The Federal Trade Commission has issued an order prohibiting the California Dental Association from

The Federal Trade Commission has issued an order prohibiting the California Dental Association from imposing restrictions on the advertising and solicitation practices of its members. The order follows an FTC ruling that the California organization illegally restrained the advertising of the price, quality and availability of dental services. CDA is a professional association with 19,000 members.

Jun 1st, 1996

The Federal Trade Commission has issued an order prohibiting the California Dental Association from imposing restrictions on the advertising and solicitation practices of its members. The order follows an FTC ruling that the California organization illegally restrained the advertising of the price, quality and availability of dental services. CDA is a professional association with 19,000 members.

Judi Hasson

Washington Correspondent

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