The California Dental Association (CDA) is a non-profit organization founded in 1870 that serves as the largest state dental association in the United States. Based in Sacramento, California, the CDA represents over 27,000 dentists across the state and is a constituent of the American Dental Association (ADA). The organization’s primary mission is to support California dentists in their practice and advance the oral health of Californians through advocacy, education, and professional development. CDA provides various member services including continuing education programs, practice management resources, regulatory compliance guidance, and insurance programs through its subsidiary, The Dentists Insurance Company (TDIC). The organization also operates the CDA Foundation, which focuses on improving oral health access for underserved communities through grant programs and charitable dental events. The association actively engages in legislative advocacy at both state and national levels, working to shape dental healthcare policy and regulations. CDA publishes the CDA Journal, a peer-reviewed scientific publication, and Update magazine, which keeps members informed about industry news and developments. The organization hosts CDA Presents The Art and Science of Dentistry, one of the nation’s largest dental conventions, twice annually in Anaheim and San Francisco.