Welcome to the California Association of Dental Assisting Teachers website, the official website of the Association for news and information regarding dental assisting education in California.

CADAT is a non-profit, member-driven Association dedicated to those committed to working toward teaching excellence for the profession of dental assisting.  Our leadership strives to successfully address contemporary issues influencing education, regulation, and guidelines addressing the delivery of oral health care while emphasizing the importance of education for all dental assistants.  There is a privilege to membership in our Association.  From our notable publication, the Connection magazine, to our e-Bulletins, conference admittance, and discounts for products and services, membership really does have its rewards and none more so than membership in the only association dedicated to educators and their students. Information regarding the various levels of membership within CADAT can be found by clicking the Membership Benefits button below!

One section of this site is dedicated to members-only:  NEWS.  Members will need to log-in to see the NEWS section and access association reports, documents for download and conference materials.  For advertising and corporate sponsorship information, companies are encouraged to download our Premier Partnership Program data from the About Us section, subpage Corporate Sponsorship. 

NEW!  Check out the ASSISTANTS page - a great resource for students, graduates and working assistants needing examination data. 

Need a NEW 2012 membership application packet?  Download one today by clicking here and be sure to check out the memebrship page for descriptions of membership levels.  Go to ABOUT US and click on the Membership subpage.

Conferences/Events

• 49th Annual CADAT Conference 2012

  April 19 - April 22, 2012

   

• 2012 CADAT Director's Day Forum

  April 19, 2012, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm