Press Releases

The California Dental Association, representing 27,000 dentists, is strongly supportive of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed budget. Specifically, CDA applauds Gov. Newsom for his investments to promote greater health equity through workforce development, oral health care improvements and vaccine distribution. 

In a move to address the state’s shortage of health care providers eligible to administer COVID-19 vaccines, the Department of Consumer Affairs today approved a public health emergency waiver that will allow the state’s 36,000 dentists to administer COVID-19 vaccines to people age 16 and older.

The California Dental Association strongly supports President-elect Joe Biden’s nomination of Attorney General Xavier Becerra for secretary of the Department of Health & Human Services. Becerra is the finest choice to lead the nation through this challenging public health emergency while also improving health care programs, including Medicare and Medicaid.

The November issue of the Journal of the California Dental Association focuses on the importance of oral health care providers educating patients on the adverse effects of sugar-sweetened beverage consumption on oral and overall health.

Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) and The Dentists Supply Company (TDSC) today announced the completion of the agreement to form a new entity to better serve state dental association members with an online-only option for purchasing dental supplies. TDSC.com, Powered by Henry Schein is now live and will continue to offer everyday low pricing for dental practices that prefer an online ordering experience. The agreement was announced on October 14, 2020.