One of the unique features of CDPA is its focus on risk prevention and early problem resolution. In conjunction with the hallmark Assistance Program, CDPA utilizes various educational media to assist in accomplishing this goal. The intention is to educate members on how to recognize potentially problematic situations before initiating treatment, and develop strategies for managing complications and less than desirable outcomes.

CDPA provides education in three primary formats:

Risk Management Seminars – Lectures provided by carefully chosen dental specialists or legal professionals on their particular area of expertise. Topics are chosen to cover the most current risk management issues and be of valuable practical use in a dental/specialist office.

In an attempt to make this membership benefit accessible to the majority of our geographically diverse membership, speaker permitting, CDPA makes every effort to have lecture notes or audiotapes available for download from the “members’ section of the website.

Newsletters – The Daily Discipline is CDPA’s semiannual newsletter, composed of pertinent risk management articles as well as relevant facts and trends generated from our Assistance Program.

E-Bulletins – Electronic communications alerting members in a timely fashion of new risk management issues. This format is also used to update members on the latest CDPA news and events.