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Dentists encouraged to conserve IV fluid after hurricane strikes major U.S. supplier

A manufacturing plant in North Carolina that produces roughly 60% of the country’s IV solution supply is temporarily closed after sustaining significant damage from Hurricane Helene.

October 4, 2024 |Patient Care, Public Health

Forward thinking for dentists: The importance of long-term care planning

Seventy percent of individuals 65 and older will need long-term care. Maximize your CDA member benefits by setting up your policy during long-term care enrollment happening now through Oct. 25.

September 30, 2024 |Membership, Risk Management/TDIC

Some California cities and counties mandate flu, COVID-19 vaccination for dental office staff

Some cities and counties in California mandate that health care workers receive the flu and COVID-19 vaccine. A CDA resource summarizes local public health department orders.

September 25, 2024 |Infection Control, Regulatory Compliance

What about political discussions in the dental practice?

Election season brings countless charged conversation topics that can polarize the friendliest practice teams.

September 25, 2024 |Employment Practices, Leadership and Practice Ownership, News Articles, Office Policies & Manuals, Practice Management

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

CDA Journal assesses TikTok dental care videos and their health implications

Could videos about flossing – dental care, not the dance – engage TikTok audiences? And are the risks of misinformation…

September 17, 2024 |Access to Care, News Articles, Patient Care

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

CDA Journal examines quality improvement and risk management in dentistry

This collection of articles is intended as a “catalyst for dental teams” to take immediate steps toward offering patients the safest dental visit. Articles invite dental teams to examine their current approaches to identify areas needing improvement and to begin employing individual and systemic practices to advance a culture of safety. 

August 15, 2024 |Patient Care, Patient Management

Dentists can use CDA’s new Practice Health Check to prepare for future practice transitions

Preparation and planning for future transitions is the focus of CDA’s third-quarter Practice Health Check.

July 30, 2024 |Early Career Dentists, Leadership and Practice Ownership, Practice Transitions
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