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Exempt or nonexempt? In California, the distinction is a legal one. Wage and hour orders protect nonexempt employees, and employers who misclassify their employees can face steep penalties.

Recent tragic events and resulting legislation have led business owners, including dentists, to think seriously about workplace violence. As a…

Dear members and colleagues: I’m reaching out with an update on CDA’s ongoing dental plan reform initiatives, along with an…

“Private practices have been effectively taking care of the oral health needs of a large portion of the population,” writes…

California law prohibits the inclusion of noncompete clauses in employment contracts, voids existing contracts that include noncompete clauses and requires employers to notify employees that the noncompete clauses in their agreements are considered void.

California dental practices are required to establish, implement and maintain a workplace violence prevention plan. CDA resources can help members comply.

Dr. Kumar’s strong commitment to making oral health a priority in the state’s health agenda has defined his role as…

Andrew Zufall, DMD, one of 34 California dentists who in March was awarded a CalHealthCares Loan Repayment award, often tells…

Global health in dental education, caries burden in Indonesian school children, community-based research in Costa Rica to identify risk factors…

Every quarter, CDA publishes a Practice Health Check focusing on a different topic related to the business side of dentistry. Alternative Workweek schedules and employee onboarding are the topics in the second quarter of 2024.

Software that incorporates mandated breaks into scheduling and notifies employees about their required meal and rest periods can save employers from fines, lawsuits and closure.

Each month, CDA spotlights a student from one of California’s seven dental schools. Herman Ostrow’s Sandy Priyawat shares how she’s hoping to pave the way for more Thai students to study dentistry.