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New Public Health Leadership Award recognizes oral health champions in California - CDA
4+ hour, 25+ min ago (159+ words) California dentists who have distinguished themselves through a lifetime of outstanding, unselfish leadership and contributions in dental public health and public policy can be recognized through a new annual award launched April 1 by the CDA Foundation. The 2026 Public Health Leadership…...
Dentists can shine a light on oral cancer with patient education, vigilant screening - CDA
1+ hour, 54+ min ago (419+ words) Statistics from the Oral Cancer Foundation indicate that approximately 58,500 Americans will be diagnosed with oral and pharyngeal cancer in 2026 alone. It will cause over 8,000 deaths in the same time frame. Of those newly diagnosed individuals, only 43% will be alive in…...
Boost productivity, compliance and dental team alignment: Practice management experts coming to Anaheim - CDA
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (367+ words) While lectures are free to convention attendees, registration is required. Learn from specialized analysts from CDA and The Dentists Insurance Company: Make audits less intimidating with guidance from CDA analysts Lisa Byers and Miguel Mariona. Hear how to examine your…...
CDA and partners start strong in 2026 with local advocacy and resources to protect community water fluoridation - CDA
2+ week, 2+ day ago (327+ words) The Environmental Protection Agency on Jan. 22 announced a "fast-track effort" to explore any potential health effects of fluoride exposure on childhood development, emphasizing neurodevelopment and cognitive function. The review of science on fluoride in drinking water should prioritize high-quality, longitudinal,…...
Are your patients recording audio and video in the dental office? - CDA
3+ week, 1+ day ago (702+ words) The California Invasion of Privacy Act prohibits eavesdropping and requires all parties to consent to recording confidential information. As part of their patient privacy policies, dentists should inform patients that using any device to record is prohibited. Dental team members…...
Smile, Hero and Advocate Supporters: New Friends of the Foundation options to meet giving abilities and philanthropy goals - CDA
3+ week, 3+ day ago (296+ words) Smile, Hero and Advocate Supporters: New Friends of the Foundation options to meet giving abilities and philanthropy goals'California Dental Association (CDA) Smile, Hero and Advocate Supporters: New Friends of the Foundation options to meet giving abilities and philanthropy goals In…...
Remembering Dr. Lewis Turchi, CDA past president - CDA
3+ week, 6+ day ago (153+ words) A longtime CDA member and active leader in organized dentistry,Turchi served asCDApresidentin 1992 and heldseveral otherleadership rolesin thelate 1980s and early 1990s.He also served as a trustee for the American Dental Association." Before beginning his career in dentistry, Turchiserved in the…...
Medi-Cal enrollment requirement for prescribing dentists who treat Medi-Cal patients - CDA
4+ week, 1+ day ago (281+ words) Medi-Cal enrollment requirement for prescribing dentists who treat Medi-Cal patients'California Dental Association (CDA) Medi-Cal enrollment requirement for prescribing dentists who treat Medi-Cal patients An email sent by the Dental Board of California in late February notified all dentists that the…...
Diverse event lineup for 2026 offers CDA members C.E. and connections in dentistry across the state - CDA
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (206+ words) QUICK SUMMARY: CDA and local dental societies offer a wide range of opportunities to access C.E. and in-person events at no cost or deeply discounted rates. Fun meetups for early career dentists, half-day intensives for the whole dental team and CDA…...
Poll: Nearly half of Medi-Cal dentists said they would disenroll if Medi-Cal rate cuts take effect; 1 in 3 said they would see fewer Medi-Cal members - CDA
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (487+ words) The rate increases, which comprise about one-third of the dental program's total budget, were targeted for elimination in 2025 but were delayed until July of this year as part of the state's 2025-26 budget deal. More than half of the state's children…...