Oral Health Professional Supply and Non-Traumatic Dental Emergency Department Visits

A new data visualization from the California Department of Health Care Access and Information highlights how oral health provider supply and non-traumatic dental emergency department visits vary across California counties, pointing to gaps in access to routine dental care.

Updates to the Online Care Coordination Form

Learn more about new updates regarding the DHCS Care Coordination Form. Found on Page 5 of Smile, California April 2026 Bulletin.

April 2026 Provider Bulletin Volume 42, Number 9

Smile, California Provider Bulletin

The California Oral Health Workforce: Deficits and Opportunities

A new report examines key dental workforce challenges in California, highlighting inequitable provider distribution and opportunities to improve access through workforce innovation.

Access to Oral Health Care in California: Barriers and Opportunities

A new report discusses ongoing barriers to oral health access in California and the need for more effective, equity-focused solutions.

Corporate Vectors of Chronic Disease — Using Internal Industry Documents to Craft Counterstrategies

A new New England Journal of Medicine article identifies corporate promotion of harmful products (e.g., tobacco, ultra-processed foods, and chemicals) as a key driver of chronic disease and urges policy reforms to protect public health.

Beverly Isman Obituary

We honor the life and memory of Beverly Isman. To learn more and share memories, please visit the full obituary here.

Evidence synthesis report on the optimal concentration of water fluoridation in the UK

A new evidence synthesis from the Academy of Medical Sciences finds that community water fluoridation continues to reduce tooth decay and remains safe and effective at recommended levels.

More Kids Are in ERs for Tooth Pain. Trump Cuts and RFK Jr.’s Anti-Fluoride Fight Aren’t Helping.

Apply by March 30: New Funding for CHW/P/R Workforce

New funding opportunity from HCAI for the Community Health Worker, Promotor, and Community Health Representative (CHW/P/R) workforce.