California Dental Association

The countdown begins for CDA Presents The Art and Science of Dentistry, May 15 – 17 at the Anaheim Convention Center. ??

1 out of 6 members of organized dentistry in the US belong to CDA, that's over 27,000 members! If you're looking for opportunities to maximize your advertising dollars and reach dentists, check out our 2025 media kit. There you'll find in-person and online, annual and ongoing opportunities to connect with a large dentistry audience. https://hubs.ly/Q039vddz0

Great news for oral health care in California! 13 dental schools, nonprofit organizations and individual dentists have been awarded between $2.2-$5 million each in Specialty Dental Clinic Grant funds to develop or expand roughly 124 dental operatories, surgery suites and other facilities to serve patients with special health care needs. “The Specialty Dental Clinic program is going to transform dental care for patients with special needs in California,” said CDA President Max Martinez, DDS. “We have a dire need for more facilities that are equipped to serve individuals of all ages who require accommodations that traditional dental offices cannot provide. CDA and our advocacy partners fought hard to maintain every dollar of the proposed funding for this program. We are pleased to share that now, with these 13 awards, the construction projects can begin!” https://hubs.ly/Q039ZLQp0

By law, eligible California employers with at least one employee and who do not sponsor a qualified retirement plan must register for and facilitate the CalSavers Retirement Savings Program or request an exemption by Dec. 31. The program helps workers save for retirement with a Roth IRA. CDA members can log into our Resource Library for additional information and a step-by-step on the registration process: https://hubs.ly/Q039tVTt0

All smiles at CDA's Student Advocacy Day! Thanks to bright #dentalstudents from California's seven dental schools for being engaged in issues impacting their peers, community and bright future of their profession. ??#cdaproud

Dr. Max Martinez, CDA president, and students from all seven California dental schools joined Asm. Matt Haney to rally in support of AB 371 at the State Capitol today. Dr. Max Martinez, CDA president, and students from all seven California dental schools joined Asm. Matt Haney to rally in support of AB 371 at the State Capitol today. "The truth is that dental insurance isn’t real insurance and often falls short of what people really need," shared Dr. Martinez. "AB 371 addresses the growing difficulty in finding a dentist in your plan’s network. Patients should not be penalized for their dental plan’s failure to provide an adequate network of dentists. Simply put, AB 371 raises the bar, improves value, and will make it easier for patients to access the dental care they really need." This CDA-sponsored bill would require insurers to comply with enrollees’ assignment of benefit requests, strengthen network adequacy standards and help patients access quality dental care within a reasonable time and distance from their home and workplace. Learn more about AB 371 and keep connected to progress in CDA's newsroom.

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Measles is one of the most contagious but preventable viral infections known to humans. With confirmed cases of measles in 9 states, including California, and the growing outbreak in West Texas, we're reminding dentists of the Cal/OSHA requirement to screen patients for measles and other aerosol-transmissible diseases before providing treatment. CDA members can log in to access resources, including a sample injury and illness prevention plan, that covers ATD screening and employee communications on related office policies. https://hubs.ly/Q039Yvf70