains how to maintain compliance when hosting interns and observers, working with volunteers and hiring minors as employees.

July 9, 2026 |Laws & Regulations

‘Resilience is the key’: UOP student’s advice on how to handle the ups and downs of dental school

Each month, CDA highlights a student from one of California’s seven dental schools. Get to know Samarthkumar Ladumor of Arthur A. Dugoni’s class of 2027.

July 6, 2026 |Students

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
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