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CDA advocacy results in licensure, staffing and C.E. wins for California dentists

The California Legislature approved a bill to implement provisions CDA sought to address dental licensure, office staffing and other issues.

September 19, 2024 |Advocacy, Dental Practice & Licensing, Legislation

Follow the law when offering commercial credit to patients

Dental practice owners are under no obligation to extend credit to patients, and they can require payment at the time…

September 9, 2024 |Dental Practice & Licensing, Endorsed Services, Patient Management

CDA Foundation debuts newly adopted oral health care model at Long Beach clinic

The combined efforts of volunteers, sponsors, CDA Foundation leadership and community members led to more than 100 patients receiving restorative care and placement into dental homes during a recent CDA Cares clinic.

August 29, 2024 |CDA Foundation

National toxicology program releases systematic review on fluoride exposure

The findings of a recent report by the NIH’s National Toxicology Program reaffirm that optimal fluoride exposure from drinking water remains safe and effective.

August 23, 2024 |Public Health

Indoor heat illness prevention regulation in effect in California

California dentists are required to follow Cal/OSHA’s  “Heat Illness Prevention in Indoor Places of Employment” standard that took effect July 24.

August 20, 2024 |Cal/OSHA Safety Regulations, Laws & Regulations

California PAGA reforms introduce penalty caps, bolster right to cure

California employers have new ways to defend and mitigate claims under the California Private Attorneys General Act now that two PAGA reform bills were enacted into law.

July 24, 2024 |Employment Practices, Laws & Regulations

CDA congratulates new state dental director

Shakalpi Pendurkar, DDS, MPH, is California’s new state dental director, appointed by Gov. Gavin Newsom on July 16. The dental director leads the Office of Oral Health in developing and implementing the state oral health initiatives by collaborating with various state agencies and organizational partners, such as CDA.

July 19, 2024 |Access to Care, News Articles, Public Health

Funding preserved for Specialty Dental Clinic Program amid state budget cuts

March 11, 2025: Thirteen projects in 10 California counties were awarded a combined $47.2 million in Specialty Dental Clinic Grants….

June 27, 2024 |Access to Care, Advocacy

Dental practices must train employees on new hazardous chemical labeling

A final rule issued by federal OSHA that takes effect July 19 largely affects product manufacturers and distributors of hazardous…

June 25, 2024 |Environment & Radiation, News Articles, Regulatory Compliance

CDA will appeal decision in lawsuit against Delta Dental

Update, July 28, 2025: An oral argument scheduled for Oct. 6 by the Court of Appeal will focus on the…

June 18, 2024 |Dental Plan Reform, News Articles

New rules under ACA’s Section 1557 impact dental practices that receive federal funding

Notice – June 24, 2025: The deadline to comply with several nondiscrimination requirements under the Affordable Care Act’s Section 1557…

June 18, 2024 |Access to Care, News Articles, Regulatory Compliance

Transforming dental operations: The role of AI in streamlining back-office functions

Artificial Intelligence is no longer just a buzzword in the technological landscape; it has become a pivotal force in transforming…

June 12, 2024 |News Articles, Patient Management, Practice Management
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