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New oral health objectives added to national 10-year plan for …

WEBHealthy People 2030, a 10-year national plan to promote and improve public health and prevent disease, launched Aug. 18 via webcast with experts from the U.S. …

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Dentists can shine a light on oral cancer

WEBQuick summary: Dentists are uniquely positioned to detect oral cancer and empower patients with knowledge that can prevent it. Commit to remaining vigilant in …

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Expanded Medicare coverage of medically necessary dental …

WEBQuick Summary: The Biden administration this week expanded coverage for medically necessary dental procedures in Medicare. Coverage of some services — …

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Wellness Program

WEBThe Wellness Program is a source of support and assistance for dental professionals who are battling physical and/or mental ailments, including anxiety, depression and …

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Medical and Dental Health Histories Play a Crucial Role in …

WEBObtaining and regularly updating medical and dental health histories for every patient is a cornerstone of ethical and responsible dental care. Risk management …

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Dentists: Watch for updated oral health assessment form as part of

WEBQuick Summary: An updated, streamlined oral health assessment form is circulating again in 2023 after some interruption during the first years of the pandemic. …

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RDHAPs: A bridge between the patient and the dentist

WEBMaria Ladd can cite many examples of good patient outcomes from her eight years and counting as a registered dental hygienist in alternative practice, but she has a couple of …

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CDA supports LGBTQIA+ Oral Health Week with a commitment to …

WEBIn a significant step toward fostering inclusive and equitable oral health care, the American Institute of Dental Public Health will bring awareness of LGBTQIA+ and …

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California dentists will comply with a dozen new employment laws …

WEBQuick Summary: The state laws run the gamut of employment concerns, from a new requirement to include the pay scale for positions in job postings to a law …

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How two dental plan reform bills became law in California through

WEBGov. Gavin Newsom’s signatures on two CDA-sponsored bills introduced this year to improve dental benefit plan coverage and billing processes was a victory for …

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Low-Cost Dental Services

WEBCDA and our 27,000 member dentists across California are pleased to provide assistance in locating a source of low-cost dental care. You can use the search feature on the right to …

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CDA Presents Online Learning

WEBAs a member, enjoy free and discounted learning options. Access an expanded catalog of live and on-demand courses. Earn C.E. that’s needed for licensure renewal in California. …

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Kindergarten Oral Health Requirement

WEBKindergarten Oral Health Requirement. Lack of access to dental care is a problem for many California children. Dental disease is one of the most common reasons for school …

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Dental Professionals

WEBKindergarten Oral Health Requirement: Information for Dental Professionals. In 2005, the California Dental Association sponsored landmark legislation requiring oral health …

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California law requires use of lead or lead-equivalent aprons …

WEBEach patient undergoing dental radiography shall be draped with a protective apron of not less than 0.25 millimeter lead-equivalent to cover the gonadal area. This protective …

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