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Court decides CDA’s appeal in lawsuit against Delta Dental of California

The California Court of Appeal has decided CDA’s appeal of the Superior Court ruling in CDA’s lawsuit against Delta Dental of California.

October 1, 2025 |Delta Dental, Dental Plan Reform

California will join other states to issue vaccination guidance

Californians can now rely on the California Department of Public Health, a partner of the newly formed West Coast Health Alliance, for recommendations on who is eligible for Covid, flu and RSV vaccinations.

September 25, 2025 |COVID-19/Respiratory Illness, Patient Care, Public Health

Boost your dental practice’s cybersecurity with a five-step plan

Cybersecurity Awareness Month is an opportunity for dental offices to evaluate their privacy, data protection and compliance practices and boost them with new resources.

September 23, 2025 |Practice Management, Privacy/HIPAA, Risk Management/TDIC

Dr. Mark Mintline, founding director of WesternU’s Oral Pathology Laboratory, receives 2025 Dugoni Faculty Award

“My aim is to train future health care providers to become excellent humanistic practitioners,” said Mintline.

September 22, 2025 |CDA Foundation

Mid-year legal changes impact California dental practices

California dentists may want to review laws that may impact their practice and have taken effect over the last year. CDA resources can assist compliance.

September 16, 2025 |Laws & Regulations

Delta Dental will require multi-factor authentication for account access effective Oct. 20

Delta Dental announced it will implement multi-factor authentication and that providers will need to complete MFA enrollment before Oct. 20 to continue using the Delta Dental Provider Portal.

September 15, 2025 |Delta Dental

CDA highlights risks of proposed changes to Public Service Loan Forgiveness program in formal comments to Education Department

CDA’s comments emphasize that the proposals pose risks for dentists working in nonprofit and public health settings who rely on PSLF to manage their student debt.

September 12, 2025 |Access to Care, Public Health, Students

Oral Health Equity Report released by CDA and its Foundation will guide policy, practice and public investment

The Oral Health Equity Report provides a framework to help strengthen patient care and guide investments in oral health equity.

September 8, 2025 |Access to Care, CDA Foundation, Public Health

Webinars, printable flyers and more tools to support fluoride advocacy

Even with overwhelming scientific consensus on the safety and efficacy of fluoridation, misinformation about fluoride has spread to communities where dental teams live and serve.

September 3, 2025 |CDA Foundation, Education and Events, Patient Care

AI in dentistry: What are the HIPAA violation risks? 

Remember that AI is a tool to assist — not replace — your professional judgment.

August 27, 2025 |Endorsed Services, News Articles, Privacy/HIPAA, Regulatory Compliance

Measure dental practice success with these six KPIs

CDA members can access tools developed by CDA analysts to help identify, track and improve KPIs

August 20, 2025 |Leadership and Practice Ownership, Practice Management

No tax on qualified overtime starting in 2025: Employers have reporting requirements

Employers must adjust their payroll systems to comply with a provision of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act that exempts qualifying overtime compensation from federal income tax.

August 19, 2025 |Laws & Regulations
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