California

California Law Requires X-Ray Reviews Before Orthodontic Treatment

California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed legislation that requires dentists who provide orthodontics to...

Grants to Support Research Into Smoking’s Impact on Oral Health

Two research projects at the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of...

Aspen Dental Opens First of Six Planned Practices in California

Aspen Dental has opened its first of six new dental practices in California, expanding...

Scammers Target California Dentists

Scammers posing as Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agents and as employees of Southern California Edison...

California Sets Transition Period for Controlled Substance Prescription Forms

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 149 on March 11, providing a transition period...

California Bill to Cover SDF Treatment for Medi-Cal Patients

Authored by Sen. Richard Pan (D-Sacramento), MD, MPH, California Senate Bill 154 would make...

New Forms Required for Controlled Substance Prescriptions in California

Dentists in California who prescribe controlled substances now must use prescription forms that include...

Procedures Exposing Dental Pulp Must Meet New Infection Control Standards

When performing procedures on exposed dental pulp, water or other methods used for irrigation...

Henry Schein and Patterson Companies Offer Support to Wildfire Victims

As wildfires continue to devastate California, Henry Schein and Patterson Companies are offering relief...

Kids Meals Must Offer Milk or Water by Default in California

California’s Healthy by Default Kids Meals Law is the first law in the country...