ADA News

In an online article March 19, the American National Standards Institute highlighted the importance of standards in the world of sports and mentioned the ADA-developed standard for mouthguards as one of note.

"The Dr. Oz Show" aired a segment March 28 which may alarm dental patients about the safety of dental amalgam, the ADA said today in an Issues Alert emailed to its members.

A series of webinars on prescribing opioids continues April 10.

Tulalip, Wash.—The Society of American Indian Dentists' Annual Conference is being held May 31-June 2 at the Tulalip Resort Casino and Spa and registration is open.

It isn't too early to look on the horizon and mark your calendar for the 2013 ADA Foundation Give Kids A Smile Gala.

Silver Spring, Md.—The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued new draft guidance for manufacturers of FDA-regulated medical products recommending that they stop labeling products as "latex-free" or "does not contain latex."

The ADA Seal was in the spotlight when it was lauded as a winning attribute of a water filtration product featured in February on the Home Shopping Network.

Women might be better at regular brushing, flossing and having regular dental exams, but if they are longtime heavy smokers, they still have a high risk of tooth loss due to periodontal disease, according to a new study.