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Medi-Cal Dental introduces online care coordination to better connect patients with providers

Innovations to the Medi-Cal Dental program continue to improve the experience of Medi-Cal providers and Medi-Cal patients.

November 5, 2024 |Access to Care, Medi-Cal/Denti-Cal

Dentists can leverage resources and compensation benefits from California Victim Compensation Board to enhance patient care

California dentists have long been pillars within their communities, providing essential oral health services and promoting overall health. One opportunity…

November 4, 2024 |Access to Care, CDA Foundation, Patient Care

New laws increase job protections for victims of violent acts, prevent driver’s license discrimination

Updated Nov. 15, 2024, to include information about a law that expands the ability of California employers to seek temporary…

October 31, 2024 |Hiring, Firing & Performance, Laws & Regulations

Dr. Natasha Lee, Dugoni Faculty Award recipient, ‘has the mind of the student and new dentists at the forefront of her actions’

Lee’s colleagues point to her admirable focus on positioning new dental school graduates for success throughout the many years of her leadership and teaching experience. “She always has the mind of the student and new dentists at the forefront of her actions,” Tippett-Whyte said.

October 30, 2024 |CDA Foundation

Practice Health Check supports CDA members in preparing for dental plan audits

Reduce stress and liability risks with preemptive documentation measures before an audit occurs.

October 18, 2024 |Dental Benefit Plans, Practice Management

Pediatrics with collaborative care explored in CDA Journal collection

In this collection, dentists will learn how they can incorporate myofunctional therapy, child life specialists and community collaboration into their practice.

October 11, 2024 |Patient Care, Public Health

Licensure and scope changes will affect California dental practices in 2025

Dental licensure and scope changes address key issues for California dentists such as workforce expansion, anesthesia permit qualifications for dentists and infection control standards for dental assistants.

October 10, 2024 |Advocacy, Dental Practice & Licensing

Obtaining patient authorization for use or disclosure of health information? Check the expiration date

In California, a patient’s consent for the use or disclosure of their health information is valid only for one year. CDA has compliant sample forms for members.

October 8, 2024 |Patient Management, Privacy/HIPAA, Regulatory Compliance

Dentists encouraged to conserve IV fluid after hurricane strikes major U.S. supplier

A manufacturing plant in North Carolina that produces roughly 60% of the country’s IV solution supply is temporarily closed after sustaining significant damage from Hurricane Helene.

October 4, 2024 |Patient Care, Public Health

Some California cities and counties mandate flu, COVID-19 vaccination for dental office staff

Some cities and counties in California mandate that health care workers receive the flu and COVID-19 vaccine. A CDA resource summarizes local public health department orders.

September 25, 2024 |Infection Control, Regulatory Compliance

What about political discussions in the dental practice?

Election season brings countless charged conversation topics that can polarize the friendliest practice teams.

September 25, 2024 |Employment Practices, Leadership and Practice Ownership, News Articles, Office Policies & Manuals, Practice Management

CDA advocacy results in licensure, staffing and C.E. wins for California dentists

The California Legislature approved a bill to implement provisions CDA sought to address dental licensure, office staffing and other issues.

September 19, 2024 |Advocacy, Dental Practice & Licensing, Legislation
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