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CDA-convened coalition of 70-plus groups fights to stop $1B cuts to Medi-Cal Dental

CDA has organized more than 70 California health care provider groups, labor and workforce advocates and children’s advocacy organizations to support preserving essential Medi-Cal Dental funding.

January 15, 2026 |Advocacy, Medi-Cal/Denti-Cal

CDA obtains clarification on scope, exception process of H-1B visa fee for international dentists

Employers seeking an exemption to the H-1B visa petition application can submit a request to DHS with supporting documentation.

January 15, 2026 |Advocacy, Public Health, Staffing & Training, Students

Celebrating 25 years of expanding access to care: The evolution of CDA Foundation clinics

The CDA Foundation’s volunteer leadership reflect on how clinic models have evolved to increase impact and support sustainable access to care.

January 14, 2026 |Access to Care, CDA Foundation, Public Health

Nominate California dental school faculty for Dugoni Faculty Award by April 17

The Foundation welcomes nominations from CDA members, including students, California dental school faculty and self-nominations.

January 13, 2026 |CDA Foundation

A year of big advocacy accomplishments for CDA on behalf of members, dental profession, patients

CDA accomplished and advanced major priorities in 2025 with the help of CDA members and dental professionals.

December 12, 2025 |Dental Plan Reform, Legislation, Medi-Cal/Denti-Cal

Six ways smart office management can strengthen the whole dental practice 

When the office manager and doctor lead as aligned partners, the team stays motivated and the practice grows with purpose.

December 10, 2025 |Dental Benefit Plans, Endorsed Services, Practice Management

How to fill the patient schedule in the dental practice

CDA analysts provide guidance for dentists who would like to have more patients on their schedules.

December 3, 2025 |Leadership and Practice Ownership, Patient Management

CDA Journal adopts changes to make research more practical, understandable and timely

The CDA Journal is simplifying how dental professionals and the broader audience find, read and understand emerging research.

November 25, 2025 |Online Learning, Patient Care

Coming in 2026: minimum wage bump, high penalties for unsatisfied wage judgments

Dentists in California will have to comply with new and amended employment laws and a new privacy protection law in 2026. CDA’s analysts summarize the laws and offer resources to assist compliance.

November 18, 2025 |Laws & Regulations

Surcharging patients’ credit cards: Decisions for dental practices  

Patient dissatisfaction, complicated insurance regulations and strict requirements make surcharging a potentially risky strategy for dental practices.

November 13, 2025 |Endorsed Services, Patient Management, Practice Management

Personal stories, progress shared at CDA Foundation’s Wellness Program training

“By leading with empathy and building spaces for vulnerability, we strengthen our entire profession.”  

November 12, 2025 |CDA Foundation

FDA acts to limit fluoride supplements for children

FDA’s action is not an outright ban on fluoridated prescription products, and state and national oral health organizations continue to recommend them as safe and effective.

November 10, 2025 |Access to Care, Patient Care, Public Health
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