News Articles

Oral health misinformation is rampant on social media: CDA Journal investigates

How prevalent is oral health and tobacco-related misinformation on social media? The research is in. Read the article and complete a quiz to earn C.E. credit.

April 18, 2025 |Patient Care, Patient Management, Public Health

Promoting a fake or purchased review? You’re violating the FTC rule

Businesses that promote fake, purchased or compensated reviews are violating an FTC rule.

April 17, 2025 |Practice Management, Regulatory Compliance

Dentists, dental professionals can apply for up to $5K for education expenses through Webb Family Grant

Interested applicants are encouraged to carefully review eligibility criteria and application guidelines.

April 15, 2025 |CDA Foundation

Immigration enforcement in the dental practice: Employer obligations and patient rights

Recent actions by the Trump Administration have some dentists wondering if they should develop or update workplace policies to address potential audits or other requests from immigration enforcement officials.

April 9, 2025 |Laws & Regulations, Staffing & Training

Nominate a California dentist for CDA Foundation’s Humanitarian Award by May 31

The recipient’s work is a reminder that compassion and expertise, when combined, have the power to transcend barriers and change lives.

April 8, 2025 |CDA Foundation

Ruby will see you now: Meet the emotional support dog in a California dental practice

Ruby the goldendoodle is in the dental office three or four days a week. Her main job is to make patients feel less anxious, but she often brings them joy.

April 3, 2025 |Patient Care, Regulatory Compliance

California public health leaders reaffirm importance of fluoridation for oral health

The California Department of Public Health issued a statement underscoring the critical role of community water fluoridation in maintaining oral health.

April 2, 2025 |Public Health

Hiring and paying temporary workers in the dental practice

temporary workers are entitled to many of the same legal protections as permanent employees under California labor laws.

April 2, 2025 |Hiring, Firing & Performance

CDA, CMA co-sponsor bill to protect patients and providers from private equity interference

Legislation co-sponsored by CDA and the California Medical Association addresses private equity interests’ interference with the clinical judgment of dentists and physicians.

March 26, 2025 |Leadership and Practice Ownership, Legislation

CDA Presents brings new speakers, workshops and cutting-edge C.E. to Anaheim

Mark your calendars for CDA Presents The Art and Science of Dentistry May 15-17 at the Anaheim Convention Center.

March 25, 2025 |CDA Presents, Education and Events

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

Be prepared for the possibility that you may need long-term care services at some point in your life.

March 18, 2025 |Endorsed Services, Risk Management/TDIC

Sending business texts to patients and consumers? Follow the industry standards

Several member-dentists have contacted CDA’s practice analyst wanting to know if they were complying with the current rules on business-to-consumer…

March 13, 2025 |Practice Management, Regulatory Compliance
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