Packard Dental: Three Generations of Family Dentistry in Carlsbad Village
Packard Dental says it has treated Carlsbad families since 1963. Today third-generation dentist Dr. Matt Packard practices beside his uncle.
California
Rule changes, Medi-Cal Dental, the Dental Board and regional news from across the state.
Dr. Lilia Larin’s South Coast Dental: a National City family practice
Dental Board of California president Dr. Lilia Larin runs South Coast Dental on Mile of Cars Way with her two sons and daughter-in-law.
Medi-Cal Dental in 2026: a one-year reprieve, not a resolution
The 2026–27 budget delayed about $1 billion in Medi-Cal Dental cuts to July 1, 2027, leaving rates, Prop 56 and immigrant adult benefits unsettled.
California’s dental rulebook, 2025–2026: what changed for practice owners
SB 1453 reset assistant training and sedation permits, AB 1760 rewrites radiation safety courses, and smaller changes touch CURES, fees and public records.