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Guidelines and support for appropriate antibiotic prescribing in dentistry

The dental profession has made important strides in antibiotic stewardship in recent years, including publishing updated clinical guidelines.

April 23, 2026 |Public Health

Beyond borders: How the CDA Journal became a global platform

Dr. Kerry K. Carney, editor-in-chief, talks about the CDA Journal’s expanded global reach and what that international influence means for practicing dentists and the dental profession. Find research articles from British Columbia, Brazil, Iran, India and across the United States.

April 22, 2026 |Public Health

‘Our island needs to push back’ – Why this CDA Journal collection is a call to action

CDA asked Journal guest editor Peter Milgrom, DDS, how the collection came together and what he hopes readers will take away from the articles.

March 25, 2026 |Public Health

CDA and partners start strong in 2026 with local advocacy and resources to protect community water fluoridation

Community water fluoridation prevails in San Diego County following successful coordinated advocacy. Also, a new CDA fact sheet addresses the science of fluoride concentration.

March 17, 2026 |Public Health

Community dental clinic, result of partnership, opens in South Lake Tahoe to address high need

In October 2025, three organizations partnered to open the South Lake Tahoe Dental Clinic of EDCHC — the first of its kind in this area.

February 2, 2026 |Public Health

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

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

Exemptions urged by CDA would preserve dental schools’ ability to recruit, train qualified dentists through H-1B program

CDA is urging the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to consider exemptions to the new $100,000 fee for H-1B petitions from nonprofit and public health care employers, including dental schools and federally qualified health centers.

November 7, 2025 |Access to Care, Public Health

Webb Family Grant recipient Kelsey Sloane, DDS, cares for the underserved in her rural hometown

Article edited on 10/17/25 to update biographical information. Kelsey Sloane, DDS, has received the CDA Foundation’s Webb Family Grant for…

October 8, 2025 |CDA Foundation, Early Career Dentists, Public Health

CDA urges use of RHTP funds to support mobile dental clinics, implement Medicare dental coverage more effectively

CDA continues to advocate at the federal and state levels for investments to improve the profession of dentistry and bolster oral health care in California.

October 2, 2025 |Access to Care, Public Health

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
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