Benefits of Membership

Auxiliary Training and Recruitment  Buying a Practice CDA SelectChoice Loans CDA's Regulatory Compliance Manual Child Abuse/Domestic Violence Issues Code of Ethics Continuing Education Delinquent License Notification Dental Career Information Dental Management Service Organization Contract    Analysis Dental Plan Contract Analysis Service Direct Reimbursement Electronic Dues Payment Program CDA Endorsed Programs Insurance Services Legislative Advocacy Peer Review Practice Interruption Guidelines Professional Liability Insurance Publications Required Postings Risk Management Scientific Sessions Separating From Practice Packet Starting a Practice Third Party Payor Information Resources Well-Being Program

The following are member services only:

Auxiliary Training


The revised "On the Job Training Manual" is an excellent resource for training 
beginning dental assistants, teaching proficiency in clinical skills, or for cross-training 
front office staff. Cost of the manual is $60 for CDA members. CDA can also provide 
information on education programs in radiation safety, coronal polish, RDA exam 
preparation, and can provide program location information for RDA, RDAEF, RDH 
and laboratory technology training. To order the On-the-Job Training Manual or for 
information on education programs, please call (800) 736-7071, ext. 6362.

Auxiliary Recruitment
Members may contact the SJDS staff if you need additional staff.  A job placement 
service is available for members who need staff or auxiliaries who are seeking 
employment. Call the dental society office or e-mail the staff to list your position. 

Buying a Practice
This document outlines recommended steps to take for protecting your liability when 
purchasing a practice. For more information, contact The Dentists Insurance Company 
(TDIC) at web site www.thedentists.com.  

The local San Joaquin Dental Society maintains a current listing of practices for sale 
or associateships.  Contact the dental society staff for more information.

CDA Presents (formerly Scientific Sessions)  

CDA sponsors two scientific meetings each year, one held in Anaheim and the 
other in San Francisco. These meetings provide an opportunity for members to 
obtain the necessary continuing education credits for licensure renewal and to 
visit hundreds of vendor exhibits displaying the latest in dental equipment and 
dental materials. To preregister for sessions or for more information, 
call (866) CDA-Member (232-6362), or e-mail contactcda@cda.org.

CDA Endorsed Programs 

California Dental Association partners with a variety of excellent companies to offer 
an array of personal and professional products and services for members of the CDA.  
Each program is researched extensively before it is selected for endorsement. 
CDA-endorsed Programs are designed with the CDA member in mind. We offer both 
personal and professional financing services as well as practice management services.  
Following is a listing of CDA-endorsed Programs: 

CDA SelectChoice Loans

The CDA is pleased to offer a program designed exclusively for CDA members to 
help manage student loan debt. CDA SelectChoice Loans enable new dentists and 
their spouses to lock in low federal student loan interest rates. Consolidating your 
loans with CDA SelectChoice Loans can save you money and help you manage your 
debt efficiently.  For more information, please call (866) 302-7367 
or visit www.selectchoiceloans.org. 

CDA's Regulatory Compliance Manual 

Fighting through the regulatory jungle? CDA's "Regulatory Compliance Manual" can 
help members prepare compliance documents for Cal-OSHA and for the Department of 
Health Services, which enforces the medical waste laws. The manual contains sample 
forms and copies of the regulations dentists must have. The cost to members is $48.49 
including tax and shipping. Call (866) CDA-Member (232-6362) to order the manual.

Child Abuse/Domestic Violence Issues 

Are you aware that CDA staff is available to answer your questions regarding child 
abuse/neglect, elder abuse/neglect, and domestic violence? Call CDA at (800) 736-7071, 
extension 4560 for more information.

Code of Ethics

The CDA Code of Ethics provides member dentists with clear principles and guidelines 
with regard to the conduct, which a dentist is expected to follow in carrying out 
professional duties. For more information, call (800) 736-7071, extension 4340.

Continuing Education 

Short on CE units? The San Joaquin Dental Society offers continuing education 
(including the required Dental Board courses) at our monthly general membership meetings.  
Continuing education locally includes monthly CPR courses.  Each issue of the membership 
newsletter offers 1 unit of continuing education by submitting an answer sheet with each 
issue.  Contact the dental society staff for upcoming course information.

Also, members receive continuing education units by attending free courses at Scientific 
Sessions, but also have the opportunity to obtain CE at home. Many of the courses at sessions 
are available for sale on audio and videotapes. Call (800) 776-5454 for a catalog of courses 
on tape. Online courses are available at www.cda.org. This service is available through the 
"Professional" entrance to the web site.

Delinquent License Notification

Did you know that each year CDA compares delinquent license information from the Dental 
Board of California with members' license information on file? Many times, members are 
unaware that their license is delinquent. After receiving a courtesy notice from CDA, 
members have the opportunity to correct the licensure status before penalties are assessed. 
This service is available to CDA members only.

Dental Career Information 

Are you planning or participating in a career fair? If you would like a CDA representative 
to assist you, or to request free literature regarding dental or dental auxiliary careers, 
call (800) 736-7071, extension 6362, or check with the San Joaquin Dental Society for materials.  

Dental Management Service Organization Contract Analysis 

Dental Management Service Organization (DMSO) Contract Analysis is now available to 
CDA members free of charge. This service can greatly benefit those members who 
are considering selling their practice to a DMSO. Members interested in this service 
should call CDA at (800) 736-7071, extension 4256.

Dental Plan Contract Analysis Service 

Did you know that CDA offers a contract analysis service? This service can be very helpful 
if the dentist is thinking of signing up with an insurance carrier - and is a free service available 
only to members. For more information, call CDA at (800) 736-7071, extension 4256. 

Direct Reimbursement 

Frustrated with the diminishing provider options available in this managed care 
environment? Tell your employer patients about Direct Reimbursement, the self-funded 
dental benefits concept that preserves freedom of choice. There are no provider lists and 
few, if any, exclusions or restrictions. Brochures, plan documents and assistance are available 
to employers and members. Empower the fee-for-service practice today. For more 
information, call (800) 736-7071, extension 4961.

Electronic Dues Payment Program 

The Electronic Dues Payment (EDP) program is a dues payment option that allows 
members to spread their dues in seven equal monthly installments. This program 
is offered to members free of interest charges, processing fees and down payment. 
Call for deadlines and information on participating in this program. 
(866) CDA-Member (232-6362). 

Insurance Services 

All CDA-sponsored insurance plans are brokered and administered by The Dentist 
Insurance Company Solutions.  TDIC Solutuions  is a CDA company, wholly owned 
by the CDA Holding Company, Inc. Each year, they pays dividends back to the holding 
company to be used by CDA as the need determines. 

As the sponsored insurance plans, the company specializes in the personal and 
professional insurance needs of today's dentists.

TDIC Insurance Solutions offers a complete line of personal and professional insurance 
plans sponsored by the California Dental Association. The association's Council on 
Insurance oversees all sponsored insurance plans. The council is a group of practicing 
dentists who are the membership's "voice" in assuring the insurance programs 1201 
offers are high quality, competitive, and serve the CDA membership's needs.

All of TDIC Insurance Solutions plans are designed to provide protection for you, your 
family, and your practice at every stage of your career. The following is a complete list 
of the insurance plans offered through TDIC Insurance Solutions: 

For more information about the CDA-sponsored insurance plans or to receive an 
online quote visit CDA-endorsed Programs through TDIC Insurance Solutions

Legislative Advocacy 

CDA's Council on Legislation reviews more than 4,000 pieces of legislation and 
tracks more than 400 each year that impact the health care arena and, specifically, 
the practice of dentistry. The council actively sponsors, opposes, and tracks legislation, 
taking a proactive approach to the issues that affect dentists and their patients.  For 
legislative updates, call (800) 736-7071, extension 6770.

Peer Review 

Peer Review was established by CDA and its 32 component dental societies to assist 
its members in resolving disputes with patients regarding quality and/or appropriateness 
of dental treatment, utilization, and/or potential irregular billing practices. Peer Review 
is a relatively simple process and an extremely effective alternative to legal action. 
Inquiries can be directed to (800) 736-7071, extension 4290. 

Practice Interruption Guidelines 

The Practice Interruption Guidelines were developed by CDA to help member dentists 
form mutual aid groups, which act to sustain a group member's practice in the event of 
disability or death. The Guidelines also offer tips on organizing financial data and 
storage of patient records. To request a copy of the guidelines, call the dental society 
office (209) 951-1318 or e-mail  DentalSociety@sbcglobal.net .  These guidelines are 
free to SJDS members.

Professional Liability Insurance 

The Dentists Insurance Company (TDIC) offers Professional & Business Liability and 
Building & Business Personal Property coverage designed specifically for dentists. 
This is a benefit offered exclusively to California Dental Association members. For 
more information, call (800) 733-0635 or contact TDIC's web site. at www.thedentists.com. 

Publications 

The San Joaquin Dental Society published six (6) newsletters a year and it is 
designed to keep members updated on local component programs and activities, 
and informative practice information.

The CDA Journal is a monthly publication designed to keep members abreast of the 
latest in dental technology, scientific issues and practice management information. 
The CDA Update provides a forum for discussion of issues confronting organized 
dentistry and association happenings.

Required Postings 

There are several items an employer and a dentist must post in their office. 
CDA has a poster set, which includes required posters from Cal-OSHA, California 
Department of Industrial Relations, U.S. Department of Labor, and the Dental 
Board of California. To order a set of posters call (866) CDA-Member (232-6362), 
or e-mail contactcda@cda.org.

Risk Management 

Risk Management Advice: TDIC's risk management staff gives free, one-on-one 
advice for members seeking assistance with questions or concerns about liability. 
Our risk management staff is available to assist member dentists and their employees 
who have questions or concerns about potential claims or patient situations that 
are troublesome. Whenever you are in doubt about handling a difficult patient, a 
risk management coordinator will help you find a solution. Call (800) 733-0634.

Risk Management Education Courses: TDIC's risk management seminars have 
helped thousands of dentists practice more confidently and productively. We 
have also helped them pay less for TDIC professional liability coverage. By 
attending RM10: Sharing Patients and Risks, TDIC policyholders or members 
who become TDIC policyholders receive a two-year, 5 percent premium discount. 
This course is available to dentists and their spouses only. For more information, 
visit the TDIC Web site at www.thedentists.com.

Liability Lifeline Newsletter: TDIC's quarterly newsletter, Liability Lifeline, is sent 
free of charge to all members of the California Dental Association. The newsletter 
provides analysis and practical advice on a variety of issues relating to liability risks. 
Each issue includes a case study and answers to common questions. 

Forms & References: TDIC offers forms and reference guides free to CDA members 
to help them manage and reduce their liability. Available forms include informed 
consent forms in English, Spanish, Chinese and Korean, sample letters, the RM 
Reference Guide, risk management and employment practices resources lists, and 
many others. For more information on the above services, please contact TDIC's 
Web site: www.thedentists.com. 

Separating From Practice Packet

If you are thinking of retiring or leaving your practice, you want to be sure that 
you've taken the necessary steps to ensure that your patients are adequately 
informed in reasonable time to find another dentist. Information to assist you is 
available in The Dentists Insurance Company's publication “Separating From Practice.” 
For more information, or to obtain a copy, please call TDIC at (800) 733-0635 or 
online at www.thedentists.com. 

Starting a Practice 

CDA has prepared a checklist for the new practitioner entitled "Starting a Practice?" 
which details key regulatory and personnel requirements that need to be considered 
when making plans to start your own practice. To obtain the checklist, 
call (866) CDA-Member (232-6362), or e-mail contactcda@cda.org.

Well-Being Program 

Well-being Committees of the California Dental Association provide confidential 
assistance to members of the profession, their spouses and staff members. For 
alcoholism and chemical dependency information and/or help, call (866) CDA-Member (232-6362) 
for the number of the well-being volunteer near you.