California Tobacco Tax on the Ballot on Tuesday
In addition to the Presidential election and down-ballot races that will be decided on Tuesday, California has posted Proposition 56. A yes vote.
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Tax Reduces Sugary Beverage Consumption in Berkeley
The penny-per-ounce tax that the city of Berkeley in California imposed on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) has reduced SSB consumption and increased water consumption,.
- August 26, 2016
- 1 minute read
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California Bill Opens Funds for Student Loan Repayment Program
Total educational debt for graduating dental students who carried debt in 2015 averaged $255,567. Yet relief may be on the way for practitioners.
- July 12, 2016
- 1 minute read
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Project Triples Dental Care for Underserved Children in Los Angeles
The UCLA-First 5 LA 21st Century Dental Homes Project, which serves low-income and uninsured children in Los Angeles, has more than tripled preventive.
- July 6, 2016
- 2 minutes read
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Project Triples Dental Care for Underserved Children in Los Angeles
The UCLA-First 5 LA 21st Century Dental Homes Project, which serves low-income and uninsured children in Los Angeles, has more than tripled preventive.
- July 6, 2016
- 2 minutes read
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California Dentists Required to Post BPA Notice
Bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical present during the application of some composite fillings and sealants, has been added to the annually updated Proposition.
- June 1, 2016
- 1 minute read
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Report Urges Expansion of Virtual Dental Homes
The State of California’s independent Little Hoover Commission has released a report saying that Denti-Cal, the state’s Medicaid dental program, underserves its 13.
- April 11, 2016
- 3 minutes read
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California Dentists Need Poster Updates
California dental practices need to update a pair of posters regarding workers’ compensation benefits and whistleblower protection required by the state in all.
- February 4, 2016
- 1 minute read
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Most Children on Medicaid Lack Dental Services
As tooth decay grows among pediatric populations, access to dental care remains challenging. The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) reports that.
- February 3, 2016
- 3 minutes read
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California Increases Licensure Fee Cap
Governor Jerry Brown of California has signed a bill that increases the cap on dental licensure fees as well as most other fees.
- October 19, 2015
- 1 minute read
