July 2024 

Dear Members of The California Dental Assistants Association,

I hope everyone is having a terrific start to the summer season and will be able to take some time off to be with friends and family.  I would like to update you on a couple of things that are happening with the CDAA. 

First off, I would like to say thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth at the CDA Convention in Anaheim in May. It is always wonderful to talk with old friends and colleagues while making new connections with all members of the dental community. Shari Becker and Vice President Linda Willyerd met with the CDA President Dr. Marcos and the now elected president Dr. Max. They had a great meeting with future collaboration and relationships were discussed. The CDAA is very grateful for the ongoing relationship with the CDA leadership and looking forward to open conversations with them. 

Second, I would like to announce the CDAA will be having a 2-hour live CE Course with Kelly Howard on Wednesday July 31 via Zoom. He will be speaking on Employee Rights and Bloodborne Pathogens. Mark your calendars and sign up! Please go to our website to register.  

The conference team is hard at work planning for the next CADAT/ CDAA Annual Conference that will be held in Southern California on April 25^th and 26^th, 2025. Mark your calendars! More details to follow in the coming months.  

Lastly, on June 5 the ADAA launched a new and improved website. This upgrade is a user-friendly platform that will help everyone with purchasing, membership renewals, event registration, and how to contact management. Even if you are a current member you will need to set up an account for security purposes in the new portal. It’s very easy and if you run into any issues, please contact them directly at info@addd.usa.org.  

Thank you for your continued support of the California Dental Assistants Association. The CDAA is here to support every one of you in your journey in the dental field. I hope everyone has a great and safe summer and hope to see you for the July 31st CE Meeting. 

Sincerely, 

Christine Burton Macalino RDA, CDA. BA, FADAA
President

“To advance the careers of dental assistants and to promote the dental assisting profession in matters of education, legislation, credentialing and professional activities which enhance the delivery of quality dental health care to the public.”