News Articles

AI in dentistry: Strategies for managing risks and potential for malpractice claims

AI’s potential to improve patient care and optimize dental processes is immense. However, successful integration relies on the ability to manage associated risks effectively.

January 27, 2025 |Practice Management, Risk Management/TDIC

CDA membership offers savings on ways to gain clinical expertise, earn C.E. and network with colleagues in 2025 

This year, CDA will be offering a variety of in-person learning events across the state.

January 23, 2025 |Education and Events

Nominate California dental school faculty for 2025 Dugoni Faculty Award through March 31

In Dugoni’s name, the Foundation’s annual award acknowledges and supports exceptional leadership, innovation, collaboration, compassion, philanthropic spirit and integrity in dental education.

January 22, 2025 |CDA Foundation

Sustainable dentistry: CDA Journal explores the environmental benefit of eco-friendly practices

This CDA Journal collection discusses the significant benefits of adopting or maintaining eco-friendly practices in the dental office.

January 21, 2025 |Environment & Radiation, Practice Management, Public Health

Practice Health Check reminds CDA members to guard systems against cyberattack 

50-70% of connected devices in dental offices have vulnerable security. 

January 20, 2025 |Practice Management

Nonprofit organizations should apply by March 31 to be considered for in-kind dental supplies through CDA Foundation grant

Selected organizations can receive between $5,000 and $25,000 in donated materials and supplies.

January 17, 2025 |CDA Foundation

CDA Foundation opens wildfire relief fund to support recovery of Southern California dental community

The CDA Foundation is now accepting tax-deductible donations from colleagues, family, friends and members of the greater dental community who wish to support the safety and recovery of dentists and dental staff who are impacted by the devastating wildfires burning in Los Angeles County.

January 16, 2025 |CDA Foundation

Optimize your dental revenue cycle management to reduce costly errors

See strategies for streamlining the dental practice’s revenue cycle management so you can focus on caring for your patients.

January 14, 2025 |Endorsed Services, Practice Management

Dentists urged to avoid legal risk by analyzing website tracking functions

California businesses have reported receiving an increase in demand letters from lawyers claiming that the use of tracking technologies on the business owner’s website violates California privacy law.

January 2, 2025 |Privacy/HIPAA

Employee leave policies: A legal obligation that can improve dental practice culture

In dentistry, where the demands of patient care and business management intertwine, practice owners often experience the complex challenge of…

December 19, 2024 |Employment Practices, Hiring, Firing & Performance, Laws & Regulations, News Articles, Office Policies & Manuals, Practice Management, Staffing & Training

Dentists must comply with new HIPAA rule supporting reproductive health care privacy

Dentists are required to comply by Dec. 23 with the HIPAA Privacy Rule to Support Reproductive Health Care Privacy — and updated CDA resources can help members comply.

December 18, 2024 |Privacy/HIPAA

Research from California dental students featured in CDA Journal collection

Dental student research in this collection covers a variety of subject matter, disciplines and approaches to scientific inquiry and investigation.

December 16, 2024 |Students
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