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.
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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.
DSOs vs. independent practice: what the data actually shows
About one in six U.S. dentists is now DSO-affiliated, yet most private-practice dentists still own their practices, just later in their careers.
Dental AI in 2026: what FDA-cleared X-ray software does, and doesn’t do
Public 510(k) records show cleared radiograph tools flag and measure findings for a dentist to review; they are not cleared to diagnose.
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.
The dental team shortage: more hygiene graduates, same headcount
ADA and BLS data show a persistent hygienist and assistant shortage that a growing training pipeline has not yet relieved.
How to choose a dentist in California, using the state’s own tools
Free public tools let patients verify licenses, check discipline, find Medi-Cal providers and know their rights before treatment.