Press Releases

CHICAGO, Dec. 19, 2011 – The American Dental Association (ADA) recently announced the appointment of Anthony J. Ziebert, D.D.S., M.S., as its senior vice president for Education/Professional Affairs effective Dec. 19. As leader of the division, Dr. Ziebert’s responsibilities will include overseeing criteria for dental school accreditation and dental education and licensure, dental school admission testing and continuing dental education.

CHICAGO, Dec. 8, 2011–The American Dental Association (ADA) is offering the newly revised ADA Practical Guide to Creating an Employee Office Manual which assists dental practices in creating customized employee office manuals. Written and reviewed by a team of ADA professionals, Creating an Employee Office Manual addresses many common employment issues and contains sample forms, checklists, policies and procedures. These documents are included in Microsoft Word format on the book’s accompanying CD-ROM for quick and easy customization for each dental practice’s unique needs.

Washington, D.C., Nov. 2, 2011 — “Native Americans suffer from inadequate access to dental care and the resulting disease in dramatically greater proportion than the general population."

Washington, Oct. 31, 2011 – ADA President William R. Calnon, D.D.S. thanked the Department of Health and Human Services today for including oral health among the “leading health indicators” (LHIs) used to evaluate the nation’s progress in promoting health care objectives outlined in Healthy People 2020.

CHICAGO, Oct. 17, 2011 – Robert A. Faiella, D.M.D., M.M.SC., who practices Periodontics in Osterville, Mass., was recently selected as president-elect of the American Dental Association (ADA).  Dr.  Faiella’s election took place during a meeting of the ADA House of Delegates in Las Vegas.

CHICAGO, Oct. 14, 2011 – William R. Calnon, D.D.S., who practices general dentistry in Rochester, N.Y., is the 2011-2012 president of the American Dental Association (ADA).  Dr. Calnon’s induction took place during the ADA’s 152nd Annual Session in Las Vegas.

Washington, D.C., Oct. 4, 2011—"Kellogg’s reported findings on people’s need for better access to care are consistent with what the ADA, federal and state governments, and numerous other stakeholders have said for years, and it is good to have that message reinforced.  Breaking down the barriers that impede people’s ability to attain good oral health is our highest priority.  State and local dental societies and our 156,000 members share this priority, and understand that it will take multiple solutions to achieve it. 

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 13, 2011 –The American Dental Association’s (ADA) Give Kids A Smile® program, Henry Schein Cares, Inc., and 3M ESPE are teaming up to put good oral health on the fast track for young fans of NASCAR.

CHICAGO, Sept. 12, 2011 – A multi-disciplinary expert panel, convened by the American Dental Association (ADA) Council on Scientific Affairs, issued a report this month containing clinical recommendations that sugar-free chewing gum, lozenges and hard candy including  xylitol or polyol combinations, and a prescription varnish with chlorhexidine and thymol could be beneficial in preventing cavities when used as adjuncts to a comprehensive cavity prevention  program which includes the use of fluoride-containing products. The panel noted in its report that these nonfluoride options could provide an extra benefit to prevent cavities in patients at high risk for developing cavities when used in addition to products such as toothpaste, dental sealants and varnishes that contain fluoride as well as community water fluoridation and good eating habits.

CHICAGO, Aug. 22, 2011 – The American Dental Association (ADA) recently launched The ADA Practical Guide to Frequently Asked Legal Questions as an e-book for the Amazon Kindle and Barnes & Noble Nook e-readers.

WASHINGTON - August 16, 2011—The American Dental Association today released the second in a series of papers that examine the challenges and solutions to bringing good oral health to millions of Americans, including the growing population whose only possible source of dental care is the so-called oral health safety net.

CHICAGO, August 11, 2011 – Leading dental and pharmacy organizations are teaming up to promote oral health and raise public awareness of dry mouth, a side effect commonly caused by taking prescription and over-the-counter medications.  More than 500 medications can contribute to oral dryness, including antihistamines (for allergy or asthma), antihypertensive medications (for blood pressure), decongestants, pain medications, diuretics and antidepressants.  In its most severe form, dry mouth can lead to extensive tooth decay, mouth sores and oral infections, particularly among the elderly.

CHICAGO, July 28, 2011—A new study in the Journal of Dental Research finds bone fluoride levels are not associated with osteosarcoma, a rare bone cancer more prevalent in males.

CHICAGO, July 8, 2011 – The American Dental Association (ADA) invites dentists and their staffs to learn about dental insurance benefits, electronic health records and the role of dental carriers in disease management at the National Dental Benefits Conference Aug 5, 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at ADA Headquarters, 211 E. Chicago Ave.

CHICAGO, July 13, 2011 - "We welcome the IOM’s ambitious 243-page report on ways to improve the nation’s oral health care delivery system, and we look forward to reviewing it in greater detail.  Based on the report’s summary, we agree wholeheartedly with many of its recommendations.  In fact, many of them reflect policies and programs that the ADA has had in place for years. 

CHICAGO, July 5, 2011 –The American Dental Association Foundation (ADAF) Board of Directors recently announced the appointment Gene R. Wurth, J.D., M.B.A., as the Foundation’s new executive director effective July 5. Wurth, 60, will manage the ADAF,  the charitable arm of the American Dental Association, which secures contributions and provides grants for dental research, education, access to oral health care for underserved populations and assistance for dentists and their families in need.

CHICAGO, June 29, 2011 –The American Dental Association (ADA) is making it easier and faster for dentists to find dental billing codes by introducing the new CDT Code Check app for the iOS (iPhone, iPad) and Android-powered mobile devices (phones and tablets).

CHICAGO, June 28, 2011 – The American Dental Association (ADA) is hosting the 2011 Conference on Dentist Health and Wellness to provide dentists and their staff with tips to maintain, improve or enhance their quality of life inside or outside of the office. 

CHICAGO, June 16, 2011 –The American Dental Association (ADA) recently selected Dr. Elizabeth Shapiro, 48, of Waterman, Ill., as the 2011-12 ADA Hillenbrand Fellow. The ADA awards the fellowship every other year to a dentist who has demonstrated strong leadership potential and the desire to transition from practicing dentistry to a nonclinical dental career in a health-related organization.

CHICAGO, June 15, 2011 – After enthusiastic feedback from its classes of students in 2009 and 2010, the American Dental Association’s (ADA) Center for Evidence-Based Dentistry (EBD) and The Forsyth Institute’s Center for Evidence-Based Dentistry, have announced they will hold an ADA/Forsyth EBD Training course for 2011.