CDC says lead levels reported in dental crown are a “highly unlikely” health risk to adults

When news of lead contamination in an outsourced dental crown hit the presses in late February, the ADA called on the nation's leading health agencies to address safety concerns raised by the reports. Association leaders are gratified by their responses. Go to full story.

Maine law allows unsupervised dental hygiene practice

Augusta, Maine—In July, Maine will become the second state in the nation to allow the unsupervised practice of dental hygiene. The bill, LD 2277, passed both houses and was signed by the governor April 15. Go to full story.

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Time to change the batter

As your Southwest Region 5 trustee, I just returned from the Wisconsin Dental Association Board of Trustees' February meeting where there was thoughtful discussion about the path we are on. Go to full editorial.

Death of Dr. Ship a 'terrible loss' for dentistry

Briarcliff Manor, N.Y.—Dr. Jonathan A. Ship, an expert in aging and oral health, died April 18 at home after battling cancer. He was 49. Dr. Ship was the director of the Bluestone Center for Clinical Research at New York University College of Dentistry and a professor of basic science and craniofacial biology at the school. Go to full story.

Minnesota OKs mid-level dental care provider: Oral Health Practitioner

St. Paul, Minn.—The debate over whether dental hygienists should be given the authority to perform irreversible procedures like extractions and restorations on patients in Minnesota has been resolved, at least for now.Go to full story.

Representative lauds Connecticut Mission of Mercy

Tolland, Conn.—The media took note and the politicians spoke of "this extraordinary event." A congressman took to the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to describe folks "so desperate to get dental care" they waited all night, stood in the rain or left to pray when turned away. Go to full story.

Army honors dental student’s heroism after bridge collapse

Minneapolis—University of Minnesota dental student Nathan Lund begins service to country and profession with an Army Soldier's Medal for heroism, an honor by award of the president of the United States and rare in context. Go to full story.

Gather new GKAS ideas, tips
2008 Promising Practices Symposium to convene June 12-14

Give Kids A Smile program planners nationwide are invited to share ideas, successes and strategies that will enhance future access-to-care events and activities at the second GKAS Promising Practices Symposium June 12-14 at ADA Headquarters. Go to full story.

EBD workshops teach critical summary skills

Dallas—Private practitioners and academics alike gathered at the ADA's first evidence reviewers workshop March 27-28 to learn more about evidence-based dentistry and how to assess systematic reviews, which are the basic compendiums of relevant evidence for a given clinical question. Go to full story.