Current data on COVID-19
09/28/2020
Check this page regularly for the latest COVID-19 data available from the CDC, WHO and Johns Hopkins University.
FQHC fosters dental-medical collaboration to boost HPV vaccination rates
09/28/2020
A federally qualified health center in New Jersey integrated dental and medical teams to successfully increase the rate of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccinations in their younger patient population, according to a research article published in the peer-reviewed journal Oral Health & Dental Science.
HPI poll: Dentists see increase in patients’ stress-related oral health conditions
09/28/2020
A majority of participating dentists have seen a rise in stress-related oral health conditions in their patients since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to data from the ADA Health Policy Institute's COVID-19 impact poll for the week of Sept. 21.
ADA reaffirms that dental amalgam is ‘durable, safe, effective’ restorative material
09/24/2020
The ADA reaffirmed its position that dental amalgam is a “durable, safe and effective” restorative material in response to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Sept. 24 statement that existing evidence shows that dental amalgam is not harmful to the general population and treatment options should be made by the patient and dentist.
Dr. Arthur A. Dugoni remembered for ‘purposeful life’
09/25/2020
Dr. Arthur A. Dugoni, who led the University of the Pacific’s school of dentistry for 28 years as dean and was ADA president from 1988-89, died Sept. 23 at his home in Palo Alto, Calif from cancer. He was 95.
October JADA looks at reducing radiation exposure during intraoral imaging
09/23/2020
A study published in the October issue of JADA found the use of rectangular collimators during intraoral imaging significantly reduced levels of exposure to ionizing radiation in tissue models representing child and adult patients when compared with circular collimators.
ADA executive director to moderate virtual panel on oral health care access
09/24/2020
ADA Executive Director Kathleen T. O’Loughlin will serve as moderator of a panel on achieving safe access to oral health care and overall health through innovation and technology during a Philadelphia-Israel Chamber of Commerce and PICC Foundation virtual program.
Lady A to headline ADA FDC Virtual Connect Conference
09/24/2020
Country music group Lady A, formerly known as Lady Antebellum, will perform Oct. 15 and kick off the ADA FDC Virtual Connect Conference.
Trio are recipients of ADA Foundation awards for leadership, research
09/23/2020
A researcher studying craniofacial muscle stem cells, a Romanian-born adoptee and the founder of a dental school’s LGBTQ+ student organization are the recipients of dental awards bestowed by the ADA Foundation in August.
Health Resources and Services Administration urged to improve methods for determining shortage areas
09/23/2020
The ADA is asking the Health Resources and Services Administration to update and improve its methodology for determining health professional shortage areas in response to the agency’s request for information regarding scoring criteria.
HVO volunteers turn to Zoom to teach internationally during COVID-19 pandemic
09/23/2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has not stopped volunteers with Health Volunteers Overseas from connecting with students and faculty at the dental school at Dhulikhel Hospital in Nepal.
OSHA cites Massachusetts dental practice for respiratory protection violations
09/23/2020
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited Georgetown Dental LLC in Georgetown, Massachusetts, for violating respiratory protection and other standards, according to an OSHA news release.
Oct. 1 webinar to help dentists combat opioid epidemic
09/22/2020
The ADA will stream a free webinar in October to inform dentists about fighting the opioid epidemic and advise how they can effectively manage their patients’ pain.
HHS announces Provider Relief Fund reporting requirements
09/22/2020
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released guidance Sept. 19 outlining reporting requirements for health care providers who received funding from the Provider Relief Fund.
Bayer delivers pain management resource to ADA News readers
09/22/2020
Bayer developed and sponsored a laminated pain-management teaching tool that incorporates ADA’s recommendation of considering nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs as first-line therapy for the management of acute pain.
Just the Facts
09/21/2020
Dental practices reopening
Snapshots of American Dentistry
09/21/2020
Dentist Participation in Medicaid or CHIP by Specialty
‘Certainty in uncertain times’
09/21/2020
Despite the ongoing uncertainties and questions raised during the COVID-19 pandemic, the dental community rolled up their sleeves and rallied for their patients and dental team.
HPI poll: More than 90% of dentists applied for relief during pandemic
09/21/2020
More than nine of 10 dentists sought out some sort of financial assistance during the pandemic, according to the ADA Health Policy Institute’s latest data from a poll conducted the week of Sept. 7.
ADA FDC Virtual Connect Conference offers 24/7 Exhibit Hall
09/21/2020
The Exhibit Hall at the ADA FDC Virtual Connect Conference will be different from years past, with the virtual platform allowing attendees to access the hall 24/7.
Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act passes House
09/21/2020
The U.S. House of Representatives on Sept. 21 voted to repeal the McCarran-Ferguson antitrust exemption for health insurance companies by passing HR 1418, the Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act.
Research: Botox for TMJ disorders may not lead to bone loss in short term
09/17/2020
Short-term use of low doses of Botox to manage jaw and facial pain did not result in significant changes in jaw bone, according to the results of a paper recently published by researchers at the NYU College of Dentistry.
New ADA standards, technical reports available for comment by Oct. 30
09/16/2020
The American Dental Association Standards Committee on Dental Informatics and Standards Committee on Dental Products have approved various documents for review and comment.
ADA faces challenges in developing 2021 budget in ‘unprecedented’ year
09/15/2020
The Association is facing challenges “unlike any other year in ADA history,” the ADA Board of Trustees said after voting on the ADA’s 2021 budget proposal in August.
ADA virtual House of Delegates meetings, reference committee hearings registration begins
09/15/2020
Registration for the ADA virtual House of Delegates and reference committee hearings in mid-October is open.
House bill proposes $25,000 tax credit for businesses purchasing PPE
09/15/2020
A House bill is calling for a $25,000 tax credit for businesses, including dental practices, purchasing personal protective equipment to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission.
CDHC program in New York embraces collaboration to reduce ER visits
09/14/2020
An emergency department referral model is finding success in rural upstate New York, in part because it features a winning trifecta of health care providers —a Community Dental Health Coordinator, an emergency department physician and an oral and maxillofacial surgeon—instilled with the belief that connecting patients to dental care is an essential service.
Fall 2020 ADA Catalog includes five new, revised clinical, practice management guides
09/14/2020
The Fall 2020 ADA Catalog, which arrives in members’ mailboxes this month, features five new and revised clinical and practice management resources and more than 20 new and revised patient education brochure topics.
FQHCs consider adopting new value-based care model in midst of pandemic
09/14/2020
Dr. Alex Barrera, a general dentist at Avenue 360 Health & Wellness, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Houston, said FQHCs are vital as the country tries to move forward in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
GKAS National Advisory Committee names new chair
09/14/2020
The ADA Give Kids A Smile program announced Sept. 10 it appointed Dr. Barbara Shearer, director of scientific affairs at Colgate-Palmolive Company, as the new chair of the GKAS National Advisory Committee.
ADA supports Paycheck Protection Small Business Forgiveness Act
09/10/2020
The ADA is supporting legislation to streamline forgiveness from the Paycheck Protection Program for loans less than $150,000 upon the completion of a simple, one-page document.
Louisiana dentists rebuild after Hurricane Laura wreaks havoc
09/10/2020
Drs. Daniel and Stephanie Weaver have lived in Louisiana all their lives, and have weathered many hurricanes over the years. But they never experienced the devastation unleashed by Hurricane Laura.
ADA urges committee to support Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act
09/10/2020
The ADA is asking Congress to pass legislation that would require all private group and individual health plans to cover medically necessary services, including craniofacial abnormalities, resulting from a congenital anomaly or birth defect.
CDC Division of Oral Health seeks applicants for Dental Public Health Residency Program
09/10/2020
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Division of Oral Health is now accepting applications for the 2021–2022 Dental Public Health Residency Program.
ADA Standards Committee on Dental Informatics to hold virtual meetings
09/10/2020
The American Dental Association Standards Committee on Dental Informatics will hold its next plenary meeting virtually via Zoom at 8:30 a.m. CDT Oct. 14.
Alliance of ADA holds Amazon donation drive for Florida domestic violence charity
09/10/2020
The Alliance of the American Dental Association hosts a donation drive each year in conjunction with the ADA annual meeting, and with the meeting moving online this year, so too is the donation drive.
ADA Practice Transitions expands nationally in October
09/09/2020
“ADA members, volunteer leaders and state associations all over the country have expressed interest in what ADA Practice Transitions is doing, and so we are happy to be able to expand nationally,” said Dr. Kirk Norbo, ADA Business Innovation Group board chair.
ADA, others support bill addressing workforce shortages, disparities
09/09/2020
The ADA and nine other health care organizations are supporting legislation aimed at improving the health workforce shortage and health disparities highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
HPI poll: Economic recovery from COVID-19 pandemic levelling off nationally
09/08/2020
The economic recovery of dental offices appears to be leveling off nationally with 99% of dental offices open and patient volume at 74% of pre-COVID-19 levels, according to data from the ADA Health Policy Institute impact of COVID-19 poll for the week of Aug. 24.
HHS Provider Relief Fund deadline is Sept. 13
09/08/2020
The ADA is reminding dentists that they have until 11:59 p.m. ET Sept. 13 to apply for funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Enhanced Provider Relief Fund Payment Portal.
Snapshots of American Dentistry
09/07/2020
dental service organization affiliation by specialty
ADA FDC Virtual Connect Conference programming tackles COVID-19 pandemic
09/07/2020
To help dentists as they continue to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, the ADA FDC Virtual Connect Conference, scheduled for Oct. 15-17, will feature exclusive programming on adapting and thriving in this new environment.
Just the Facts
09/07/2020
Dentists participating in Medicaid or CHIP
PracticeUpdate Clinical Dentistry Channel covers latest clinical advances for dentists on the go
09/04/2020
The PracticeUpdate Clinical Dentistry Channel offers a one-stop shop for busy dentists and their teams looking to keep up to date on the latest clinical research findings they can employ in their practices.
ADA urges dentists be offered early access for SARS-CoV-2 vaccine
09/04/2020
Dentists are essential health care workers who should be afforded early access to a safe and effective SARS-CoV-2 vaccine when one becomes available, ADA Executive Director Kathleen T. O’Loughlin told a National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine panel Sept. 2.
Extraordinary contributions in extraordinary times
09/03/2020
When the COVID-19 pandemic struck, the American Dental Association was already busy at work, preparing to offer much-needed guidance and advocacy for U.S. dentists.