News Articles

Disappearing act: Has your employee abandoned you?

Why do employees abandon their jobs — and when is it not abandonment? Employers should have a policy that clearly states the consequences of no-call, no-show behavior.

February 6, 2025 |Laws & Regulations, Office Policies & Manuals

COVID-19 Prevention Nonemergency Regulations expired: What’s next for dental practices?

Cal/OSHA’s COVID-19 regulations expired Feb. 3 with one exception: reporting and recordkeeping requirements will remain in effect for another year.

February 5, 2025 |Cal/OSHA Safety Regulations

Community-based program fuses student education and patient care

“The community rotations program gave a great learning experience that enriches what students already have learned in clinic at school.”

January 29, 2025 |Access to Care, CDA Foundation, Early Career Dentists, Public Health, Students

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

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

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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