Press Releases

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.

The October 2020 issue of the Journal of the California Dental Association explores COVID-19 connections in oral health care and dentistry. Articles discuss the roles of hygiene and periodontal health in respiratory complications, differentiating medical and dental aerosols, barriers to accessing care globally and evaluating masks and air-purifying respirators.

The September 2020 issue of the Journal of the California Dental Association provides real-world applications of ethical principles in dentistry to help dentists translate thoughts on ethical behavior into actions.