ADA News Archive

The ADA book, The Chairside Instructor: A Visual Guide to Case Presentations, helps dentists get the point across to patients the first time around.

The ADA Council on Scientific Affairs has approved for circulation, review and comment Proposed ADA Specification No. 139 for Dental Base Polymers. This standard classifies denture base polymers and copolymers and specifies their requirements. It also specifies the test methods to be used in determining compliance with these requirements.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is reminding health care professionals and consumers about “The Safe Use of Acetaminophen,” the agency’s public health care campaign designed to educate the public.

Through July 31, members of the American Student Dental Association are invited to submit entries for the 2011 Student Ethics Video Contest.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has launched a new health literacy website at www.cdc.gov/healthliteracy.

Los Angeles—What began as a small group of concerned students interested in renewing ethics and professionalism among their ranks has blossomed into a nationwide network.

Las Vegas—Take advantage of airfare deals, great hotels and rental car specials when planning a trip to the 152nd ADA Annual Session and World Marketplace Exhibition Oct. 10-13 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center.

Beginning June 1, Healthy Smiles, Healthy Children (the Foundation of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry) will accept applications for three grant programs.

San Francisco—Planners of the 2012 National Conference on Health and Domestic Violence are seeking abstracts from dentists, as well as other health professionals, health policymakers, victim advocates and others.

Mellville, N.Y.—Henry Schein Inc. has activated its disaster relief hotline for dentists, physicians and veterinarians who have experienced operational, logistical or financial issues as a result of the recent tornadoes affecting much of the Southeastern United States.

Are you a dentist or organization that has been affected by a disaster?

Las Vegas—The rise and fall of organized crime in Las Vegas will be the focus of a unique ADA tour Oct. 10 and Oct. 12 during the Annual Session.

New York—The Columbia University College of Dental Medicine and National Institutes of Health hosted the first International Conference on Dental and Craniofacial Stem Cells April 27–29 at the New York Academy of Sciences.

Boston—Tufts University April 25 announced the appointment of Dr. Huw F. Thomas as dean of its School of Dental Medicine, effective Aug. 1.

Jemez Pueblo, N.M.—Welcomed by Pueblo of Jemez children with a traditional Butterfly Dance—symbolizing good health and a long life—ADA President Raymond Gist embarked on an historic visit to Indian Country March 16 that focused on collaboration and advocacy between organized dentistry, tribal leaders and policymakers to improve the oral health of Native Americans.

Rio de Janeiro—In less than seven years, the Brazilian government’s program to improve the oral health of its more than 190 million citizens has shown dramatic success, enabling the world’s fifth largest nation by size and population to reduce its incidence of caries by more than 30 percent and increase the number of adult teeth treated by 70 percent.

Launched in January, the ADA Buying Guide offers dentists one-stop shopping for supplies, equipment and services available to help maintain a successful dental practice.

Boston—The ADA Center for Evidence-Based Dentistry and Forsyth Institute are offering an interactive evidence-based dentistry course Sept. 19-23 at the Forsyth Institute.

Columbus, Ohio—The Ohio State University announced May 9 the appointment of Dr. Patrick M. Lloyd as dean of the College of Dentistry.

The ADA will launch a new website May 16 that builds on 80 years of Seal of Acceptance history in helping patients make informed decisions about safe and effective consumer dental products.

Las Vegas—Are you a dentist who would like to test drive some of the benefits of ADA membership that 157,000 of your colleagues already enjoy?