Providing dental care in the Appalachian Mountain region
09/25/2018
When Dr. William Collins was serving as Kentucky Dental Association president in 2016, his friend Dr. Lee Mayer at the University of Louisville asked him to stop by the Red Bird Dental Clinic to see if he could help.
Oct. 11 webinar to focus on smoothing the move to electronic payments
09/25/2018
A free Oct. 11 webinar, "ERA/EFT Implementation: How To For Your Practice," will address the benefits of, and steps to implement, electronic alternatives to paper explanation of benefits and reimbursement checks.
Mini Joint Civilian Orientation Conference now open for nominations
09/25/2018
Nominations for the 2019 Mini Joint Civilian Orientation Conference are now open until Nov. 30.
ADA releases evidence-based clinical guideline on nonrestorative treatments for caries
09/24/2018
Article, two years in the works, represents first in a series of guidelines on caries management
California Dental Association announces merger of three dentist insurance companies
09/24/2018
The California Dental Association announced Sept. 18 that its subsidiary The Dentists Insurance Company will merge with two insurance companies, effective Jan. 1, 2019, upon regulatory approval.
Penn dental school receives $1 million grant for students pursuing community-based dentistry
09/24/2018
The University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine announced Sept. 20 that it received a $1 million scholarship grant from Delta Dental Community Care Foundation to help financially support students pursuing a career in community-based dentistry.
FDA initiatives target ‘widespread’ teen e-cigarette use
09/21/2018
U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced a campaign to educate kids and an initiative to target retail and online sales of e-cigarettes.
Professor, researcher in orthodontics receives Callahan Memorial Award
09/21/2018
Dr. Rolf Behrents, professor emeritus of orthodontics at Saint Louis University, was recognized for his contributions to dentistry and the oral health of the public.
Dr. Ricks heads USPHS dental corps
09/20/2018
Washington — The Office of the U.S. Surgeon General announced Sept. 10 that it has appointed Dr. Tim Ricks as chief dental officer of the U.S. Public Health Service.
Nov. 8 webinar to address strategic practice planning
09/20/2018
Much of the program will cover how to design a strategic plan that includes important business and legal issues.
Life in the Air Force Dental Corps
09/18/2018
Falls Church, Va. — As the Air Force Dental Corps chief, Brig. Gen. Sharon Bannister is responsible for an annual operating budget of $61.5 million and directing the Department of Defense’s medical training initiatives and academic policy, leading more than 500 staff across two regions.
Senate passes opioids package
09/18/2018
Washington — The Senate overwhelmingly passed legislation Sept. 17 aimed at ending the nation's opioid epidemic.
Soft tissue lesion diagnosis made easier with revised ADA practical guide
09/17/2018
What’s even more useful than the best-selling ADA Practical Guide to Soft Tissue Oral Disease?
Just the Facts — September 17, 2018
09/17/2018
Just the Facts — September 17, 2018
‘We can always do better’
09/17/2018
Dr. Jeffrey M. Cole outlines goals for his year to come as ADA president
Snapshots of American Dentistry — September 17, 2018
09/17/2018
Snapshots of American Dentistry — September 17, 2018
Institute for Diversity in Leadership dentists execute personal projects
09/17/2018
Institute for Diversity in Leadership dentists execute personal projects
ADA CDHC program helps Chicago nonprofit get kids access to care
09/17/2018
For almost a decade, Dr. Alejandra Valencia has been working to build a system that helps ensure underserved children in targeted Chicago ZIP codes have access to dental care and education.
Connecting students with the latest in dental technologies
09/17/2018
Dr. Edward Rossomando thinks about the way technology has changed the dental profession.
Purchase a personalized brick for the ADA House
09/17/2018
Washington — The ADA is inviting members to leave their mark at the ADA House on Capitol Hill by purchasing personalized bricks for the front or back patio.
Prolific researcher, author receives 2018 Gold Medal Award
09/17/2018
Growing up in California’s Bay Area, Dr. Kenneth Hargreaves liked to keep his hands busy. As a boy, he built rockets from kits and tinkered with electronics, such as radios, he said.
Help the underserved in Hawaii during ADA 2018
09/17/2018
A local philanthropic organization will benefit thanks to the Alliance of the American Dental Association’s service project at ADA 2018 – America’s Dental Meeting
Still time to register for annual meeting in Hawaii
09/14/2018
By planning a trip to ADA 2018 – America’s Dental Meeting in Hawaii, attendees can stretch out summer a little bit longer and regroup, retreat and reenergize.
ADA, others ask Congress to reject tobacco policy riders
09/13/2018
The ADA and more than 50 organizations are asking congressional appropriators to reject proposals that would weaken the Food and Drug Administration's oversight of tobacco products, including e-cigarettes and cigars.
HHS Office for Civil Rights offers tips on securing electronic media, devices
09/13/2018
The August 2018 cybersecurity newsletter from the Office for Civil Rights provides advice on how to avoid the loss or theft of protected information from health care organizations.
OSHA revises Legionellosis safety web page
09/13/2018
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced Sept. 4 that it revised its page containing information on safety measures for Legionnaires' disease and Pontiac Fever.
No need to face third-party payers on your own
09/12/2018
When Dr. Ron Riggins received a notice via mail earlier this year from a third-party payer that it was only going to send electronic funds transfer payments and no longer sending paper checks, he knew something was off.
Annual meeting course focuses on 'unicorn of the sea' and what it can teach us about teeth
09/11/2018
The annual meeting doesn't usually include presentations on unicorns, much less than those in the sea. This year is different.
ADA visits Navajo Nation, where Community Dental Health Coordinators' work is in the spotlight
09/11/2018
ADA President Joseph P. Crowley and a contingent of ADA and New Mexico Dental Association staff visited the capital seat of the Navajo Nation Aug. 20 to pay tribute to the positive impact that Community Health Representatives trained as Community Dental Health Coordinators have made in serving as oral health resources for the serving Navajo people.
Stericycle settlement checks in the mail
09/11/2018
Dentists who were members of the Stericycle class action lawsuit should keep an eye on their mailbox for settlement checks.
ADA formally comments on proposed CMS changes
09/11/2018
The ADA filed comments on several parts of a proposed rule announcing changes to Medicare and Medicaid requirements as they relate to dentistry.
Discussion abounds on adding dental benefit in Medicare
09/11/2018
Adding a dental benefit within Medicare is a topic of conversation among agencies that advocate for seniors but also within the ADA.
Study finds caries interventions effective for Australian aboriginal children
09/10/2018
A multifaceted intervention that included dental care for mothers during pregnancy, application of fluoride varnish to their children and anticipatory guidance in combination with motivational interviewing was seen to reduce prevalence of caries in Aboriginal Australian communities, according to a paper published online in July in EClinicalMedicine.
NYU dental school, Columbia researchers receive $2.4 million grant to study chronic pain
09/10/2018
A researcher at the New York University College of Dentistry will receive a $2.4 million, three-year grant from the U.S. Department of Defense to study painful medical conditions prevalent in military personnel and veterans.
United Concordia Dental moves away from disallowing payment for services
09/10/2018
This is the 18th story in the Decoding Dental Benefits series featuring answers and solutions for dentists when it comes to the world of dental benefits and plans. The series is intended to help untangle many of the issues that can potentially befuddle dentists and their teams so that they can focus on patient care.
Association of Retiring Dentists to convene in late October
09/07/2018
The Association of Retiring Dentists' annual meeting is scheduled for Oct. 26 here at the Best Western Executive Court and Banquet Facility.
Webinar focuses on reducing dental use of emergency departments
09/07/2018
Dental professionals interested in reducing dental-related visits to hospital emergency departments and expanding the reach of their practices can attend a no cost webinar on Sept. 12.
Search engine marketing, long-term stability all part of 2019 budget proposal
09/07/2018
In its 2019 budget proposal, the ADA Board of Trustees is investing in the Association's and members' digital and real-world future with a resolution seeking a $22 dues increase and, separately, a resolution seeking a one-time special assessment of $58 to fully fund the third year of the Find-a-Dentist campaign.
Dental companies reach agreement in antitrust suit
09/07/2018
Three dental companies have reached a tentative agreement to pay $80 million as part of a class action lawsuit alleging they violated federal antitrust laws by fixing prices on dental equipment and supplies.
San Fernando Valley Dental Society, LAPD team up to provide oral care to 'at-risk' youths
09/06/2018
In an effort to help underserved children receive basic oral health care in their community, the San Fernando Valley Dental Society and its foundation found an unlikely partner — the Los Angeles Police Department.
Spear Education buys Pride Institute
09/06/2018
Dental continuing education provider Spear Education acquired Pride Institute, a California-based industry authority, according to a Sept. 4 news release.
Tricare retiree dental program leaving Delta Dental, moving to federal plan
09/06/2018
The Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program will replace the Tricare Retiree Dental Program later this year.
ADA celebrates CVS Oral Health Month
09/04/2018
In collaboration with CVS Pharmacy's celebration of CVS Oral Health Month, the Association is providing a major presence at the retailer's locations and website this September.
Oral and maxillofacial specialty group celebrates its centennial
09/03/2018
In August of 1918, 29 exodontists from around the country gathered at a hotel Chicago, signing a charter and launching what's known today as the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.
Dentist dances his way into national spotlight, sharing oral health messages
09/03/2018
Dr. Rich Constantine waited until his office staff was away at lunch to record — by himself — the 36-second video that put him in the national spotlight in July.
Airway conference gives dentists tools that can make difference in children's lives
09/03/2018
With dentists making up 80 percent of the audience, the conference brought together experts in sleep-disordered breathing from both the medical and dental communities, signaling how a team of doctors are needed to successfully diagnose and treat the disorder.
Maryland Department of Health campaign: 'Two minutes with your dentist can save your life'
09/03/2018
More dentists in Maryland are more consistently taking their patients' blood pressure thanks to a grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and a campaign launched by the Maryland Department of Health.
ADA health literacy essay contest open to all dental schools
09/03/2018
Nine out of 10 adults struggle to understand and use health information that is unfamiliar, complex or jargon-filled, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Just the Facts — September 3, 2018
09/03/2018
Accredited advanced dental education
Council reports
09/03/2018
Dr. David White shares an update on ADA activities and coalition efforts during the Aug. 17 Council on Government Affairs meeting in Washington, D.C.
Snapshots of American Dentistry — September 3, 2018
09/03/2018
Dental care use among children