On September 18, 2025, Dr. Kristen Hughes (Cohort 4, Santa Barbara) was named the 2025 Santa Barbara County Physician of the Year by the Central Coast Medical Association and was honored at a special dinner in Goleta, CA.Here are photos from the event:
The California Dental Association (CDA) published a collection of articles on the topic of the dental practitioner's role in achieving Healthy People 2030 (HP2030) goals for Healthy People 2030 from guest editor, Dr. Wai-Yin Chan (Cohort 5, San Diego). The collection includes articles authored…
Delta Dental Community Care Foundation (DDCCF) - Access to Care Grant awarded Dr. David Thai (Cohort 5, Sonoma) and West County Health Centers $250,000 to expand access to dental care in Guerneville, CA.
Dr. Chambers was recently interviewed on Fox 40, where he addressed the health risks associated with sweetened beverages as part of the CalFresh Healthy Living initiative.
Watch video here.
Dr. Chambers (Cohort 5, Imperial County) was recently interviewed by CalMatters to highlight the opening of a new dental surgical center established to serve patients with special needs in Imperial County.This grant is part of a larger initiative to improve dental care for people with developmental…
On February 27, 2025, ImpowerDent SurgiCenters Inc was officially awarded $5 million from the California Health Facilities Financing Authority’s Specialty Dental Clinic Grant Program. This funding will support the establishment of a nonprofit dental facility to address the critical oral…
Dr. Maxmillian Chambers (Cohort 5, Imperial County) and Dr. Redieat Assefa (Cohort 3, Riverside County) both spoke in support of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Not So Sweet Side campaign. The campaign highlights the hidden health risks sugar-sweetened beverages while inspiring…
Dr. Clarisse Casilang (Cohort 5, Orange County) was featured as a contritbuting writer for the Orange County Register. In the article, Dr. Casilang outlines a successful back-to-school plan to help parents set their children up for success in the new school year. She promotes healthy breakfast…
The Champion Provider Fellowship congratulates Dr. Shakalpi Pendurkar (Cohort 2, Santa Clara County) on her appointment as State Dental Director at the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). As the dental director, she will lead the Office of Oral Health in developing and implementing the…
Delta Dental Community Care Foundation (DDCCF) - Access to Care Grant awarded Dr. David Thai (Cohort 5, Sonoma) and West County Health Centers $350,000. One component of the grant award will be used to improve patient diganostics with new equipment at their rural clinics. This will…
