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Dentists can leverage resources and compensation benefits from California Victim Compensation Board to enhance patient care

California dentists have long been pillars within their communities, providing essential oral health services and promoting overall health. One opportunity…

November 4, 2024 |Access to Care, CDA Foundation, Patient Care

New laws increase job protections for victims of violent acts, prevent driver’s license discrimination

Nearly a dozen laws aim to prevent driver’s license discrimination when hiring, protect pay for independent contractors who provide marketing and other specific services, provide additional protected leave for victims of violence, and more.

October 31, 2024 |Hiring, Firing & Performance, Laws & Regulations

Dr. Natasha Lee, Dugoni Faculty Award recipient, ‘has the mind of the student and new dentists at the forefront of her actions’

Lee’s colleagues point to her admirable focus on positioning new dental school graduates for success throughout the many years of her leadership and teaching experience. “She always has the mind of the student and new dentists at the forefront of her actions,” Tippett-Whyte said.

October 30, 2024 |CDA Foundation

Practice Health Check supports CDA members in preparing for dental plan audits

Reduce stress and liability risks with preemptive documentation measures before an audit occurs.

October 18, 2024 |Dental Benefit Plans, Practice Management

Licensure and scope changes will affect California dental practices in 2025

Dental licensure and scope changes address key issues for California dentists such as workforce expansion, anesthesia permit qualifications for dentists and infection control standards for dental assistants.

October 10, 2024 |Advocacy, Dental Practice & Licensing

Obtaining patient authorization for use or disclosure of health information? Check the expiration date

In California, a patient’s consent for the use or disclosure of their health information is valid only for one year. CDA has compliant sample forms for members.

October 8, 2024 |Patient Management, Privacy/HIPAA, 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

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
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