California Dental Association (CDA)

07/09/2026

We want to hear from you! Join our virtual Dental STEM Visa Town Hall on July 14 to share your experience as an international dental student navigating school, post-graduate residencies and your career. We will also explore the green card policy in the current federal landscape, CDA’s role in advocating for meaningful change and other pathways to obtaining a visa. RSVP to attend for free: https://hubs.ly/Q04p49B70

07/09/2026

Are you ready to adopt emerging dental technologies? Swipe to see what CDA Journal researchers discovered about the future of digital systems and dentistry, then learn more about it in the latest CDA Journal collection, 'Integrating Technologies: Safety, Efficacy and What’s Next for Dentistry.' https://www.tandfonline.com/journals/ucda20/collections/Integrating_Technologies_Safety_Efficacy

07/08/2026

After years of dedicated leadership, we're celebrating Chief Legal Officer, Alison Sandman's extraordinary career at CDA! "Those of us who have had the pleasure of working side by side with Ali know that her sound judgement and deep commitment to doing what is right have shaped some of the most important decisions in our recent history. For 20 remarkable years, Ali has been an invaluable colleague for us all, and I am grateful for the legacy she will leave," shared Executive Director, Peter DuBois. Please join us in wishing Ali all the best in retirement!

07/08/2026

Congratulations to CDA Journal Associate Editor Dr. Andrew Young for earning first place in the 2026 William J. Gies Editorial Award contest for his essay “Loupe-Vision.” The Gies awards are presented annually to editors who exhibit outstanding editorial work in dental publications. He tied for first place with Journal Associate Editor Dr. Karisa Yamamoto. Read Dr. Young’s award-winning editorial. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/19424396.2025.2519484

07/07/2026

No one can predict exactly how AI, digital diagnostics, advanced imaging, and other new technologies will change dentistry. However, you can start to understand technology’s future impact on dentistry, and your role in it, in our latest Journal collection, "Integrating Technologies: Safety, Efficacy, and What’s Next for Dentistry." Explore the collection: https://hubs.ly/Q04nQVcG0

07/07/2026

Drs. Matthew and Stephanie Sandretti are in their 12th year of practicing dentistry and agree that taking risks has paid off, in part because of their own resilience. But they also credit the profession—especially dentists with many years in practice—for helping them with challenging transitions. Learn how they navigated their career stages, purchased and manage four practices and their advice for early-career dentists.

Drs. Matthew and Stephanie Sandretti share how they navigated their career stages, purchased and manage four practices and reserve time for wellness, family, skill-building and personal interests. They offer a lot of advice for early-career dentists.

07/06/2026

Anyone can experience the need for long-term care, no matter how old they are or what their health is like. CDA members can access long-term care options at affordable rates during open enrollment, from June 1-July 17. Connect with an advisor to learn more: https://hubs.ly/Q04nCnt-0

07/02/2026

Answer three questions to assess how well your clinical decisions align with current guidelines. Then read related CDA Journal articles to learn more about the latest clinical practice guidelines.
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06/29/2026

The California State Loan Repayment Program application cycle reopens July 15! General and pediatric dentists and dental hygienists practicing in federally designated California Health Professional Shortage Areas are encouraged to check their eligibility and apply before Sept. 15.

The California State Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) increases the number of primary care physicians, dentists, dental hygienists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, certified nurse midwives, pharmacists, and mental/behavioral health providers practicing in federally designated California Heal...

06/29/2026

Breaking news: The California Legislature and Gov. Gavin Newsom have preserved all Medi-Cal Dental funding for another 12 months, delaying the proposed $1 billion cuts until July 1, 2027.

“We thank the legislature and governor for approving a budget that protects Medi-Cal Dental funding for another year. They made the right decision and avoided what would be a devastating collapse of the program that would leave millions of our most vulnerable without basic dental care. At the same time, we must recognize that the uncertainty caused by short-term delays of massive proposed cuts is already reducing access. There is difficult budget work ahead of us, but California must have longer term stability in the Medi-Cal budget to ensure adequate access to essential health care,” shared CDA President Robert Hanlon, DDS. Learn more about the budget details and see what’s next. https://www.cda.org/newsroom/medi-cal-denti-cal/medi-cal-dental-funding-protected-for-another-year-in-new-state-budget/