Former editor of JADA remembered for research that included linking oral with systemic health
11/25/2020
Marjorie K. Jeffcoat, D.M.D., past editor of The Journal of the American Dental Association and former president of both the International Association for Dental Research and American Association for Dental Research, died Nov. 21.
Current data on COVID-19
11/25/2020
Check this page regularly for the latest COVID-19 data available from the CDC, WHO and Johns Hopkins University.
ADA Foundation data included in Blackbaud incident
11/24/2020
The ADA Foundation was among the nonprofit entities whose data was included in a data breach reported by Blackbaud, one of the Foundation’s former service providers. Blackbaud assured the Foundation that sensitive information such as social security numbers and credit card numbers were protected by encryption and was not breached.
Results from 2020 Survey of Dental Fees available
11/24/2020
The Association released its 2020 Survey of Dental Fees in November, which provides readers with an analysis of self-reported fees by procedure from a nationwide random sample of dentists.
Top 3 things to consider when applying for PPP loan forgiveness
11/23/2020
Early on in the pandemic, many dental practice owners may have applied and received money in the form of an Economic Injury Disaster Loan grant from the Small Business Administration. As dentists begin to make plans to file for forgiveness, the ADA and ADCPA clarify what some may find to be a confusing process.
Boston District Dental Society members give back to community
11/23/2020
Boston District Dental Society members hand out 475 adult and pediatric dental kits, donated by the Massachusetts Dental Society Foundation, during the Nov. 7 Community Give Back Day in Roxbury, Massachusetts.
ADA, stakeholders urge Congress to pass legislation to streamline PPP loan forgiveness process
11/23/2020
The ADA and more than 100 associations representing nonprofits, financial institutions and businesses of all sizes are urging Congress to "address the overburdensome Paycheck Protection Program forgiveness process before the end of the year" to help small businesses.
New York practitioner settles potential violation of HIPAA Privacy Rule's right of access standard
11/23/2020
A private practitioner specializing in otolaryngology in Regal Park, New York, has agreed to take corrective action and pay $15,000 to settle a potential violation of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Privacy Rule's right of access standard, according to a news release by the Office for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Dental practices start publicly reporting quality measures for the first time
11/23/2020
Five dental practices have joined forces as members of the Wisconsin Collaborative for Healthcare Quality to become the first in the country to publicly report on oral health quality measures.
Missouri town averts rollback of fluoridation with help from early notification law
11/23/2020
Missouri is only one of five states that has enacted an early notification law, and it came in handy when the community of Park Hills in the southeast part of the Show-Me State came close to having its community water fluoridation program terminated.
December webinar shines spotlight on polypharmacy in elderly patients
11/23/2020
The Association is offering a free December webinar that will make dentists aware of the challenges with polypharmacy in elderly patients, as well as potential side effects and interactions of the most commonly used medications and opioids.
ADA says dental care should continue during resurgence phase of pandemic
11/20/2020
As COVID-19 continues, the ADA is reminding dentists that dental care should continue during the resurgence phase of the pandemic.
ADA urges CDC to include dentists in COVID-19 vaccine plan
11/20/2020
The ADA is asking the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to incorporate dentists into its framework for distributing the COVID-19 vaccine.
Operating costs changes focus of latest HPI economic poll
11/20/2020
Operating costs are up for most dental practices as a result of the pandemic, according to data from the ADA Health Policy Institute impact of COVID-19 poll for the week of Nov. 2.
December JADA looks at use of low-dose naltrexone in chronic pain management
11/20/2020
Low-dose naltrexone, a semisynthetic opioid, can serve as an alternative to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and other opioids in the medical management of chronic pain disorders, according to a study published in the December issue of JADA.
ADA urges Congress to pass additional COVID-19 relief legislation
11/19/2020
The ADA is urging Congress to pass additional COVID-19 relief legislation in order to ensure the safety and economic stability of dental practices across the country.
ADA to hold virtual course on dental coding
11/18/2020
The American Dental Association will hold a dental coding certificate live-stream course Nov. 20.
ADA to launch JADA+ monograph focused on COVID-19's impact on dentistry
11/16/2020
In response to COVID-19's impact on dentistry, the American Dental Association will launch the JADA+ COVID-19 Monograph, a collection of insights, stories and personal reflections from dentists as they journey through the pandemic.
Just the Facts — Nov. 16, 2020
11/16/2020
Just the Facts — Nov. 16, 2020
Snapshots of American Dentistry — Nov. 16, 2020
11/16/2020
Snapshots of American Dentistry — Nov. 16, 2020
Alliance for a Cavity Free Future now receiving applications for 2020-21 grants
11/16/2020
The Canada-U.S. chapter of the Alliance for a Cavity Free Future is now accepting applications for grants to help fund interprofessional projects that positively impact the oral health of pregnant women and children under 6.
My View: Improving Safety in Dentistry
11/16/2020
The dental profession has taken great strides in patient safety particularly since COVID-19 arrived. From taking patient temperatures to high tech personal protective equipment, dentists have re-embraced their role as safety officers for their patients and practices.
Alert warns of cybercrime threat to U.S. hospitals, health care providers
11/13/2020
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, FBI and Department of Health and Human Services are warning health care providers to take precautions in response to credible information of an increased and imminent cybercrime threat to the U.S. health care and public health sector, according to an alert from the agencies.
NYU study shows oral cancer pain may predict likelihood of cancer spreading
11/13/2020
An oral cancer patient's pain intensity score could predict cancer metastasis, helping with future testing options and surgical decision-making, according to a study from the New York University College of Dentistry.
Senate introduces bill prohibiting noncovered services in dental, vision plans
11/13/2020
The ADA is supporting a new Senate bill that would prohibit non-covered service contract provisions in dental plans.
ADA supports legislation to help military families
11/12/2020
The ADA is supporting new bipartisan legislation to give military spouses with valid professional licenses in one state reciprocity in the state where their spouse is currently serving on military orders.
Spokane moving forward on possible adoption of community water fluoridation
11/11/2020
Spokane, the largest city in Washington state to not fluoridate its water supply, is on the path to possibly starting the practice after the municipality’s city council decided to go ahead with a proposal that could add fluoride to its water supply.
ADA working group seeks volunteers to develop new standard on electronic dental benefits eligibility verification
11/11/2020
ADA Standards Committee on Dental Informatics Working Group 11.10 on Administrative Efficiency in Clinical Informatics is seeking volunteers to participate in the development of proposed ADA Standard No. 1102, Electronic Dental Benefits Eligibility Verification.
Children’s airway health receives a breath of fresh air
11/10/2020
As the year 2020 comes to a close, the ADA is highlighting the importance of children’s airway health with a new brochure from the ADA Catalog and a December virtual event.
NYU research: Most dentists have experienced aggression from patients
11/10/2020
About half of U.S. dentists experienced verbal or reputational aggression by patients within the past year, with nearly a quarter having endured physical aggression, according to a study led by researchers at the New York University College of Dentistry.
Practice management podcast launches third season
11/10/2020
The ADA’s practice management podcast Beyond the Mouth began its third season Oct. 21 with an episode featuring an interview with ADA President Daniel J. Klemmedson, D.D.S.
City will pay $202K to settle potential violations of HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules
11/10/2020
The city of New Haven, Connecticut, has agreed to settle potential violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Privacy and Security Rules after filing a breach report stating that a former employee may have accessed a file on a city computer containing the protected health information of nearly 500 people.
ADA, others ask FDA to ban menthol-flavored tobacco products
11/10/2020
The ADA, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids and more than 60 organizations are asking the Food and Drug Administration to prohibit menthol as a characterizing flavor in cigarettes.
Dentist members of Congress urge CDC to assist providers in disinfectant shortage
11/09/2020
Five members of Congress who are all dentists wrote to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in October expressing concern over a disinfectant shortage and urging the agency to develop guidance to help clinicians.
ADA clarifies bylaws related to extraordinary emergencies
11/09/2020
The 2020 ADA House of Delegates in October passed a resolution that simplifies and clarifies how a declaration of extraordinary emergency — such as a pandemic — is adopted.
Free webinar on N95 respirators
11/06/2020
The ADA is presenting a free webinar Nov. 17 on N95 respirators.
ADA member dentists elected to Congress
11/06/2020
Voters elected several ADA members to the 117th Congress on Nov. 3
Snapshots of American Dentistry - November 2, 2020
11/05/2020
Snapshots of American Dentistry - November 2, 2020
Just the Facts - November 2, 2020
11/05/2020
Just the Facts - - November 2, 2020
ACE Panel report focuses on steps dentists take when bonding crowns, bridges with resin cement
11/05/2020
Although many dentists follow best practices when bonding crowns and bridges, they could improve the process by communicating with their laboratory to confirm the steps performed there, making sure they use an effective cleaning technique after try-in and verifying they use the correct primer with their chosen restorative material, according to an ACE Panel report published in the October issue of JADA.
ADA updates teledentistry policy
11/05/2020
The ADA has updated its teledentistry policy to better serve dentists who rely on this technology to take care of patients.
HHS Provider Relief Fund deadline set for Nov. 6
11/04/2020
The ADA is reminding dentists that they have until Nov. 6 to apply for Phase 3 General Distribution Funding from the HHS Provider Relief Fund.
ADA seeks treasurer candidates
11/02/2020
Members interested in running for ADA treasurer can visit ADA.org to find the information necessary to file for candidacy. The deadline for filing is June 14, 2021.
Prescription oral rinse product recalled due to microbial contamination
11/02/2020
Sunstar Americas, Inc. announced Oct. 27 it is voluntarily recalling a prescription oral rinse product due to a possible microbial contamination, according to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.
ADA Morning Huddle debuts new look
11/02/2020
The ADA unveiled Nov. 2 a new look for ADA’s Morning Huddle and the family of ADA Huddle e-newsletters.
CareCredit integrates into Open Dental practice management software
11/02/2020
CareCredit, the patient financing provider endorsed by ADA Member Advantage, announced Oct. 22 that it is now integrated into Open Dental practice management software.
Webinar provides tips on safely holding Give Kids A Smile events during pandemic
11/02/2020
The ADA is hosting a free webinar Nov. 10 to highlight existing guidance protocols and available resources to Give Kids A Smile coordinators and volunteers who would like to plan a GKAS event in 2021 .
Compassion is an inescapable part of our profession
11/02/2020