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Dr. Gale Kloeffler Award recognizes Shalyn Robers’ dedication to the well-being of dental professionals

Shalyn Robers received the CDA Foundation’s 2026 Dr. Gale Kloeffler Award for her career-long dedication to the well-being of dental professionals.

August 13, 2026 |CDA Foundation

Before rescinding that job offer … risk mitigation for California dental practices

In California, once an offer of employment is made or accepted, withdrawing it can create legal risk for the employer. CDA analysts share three risky scenarios and advice for improving hiring.

August 5, 2026 |Laws & Regulations

Nonprofits can apply by Aug 31 to be considered for a $5k bundle of in-kind dental supplies

The CDA Foundation’s Dental Materials & Supplies Grant is open to nonprofits serving communities in need. The 2026 grant application cycle runs through August 31.

August 3, 2026 |CDA Foundation

HIPAA training resources from CDA are specifically for California dental practices

HIPAA training resources from CDA’s analysts are designed to train California dental practices’ privacy and security officers.

July 29, 2026 |Privacy/HIPAA

Nutrition and meal planning guide to reach all dental students

The “Eating for Energy Toolkit can help dental students plan for and prepare simple and nutritious meals on tight budgets.

July 29, 2026 |Students

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
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