Membership Benefits

•     Timely, trusted news and actionable guidance on issues impacting California dentists.

•     The dedication of our advocacy team, which successfully pursued dental plan. accountability and transparency, oral health funding in the state budget, workforce development in dentistry, improved paths to licensure, and much more on your behalf.

•     A full library of member-only resources to make practice easier and more efficient, with guides, manuals, templates and forms to streamline operations and stay compliant.

•     One-on-one guidance by phone and email from analysts who specialize in navigating with dental plans, regulatory compliance, practice management, patient communication, employment practices and staffing.

•     Dentist-focused professional insurance from TDIC, available in California only to CDA  members, plus free policy reviews, multi-policy discounts and other ways to save.

•     TDIC’s Risk Management Advice Line at no-cost (even if you are not a policyholder).

•     Expanded education options across the state, including new hands-on clinical workshops, events for the whole dental team, live virtual courses and on-demand C.E., with special discounts and expanded offerings for CDA members.

•     Waived registration fees at CDA Presents The Art and Science of Dentistry in Anaheim, our flagship convention that offers a robust exhibit hall and three days of cutting-edge C.E., inspiration from leading speakers, team building and networking.

•     Savings on business services from vetted vendors through CDA Endorsed Programs, including patient financing, e-prescribing software, HIPAA solutions and much more.

•     Award-winning scientific research publications: Journal of the ADA and CDA Journal, as well as insights on cda.org and in our member-only Inside California Dentistry newsletter.

•     Recruiting and job search support through CDA’s Career Center, including free resume review; plus, new resources to build staffing pipelines, recruit and onboard your team.

•     VIP savings on top of consistent, competitive pricing on dental supplies and small equipment from trusted brands at TDSC.com.

 

As a member of SFVDS you’ll also benefit from:

  • Discounted cost on CE courses - all of which are qualified for licensure renewal

  • Opportunities for community service

  • Professional leadership opportunities

  • Camaraderie and support from colleagues

  • Local patient referral service

  • Local colleague referrals

  • Employment exchange for dentists and auxiliaries

  • Opportunities to socialize with colleagues

  • Access to a chemical abuse support group

  • Free CA/Fed/OSHA employment posters


 Resources and Expertise for Every Stage

Tap into hundreds of valuable members-only resources and expert advice. Call or email analysts with dedicated expertise in dental plans, regulatory compliance, practice management, employment practices, and more. And access an evolving library of time-saving forms, guides and templates online anytime, including:

•     Legal Reference Guide for CA Dentists

•     Newly updated Regulatory Compliance Manual

•     Customizable Sample Employee Manual

•     Dental Benefit Plan Handbook

•     Associate Toolkit

•     New Required Poster Sets for 2025-26



 Offers and Support from Endorsed Services

We’ve harnessed the buying power of our large membership to bring you the best value on business products and services from vendors that have been researched and approved by CDA. Benefit from our trusted partners’ special offers:

·         Comprehensive HIPAA compliance programs from Abyde

·         Rewards designed for dentists with the ADA Visa Credit Card

·         Dentistry-focused financing solutions from Bank of America

·         Treatment financing for your patients from CareCredit

·         Billing and claims processing through eAssist Dental Solutions

·         Human resources solutions for dental practices from HR for Health

·         e-Prescribing software from iCoreConnect and Henry Schein One

 

 

Diverse Education Programs

CDA Presents The Art and Science of Dentistry in Anaheim is the nation’s most brilliant dental convention, offering resources and learning opportunities to support your professional goals.

·         As a CDA member, enjoy waived registration fees for the three-day convention.

·         Earn C.E. at courses on trending topics from leading speakers, including hands-on workshops on the latest techniques and tech.

·         Save with exclusive exhibit hall deals and fun demos from convention exhibitors.

·         Keep learning all year round with special live events and on-demand courses.


Programs coming in 2025 include:

·         Fun and engaging Now + Next in Dentistry events to support early career dentists.

·         Dental Team Summit events across CA, a full-day program to boost the whole team.

·         Hands-On Workshops in premier locations to dive deep in specific clinical areas.

·         <any new education options from the local dental society>

 

Coverage from The Dentists Insurance Company

CDA members have exclusive access to TDIC products and services, so it’s important to maintain your membership for continued coverage eligibility. Whether you’re joining a practice as an associate, buying your own business or expanding practice, TDIC can help protect you:

·         Professional Liability

·         Commercial Property

·         Workers’ Compensation

·         Employment Practices Liability

·         Cyber Suite Liability

 

Plus, access Disability, Health, Business Overhead Expense, Life, AD&D and Long-term Care through TDIC Insurance Solutions, TDIC’s dedicated agency.


All CDA members also have access to TDIC’s Risk Management Advice Line at no cost.