UB dental school program seeks to inspire more Native Americans to pursue dentistry
08/20/2019
In an effort to increase the number of Native American dentists, the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine in June hosted five undergraduate students and introduced them to the various disciplines and specialties within the dental profession.
ADA CE Online celebrates subscription service anniversary
08/19/2019
The ADA CE Online 1-year subscription program, an effort to simplify the purchase process for online continuing education for dentists and their dental team, turns 1 this September.
September JADA examines effect of dental treatment before heart surgery
08/19/2019
It is unclear if post-operative outcomes differ in patients who receive dental treatment before cardiac valve surgery compared with those who do not, according to a systematic review published in the September issue of The Journal of the American Dental Association.
Dr. Chad P. Gehani offers thoughts on dental benefits, workforce, future
08/19/2019
Dr. Gehani answers questions during part II of an interview with the president-elect.
ADA ‘remains committed’ to community water fluoridation
08/19/2019
The ADA on Aug. 19 issued a press statement in response to widespread media interest in a study that suggested an association between higher prenatal fluoride exposure and lower IQ scores in children 3-4 years of age.
Six seek to succeed ADA speaker
08/19/2019
The ADA House of Delegates will elect a new speaker at its annual meeting during the ADA FDI World Dental Congress in San Francisco to replace outgoing Speaker Glen D. Hall, of Abilene, Texas, whose second term will end in September.
Organized dentistry supports Office for Civil Rights proposal to amend Sec. 1557
08/16/2019
The Organized Dentistry Coalition supports the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights’ proposal to amend portions of the Section 1557 Final Rule.
ACE Panel Report shows most dentists use steam sterilization for instrument reprocessing
08/16/2019
An ADA Clinical Evaluators Panel Report released in August offers insights into the methods dentists use to reprocess rotary cutting instruments.
HealthFirst program assists dentists with emergency medical kit drug refills, cost management
08/16/2019
HealthFirst announced in May that it launched a new program that would make medical kit drug replenishment easier for dental practices, an effort to address issues dentists face with the volatility in the pharmaceutical supply chain.
ADA switches to digital membership cards in 2020
08/15/2019
Come 2020, the ADA is making its membership cards available online and will no longer mail physical cards in an effort to improve convenience, according to the Association.
Alliance’s Head 2 Toe Project supports homeless in San Francisco
08/15/2019
American Dental Association members, their team members and their families can donate personal care items to those in need as part of the Alliance of the American Dental Association’s Head 2 Toe Project.
Download mobile app ahead of ADA FDI 2019
08/15/2019
ADA FDI World Dental Congress attendees can easily navigate their meeting experience by downloading the ADA Events mobile app.
Traveling to ADA FDI 2019? ADA partners offer discounts
08/15/2019
Travelers to San Francisco for the ADA FDI World Dental Congress can get discounts by booking with American Dental Association travel partners.
Five receive honorary memberships
08/14/2019
The ADA Board of Trustees in May named five recipients of ADA honorary membership, recognizing their contributions to the advancement of the art and science of dentistry.
Roundtable: Health literacy important in linking oral, overall health
08/13/2019
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine in July published the outcomes of a December 2018 roundtable workshop co-sponsored by the ADA on the crucial role health literacy can play in the furtherance of oral and overall health. The 122-page proceedings, titled “Integrating Oral and General Health Through Health Literacy Practices,” can be downloaded for free at https://www.nap.edu/download/25468.
2020 budget proposal supports new ADA strategic plan
08/13/2019
With a full menu of goals and objectives to drive clinical excellence, the ADA member experience, advocacy and more, the ADA Board of Trustees has proposed a 2020 budget that supports its new five-year strategic plan: Common Ground 2025.
ADA supports Office for Civil Rights proposal to amend parts of Sec. 1557
08/13/2019
The ADA announced its “strong support” Aug. 13 for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights’ proposal to amend portions of the Section 1557 Final Rule.
Free ADA webinar Aug. 29 to explore self-funded dental plans
08/12/2019
If a dentist has ever wondered why a dental plan doesn’t follow laws in their state, or why a secondary dental plan did not make any payment in addition to the primary plan’s payment, there are answers in an upcoming free ADA webinar. Self-Funded (ERISA) Dental Plans: What You Need to Know will stream Aug. 29 from noon-1 p.m. Central time.
Just the Facts — August 5, 2019
08/09/2019
First-year female enrollment in U.S. dental schools exceeded male enrollment in 2018-19
Standards Committee meetings invite interested parties to learn more
08/08/2019
For dentists and dental team members curious about how standards and technical reports in dental information technology are created, a series of meetings Sept. 2-4 may be the place to start.
CDT 2020, companion, app available for purchase Aug. 26
08/07/2019
With the CDT 2020 guide about to be released, it is important to note that the Code on Dental Procedures and Nomenclature — better known as the CDT Code — is a living, evolving thing. In other words, it changes.
Mark Wahlberg to speak at ADA FDI 2019
08/07/2019
Oscar-nominated actor and producer Mark Wahlberg will give the keynote address at the ADA FDI World Dental Congress this September in San Francisco.
BMO Harris Bank offers 1% rate off loan applications through September
08/07/2019
BMO Harris Bank, the ADA Member Advantage-endorsed lender for practice finance for Association members, is offering a full 1% interest rate reduction for loan applications received through the end of September for loans up to $1 million. Special custom pricing is available for loans over $1 million.
Dr. John Mogan ‘Doc’ Faust, former ADA trustee, dies
08/06/2019
Dr. John Mogan “Doc” Faust, Sr., a World War II veteran who served as an ADA 5th District trustee, died Jan. 9. He was 97 years old.
Dr. Chad P. Gehani: Transforming the face of dentistry
08/05/2019
When 24-year-old Dr. Chad P. Gehani arrived at the airport in Mumbai, India, in 1975, he had never even seen an airplane.
ADA officer candidate campaign statements
08/05/2019
Candidates seeking the offices of ADA president-elect and second vice president prepared platform statements and profiles for the ADA News.
ADA President visits the White House
08/05/2019
ADA President Jeffrey M. Cole asked the White House Office of Legislative Affairs to support legislation to reform the McCarran-Ferguson Act.