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Keeping You Informed

Our blog is dedicated to sharing important updates, announcements, and information that matters to SDCDS members. We use this space to keep members informed about key news, changes, and topics of interest.

A new California law, SB 1061, which prevents most healthcare debt from being shared with credit reporting agencies, officially took effect on January 1, 2025. However, the requirement to include specific language in patient financial agreements takes effect July 1,...
  • June 27, 2025
  • 1 Min Read
To take this course click HERE. This self-guided 8.25-credit course fulfills the training needs mandated by the MATE Act for your DEA registration.  This course is comprised of five video presentations and one self-guided reading activity. A short assessment follows each...
  • June 11, 2025
  • 4 Min Read
Sacramento, Calif. — The California Dental Association issued the following statement today on the state legislature’s budget agreement.  The proposed legislative agreement delays Governor Newsom’s proposal to eliminate Proposition 56 funding for Medi-Cal Dental services and dental coverage for undocumented adults until...
  • June 11, 2025
  • 4 Min Read
On April 7th, our SDCDS representatives flew to Sacramento, California, to meet with San Diego assembly members and state senators. Read about the CDA’s major issues and priorities that were discussed below!
  • April 11, 2025
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From Sunday, March 30 to April 1, our SDCDS representatives traveled to Washington, D.C. to advocate for key issues during ADA Dentist and Student Lobby Day. Check out the documents below to see the important topics they addressed. Ensure Fair...
  • April 11, 2025
  • 1 Min Read
TO APPLY: Please use the following link https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4198745113/ The San Diego County Dental Society (SDCDS) is proud to introduce the SDCDS Academy of Learning, a new initiative designed to address the critical shortage of dental office staff, particularly dental assistants....
  • April 4, 2025
  • 3 Min Read