A new article collection urges California dentists to implement medical-dental integration to help the state meet public health goals.
How prevalent is oral health and tobacco-related misinformation on social media? The research is in. Read the article and complete a quiz to earn C.E. credit.
The California Department of Public Health issued a statement underscoring the critical role of community water fluoridation in maintaining oral health.
“The community rotations program gave a great learning experience that enriches what students already have learned in clinic at school.”
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.
Shakalpi Pendurkar, DDS, MPH, is California’s new state dental director, appointed by Gov. Gavin Newsom on July 16. The dental director leads the Office of Oral Health in developing and implementing the state oral health initiatives by collaborating with various state agencies and organizational partners, such as CDA.
While dissemination of clinical studies can help enlighten researchers, health care providers and patients, the circulation of flawed studies can…
Harold C. Slavkin, DDS, a leading authority on craniofacial biology, dean emeritus at the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC and a founding member of the Santa Fe Group, died Dec. 22, 2023, at his home in Marina Del Rey, California. He was 85.
The shortage of dental assistants impacts the productivity of the total practice. CDA members benefit from easy-to-implement training programs and staffing support plus legislative advocacy pursued on behalf of California practices.
Dentists are uniquely positioned to be part of the solution to reducing the harm of the current opioid/fentanyl crisis. Along with limiting the distribution of prescription opioids, dentists can take an active role in community efforts to raise awareness and increase access to naloxone.
The CDA Foundation is pleased to report that the Ukraine Relief Fund raised $41,000 through the generous support of CDA members and other donators. CDA and TDIC also contributed to the fund.
CDA announces new COVID-19 prevention and vaccine-confidence resources for use in the dental office, including infographics, flyers, vaccination scheduling language and discussion points.
