Welcome to the California Society of Pediatric Dentistry

The vision of the California Society of Pediatric Dentistry is optimal health for all infants, children, adolescents and persons with special needs. The Society is the leader in representing the oral health interests of all children in the State of California.

The mission of the California Society of Pediatric Dentistry is to advocate optimal oral health and general welfare of infants, children, adolescents, and persons with special needs. The Society serves its members and represents the specialty of Pediatric Dentistry in California to achieve excellence in practice, education, and research.

Parents are invited to explore our site and to locate Pediatric Dentists with our Membership Directory. If you need more information about your child's oral health, you should visit the AAPD's Parent Resource Center or consult with your own Pediatric Dentist. Children and teens can have interactive fun at the ADA's Games and Animations Site.

Online Continuing Education - CSPD proudly presents a series of Web Based Pediatric Dental Continuing Education Lectures which feature streaming audio and video. These courses are designed to educate dental professionals on the wide range of subjects essential to pediatric dentistry. Select and purchase a course to view, take the exam and receive a certificate-of-completion, all online. Lectures are approved for CA, AGD, Florida and ADA CERP CE credits.

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Stem Cell Researcher, Dr. Jeremy Mao, Interviewed by Dr. Ray Stewart - During CSPD's Annual Meeting at Lake Tahoe, Dr. Ray Stewart, the Executive Director of CSPD, interviewed Dr. Mao on some interesting and sometimes controversial questions pertaining to stem cell research and pediatric dentistry. The OCE committee captured this discussion and produced a 17 minute online newscast which is perhaps the first of its kind for pediatric dentistry. View this report in the Latest News.

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Dental Board Begins Random Audits of Continuing Education Compliance - Read more about this alert in the Latest News.

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RDA Licensure Renewal Requirements Regarding Sealant Placement Certification - Read more about these new regulations scheduled to take effect January 1, 2010, in the Latest News.

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CSPD Opposes Elimination of the Adult Denti-Cal Program - The CSPD joins with other state health care and patient advocacy organizations in opposing elimination of adult dental services under the state Medi-Cal program. Read more about this matter and download letters written to legislators in ALARM. Read the most recent update in the Latest News

Denti-Cal Claims Submissions  -  Denti-Cal has adopted an alternate code for Limited Oral Evaluation (D0140). Read more about this development and other challenges in  ALARM.

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School Absences for Dental Appointments - California Education Code specifically provides that absences for dental care shall be excused. CSPD and CDA have created a joint statement to address concerns of parents and/or school administrations regarding these professional visits. Read more about this matter and download this statement with forms in the Latest News.

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Dental Assisting Structure and Educational Requirements - With the passage of AB 2637 in 2008, beginning January 1, 2010, dental assisting scope of practice, and educational and licensing requirements, will change. Read more about this matter and download a helpful page containing this infomation in the Latest News.

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School Entrance Oral Health Assessments Legislation requires children entering kindergarten or first grade to provide an oral health assessment no earlier than 12 months prior to school enrollment. The Oral Health assessment must be provided prior to May 31st of the school year. CSPD members play a critical role in getting this School Entrance Oral Assessments up and running. Read about what this legislation means to CSPD members.

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Warren Brandli Leadership Intern Program -  California pediatric dentists in training or in the early stages of their career are encouraged to apply! This is a great opportunity to participate in the CSPD governance and advocacy activities, attend internal organizational and inter-professional meetings, and complete a project designated by the CSPD Board President. Read more about this and other programs on the   Foundation page.

Grants Available to Faculty and Student Investigators  -  Four categories of grants are established to further the goals of fostering research and developing faculty at California's pediatric dental programs. Go to the   Foundation page for more information about CSPD Foundation Grants and Awards.

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Preview CSPD's latest quarterly newsletter here first!   Now available:   The 2009 Spring issue of  The CSPD Bulletin   (PDF Document, 4.3 MB).

CSPD Meeting Photos

View photos of  CSPD/WSPD's Reception at AAPD Annual Meeting in Hawaii - Sponsored by Space Maintainer Lab.  
View photos of  CSPD/WSPD's Annual Meeting at Lake Tahoe.  
View photos of  CSPD's Olympic Gala at Lake Tahoe (Thurston).  
View photos of  CSPD/WSPD's Annual Meeting at Lake Tahoe (Sanchez).  
View Photos of  Past CSPD Meetings  .

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We appreciate all those special companies that share in our commitment to children and help to sponsor CSPD. Please view our entire list of  Annual Meeting Sponsors.   For information about becoming an advertiser, or sponsor, please download   CSPD's Sponsorship/Advertiser Prospectus.