Beginning Jan. 1, 2025, unlicensed dental assistants in California must complete the required eight-hour infection control course prior to exposure to blood and saliva.
The CDA Foundation’s Wellness Program provides support to dental professionals and their families facing substance use disorders and other wellness challenges. With a focus on confidentiality, the program ensures participants receive help without fear of reprisal.
Beneficiaries of Cheatwood’s service span continents and cultures, from rural villages to densely populated underdeveloped regions, all transformed through improved oral health and the empowerment of knowledge.
“We’re honored to collaborate on this important initiative, which ensures ongoing dental care in underserved areas like Trinity County. This partnership highlights our dedication to finding innovative solutions to meet the dental needs of Californians who face significant barriers to accessing care.”
“I hope I am making my father proud by becoming the dentist I always promised him I would become.”
In a historic victory for California’s health care system, voters approved Proposition 35 in the November 2024 General Election. Co-sponsored…
Innovations to the Medi-Cal Dental program continue to improve the experience of Medi-Cal providers and Medi-Cal patients.
Dentists can partner with the California Victim Compensation Board to assist victims of violent crimes with their recovery. Read on to learn how to participate.
Lee’s colleagues point to her admirable focus on positioning new dental school graduates for success throughout the many years of her leadership and teaching experience. “She always has the mind of the student and new dentists at the forefront of her actions,” Tippett-Whyte said.
Reduce stress and liability risks with preemptive documentation measures before an audit occurs.
