Advocacy highlights of a busy 2016

2016 was a busy year for the Association’s Washington office.

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Full-time dentist, part-time mountaineer

As an endodontist, Dr. Bruce Terry spends an ordinary day working in millimeters of space. On an extraordinary day, however, Dr. Terry prefers to be tens of thousands of feet above sea level. He's had nine experiences at that extraordinary level, six of which were among the notorious Seven Summits, the highest peak on each of the seven continents.

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New HIPAA fact sheet available

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology and Office of Civil Rights have a new fact sheet that breaks down how providers are permitted to share electronic protected health information with public health agencies without obtaining an individual's written authorization.

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FDA bans most powdered gloves

The Food and Drug Administration issued a final rule Dec. 19, banning the use of most powdered medical gloves.

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FCC offers advice for practices that call or text patients

The Federal Communications Commission Enforcement Bureau issued an advisory Nov. 18 to promote a better understanding of the clear limits on the use of autodialed text messages, also known as robotexts.

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HPI brief: U.S. dental spending sees uptick in 2015

Dental spending again increased in 2015, an indication that the dental economy is rebounding from a flat trend that began in the Great Recession, according to the ADA Health Policy Institute.

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ADA asks new administration to consider several regulations for reform in 2017

In a letter to President-Elect Donald Trump and Vice President-Elect Mike Pence, the ADA is asking the new administration to consider several health care regulations for regulatory reform in 2017.

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‘Dental hygiene’s matriarch,’ Dr. Esther Wilkins, dies

Dr. Esther Wilkins, lauded as “dental hygiene’s matriarch” who later earned her doctorate in dentistry and became a professor emeritus at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, died.

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EPA will require dental offices to use amalgam separators

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released a final rule Dec. 15 requiring dental practices nationwide to install amalgam separators.

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CDEL seeks scholarship applicants for Institute for Teaching and Learning

The ADA Council on Dental Education and Licensure is granting tuition scholarships to the Academy for Academic Leadership's Institute for Teaching and Learning — as part of a commitment to support dental education and ADA general dentist members interested in academia.

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Health Policy Institute reports dentists' earnings remain stable

After six full years of post-Great Recession data, it's safe to say that dentist earnings are not bouncing back, according to the ADA Health Policy Institute.

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Serving those who served

More than 460 veterans, including Don Lamb, 72, who said he is both an Army and Marine veteran who served in Vietnam, received care at the Texas Dental Association Smiles Foundation Veterans Mission of Mercy event Nov. 11-12 in Dallas.

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ADA releases 'A Mom's Guide to Fluoride'

Dental professionals who come into contact with parents who have questions about the safety and benefits of fluoride and community water fluoridation have a new resource at their disposal to help educate families.

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Just the Facts — December 12, 2016

Between 2000 and 2015, applicants to dental school grew at a faster rate (51.7 percent) than applicants to medical school (41.5 percent).

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Snapshots of American Dentistry — December 12, 2016

While untreated caries rates — a measure of unmet needs — are declining for children, they are rising among adults and seniors.

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FDA issues warning letters to tobacco manufacturers

The Food and Drug Administration issued warning letters to four manufacturers for violating the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act.

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Surgeon General report: E-cigarette use a 'major public health concern'

E-cigarette use among youth has increased in recent years at an "alarming rate" and public health professionals and others must work together to address it, the U.S. Surgeon General said in a report released Dec. 7.

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Health Affairs highlights oral health in December issue

"The divide between dental care and medical care is vast, has significant consequences for patients and is entirely of our own making."

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Which intraoral scanner produces the best fit?

The combination of using chamfer finish lines and older scanners could in part be a reason for less-than-optimal results when using computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing systems, according to the December issue of Professional Product Review.

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ADA joins FDA stakeholder meeting

The ADA was one of several health organizations invited to a Dec. 6 stakeholder meeting with the Food and Drug Administration.

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CDA Foundation awards student loan repayment grant to former refugee

The California Dental Association Foundation announced Dec. 1 it awarded Dr. Habiba Ismail — a Somali refugee who graduated from the UCLA School of Dentistry in 2013 — a $105,000 Student Loan Repayment grant in exchange for her commitment to provide dental care in an underserved community in Los Angeles.

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Engage in standards development

ANSI/ADA Standard No. 2000 for Systemized Nomenclature of Dentistry, which was approved as a standard in November, will be reviewed annually to ensure its quality.

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Newly approved standard enables electronic capture of patient diagnoses

An ADA-developed diagnostic code set designed to capture dental patient information that can be used across electronic health record platforms has been approved as a national standard.

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Is that research trustworthy? Conference looks at using clinical trials outcomes in practice

There are safeguards in place to ensure that research published in most peer-reviewed journals today is scientifically sound and unbiased, experts said at a conference Nov. 17 at ADA Headquarters.

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House passes National Defense Authorization Act

The U.S. House passed the National Defense Authorization Act Dec. 1, which calls for a 10 percent reduction in the number of general officers and could potentially affect the number of chief dental officers.

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Marketing your practice with PBHS

Most dental offices do not have a marketing program that consistently gets them on the first page of Google search results. Of course most dentists do not have an admittedly nerdy son with a degree in accounting and finance who loves dentistry. Dr. Donald Keith, of Mission, Kansas, is an ADA member and a lucky man who has both.

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Canada-United States Chapter of the Alliance for a Cavity-Free Future hands out three grants

The Canada-United States Chapter of the Alliance for a Cavity-Free Future awarded an interprofessional grant to a Kansas City program that aims to improve the process of dental referrals for high-risk children.

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Coding done right

A new scaling code in CDT 2017 has dentists interested in what it entails, when they use it and how dental plans will reimburse for it.

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CMS updates fraud and abuse resources

The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has updated the online resource Medicare Fraud & Abuse: Prevention, Detection, and Reporting.

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Dr. Helyn Luechauer led life advocating for women dentists

Dr. Helyn Catherine Luechauer, the first female member of the California Department of Consumer Affairs' Board of Dental Examiners and former president of the American Association of Woman Dentists, died in late September. She was 95.

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Coding done right

A new scaling code in CDT 2017 has dentists interested in what it entails, when they use it and how dental plans will reimburse for it.

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Benefits of drinking tap water highlighted for National Children's Dental Health Month

Members gearing up for National Children's Dental Month in February can order or download posters for their dental offices.

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ADA, others ask Congress for funding to curb opioid addiction

In a continuing effort to address the nation's opioid epidemic, the ADA and 88 other groups are asking Congress to fund the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act and to increase existing funding for prevention and treatment efforts.

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UMass settles potential HIPAA violations

The University of Massachusetts Amherst has agreed to pay the federal government $650,000 to settle potential violations to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act after malware reportedly found on an electronic workstation exposed the protected health information of 1,670 people.

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A.T. Still students, staff provide dental care for veterans

In celebration of Veterans Day, A.T. Still University-Missouri School of Dentistry students and staff, along with St. Louis Dental Center dentists, provided care to veterans in Southeastern Missouri.

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OCR warns providers to be on the lookout for a fake email

The U.S. Office for Civil Rights issued an alert Nov. 28, warning health care providers of a phishing email disguised as an official OCR audit communication.

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'I want veterans to feel honored'

Calling himself a patriotic person with staff members in his dental office whose spouses are members of the armed services, Dr. John Gammichia said making his annual day of service one to support veterans was an obvious choice.

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'We're all about overcoming barriers'

In 1984, when Dr. Stephen Shuman was two years out of dental school, he began working at a county health department in Illinois to provide dental care for nursing home residents and developmentally disabled adults. But he'd never had specific training in treating these patients.

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Judge blocks new federal overtime rule

A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction Nov. 22, blocking a new rule to extend overtime pay.

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Revised I-9 forms now available

Citizenship and Immigration Services on Nov. 14 published a revised version of Form I-9, the form used for verifying the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States

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Spotlight on nonnutritive sucking behavior and malocclusions in December JADA

Nonnutritive sucking is associated with substantial risks of developing malocclusions, according to research published in the December issue of The Journal of the American Dental Association.

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Dental Care International launches fifth year of Sri Lankan program

From a girls home to a career as a dental surgery assistant, Udeni Rathnayaka has had a remarkable journey.

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Helping hands

More than 600 ADA 2016 attendees participated in the Alliance of the American Dental Association's 60-second service project, assembling personal hygiene supplies into kits that went to a Denver-based nonprofit organization that helps underserved populations

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How to save a life

How to save a life: DKMS We Delete Blood Cancer, an international nonprofit that works with the world's largest network of bone marrow donor centers, registered 17 new donors during ADA 2016 – America's Dental Meeting in Denver.

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Just the Facts — November 21, 2016

Over three-fourths of U.S. adults report that they plan to go to the dentist within the next year. However, only 37 percent of adults report having gone to the dentist within the last year.

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Three U.S. communities choose fluoridation on Election Day

Three U.S. communities on Election Day said yes to water fluoridation, including Wilmington, Ohio, which will initiate a water fluoridation program.

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Indian Dental Association honors ADA 2nd District trustee

The Indian Dental Association bestowed its Lifetime Achievement Award to Dr. Chad P. Gehani, ADA 2nd District trustee, Nov. 4 at a ceremony here.

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U.S. surgeon general issues first report on addiction

Washington — More than 20 million people have substance use disorders, but only 1 in 10 ever receive specialty treatment, according to a new report from the U.S. surgeon general on addiction released Nov. 17.

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Ambassadors assemble!

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Madrid FDI World Dental Congress calls for 2017 abstracts

Abstract submission for the FDI World Dental Congress will open Dec. 5, with April 3, 2017, the deadline.


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House of Delegates converts Council on ADA Sessions to committee

The ADA House of Delegates voted Oct. 24 at its meeting to transform one of its councils into a committee that its members anticipate will make the group more agile in requesting and making beneficial changes to annual meetings.

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Review Open Payments data by Dec. 31

Baltimore — The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is encouraging health care providers to check their Open Payments (Physician Payments Sunshine Act) data.

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Dentists can have a hand in helping patients quit smoking

November 17 is the American Cancer Society’s Great American Smokeout.

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December deadline for Dr. Ray Bowen Student Research Award

The ADA Foundation is accepting applications until Dec. 1 for the Dr. Ray Bowen Student Research Award.

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November votes include green lights on soda, tobacco taxes

Communities in California, Colorado and Illinois voted in new soda taxes in November, while California state voters approved a new tobacco tax.

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Center for Professional Success launches practice finance resource

Student loan debt. Cash flow for your practice. Creating a business plan for the future.

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Free HPI webinar discusses 2017 dental market

The ADA Health Policy Institute will host a Dec. 8 webinar featuring analysis of the current dental care market and what to expect in 2017.

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Guidelines for Practice Success unveils new managing marketing resource

Where is your next new patient coming from? Do you know why patients are loyal to your practice? How can you avoid losing patients to another practice?

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Sec. 1557 and employee health plans

Does your dental practice have an employee health plan? Is your dental practice covered by the final rule under Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act?

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Four ADA members elected to Congress

Voters elected four ADA members to the 115th Congress Nov. 8, all with wide margins of victory.

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ADA House of Delegates adopt revisions in sedation, anesthesia guidelines

The ADA House of Delegates voted Oct. 24 at its meeting to adopt revisions to the guidelines concerning the use of sedation and anesthesia by dentists and teaching sedation and anesthesia to dentists and dental students.

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Dentists in unique position when dealing with childhood obesity

When it comes to tackling the growing epidemic of childhood obesity, dentists are in a unique position to start a conversation with parents.

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ADA council gets renamed

The ADA House of Delegates has changed the name of the Association's Council on Access, Prevention and Interprofessional Relations to the Council on Advocacy for Access and Prevention.

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Saying goodbye

After 30 years in the House of Delegates, Dr. James Russell Dumas Jr., of Prentiss, Miss., serves as a delegate for the last time at ADA 2016 – America's Dental Meeting in Denver.

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Snapshots of American Dentistry — November 7, 2016

The percentage of U.S. dental school graduates who were female increased by over 4 percentage points over the past decade, making up nearly half of all dental school graduates.

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Just the Facts — November, 7, 2016

Seniors' mouth condition: Close to three in 10 seniors rate the overall condition of their mouth and teeth as fair or poor.

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HPI: Dental benefits coverage increased in 2014

Dental benefits coverage increased for adults ages 19-64 in 2014, according to an Oct. 28 ADA Health Policy Institute research brief.

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$1.8 million in donated dental services provided at California event

The 850 health professionals who volunteered at the Oct. 15-16 California Dental Association's dental event, CDA Cares, had the same goal: getting patients out of pain and in better health.


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Ohio Dental Association Foundation awards CDHC scholarship

When Tiffaney Hamm first started as a dental assistant she was looking for a stable career, something she could both enjoy and help support her family. What she found was a calling and desire to do whatever it takes to help patients in her community.

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Operative dentistry becomes first interest area in general dentistry to receive recognition

The American Dental Association is recognizing operative dentistry as an interest area in general dentistry — the first to receive the distinction — after the ADA House of Delegates adopted Resolution 19H-2016 during its annual meeting in Denver.

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Students exposed to research careers at Colgate Dental Students' Conference on Research

"Do not take a step, unless it will leave a footprint." That was the takeaway of Kendra Clark, Ph.D., after attending the 52nd annual Colgate Dental Students' Conference on Research in October at the ADA Foundation Volpe Research Center. Dr. Clark, National Student Research Group president-elect, is a third-year dental student at the University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Dentistry after getting her doctorate in basic medical sciences at the University of South Alabama.

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CMS delays Medicare Part D enforcement date to 2019

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced Oct. 31 that it is once again delaying the enforcement of the Medicare Part D prescriber enrollment requirement.

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Share your 2017 New Year's practice resolutions with the editors of Dental Practice Success

What plans do you have for making 2017 your best practice year ever?
Do you want to build, open or renovate a practice? Or get more involved with continuing education or organized dentistry? Or add more balance between your practice and your life? Whatever your resolution, we encourage you to share it with Dental Practice Success today at websurveys.ada.org/s/2017dps/.


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Delegates have 'important role in shaping' future

During his Oct. 24 installation as the 153rd president of the American Dental Association, Dr. Gary L. Roberts thanked the House of Delegates for "stepping up to guide the future of the profession" and urged his fellow dentists to be "willing to try new things."

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House approves policy opposing certain practices by third-party payers

The House of Delegates adopted new policy that opposes practices by third-party payers that permit disallowed claims and other practices the Association believes are inappropriate or intrusive.

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UCSF dental dean emeritus dies

The dean emeritus of the University of California, San Francisco, and a prolific researcher who helped educate Major League Baseball players on the dangers of smokeless tobacco, Dr. John C. Greene, died Oct. 13 at age 90.

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House of Delegates pass resolution to amend Code of Ethics

A new resolution passed by the ADA House of Delegates permits dentists to announce as specialists recognized in their jurisdictions even if it's not one of the nine dental specialties recognized by the Association.

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JADA looks at how alcohol, caffeine, tobacco, drug abuse relate to sleep bruxism

Alcohol, tobacco and caffeine could facilitate or exacerbate sleep bruxism, according to a systematic review featured in the November issue of The Journal of the American Dental Association.

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Volunteers donate dental services to veterans

About 600 volunteers came together for the 2016 Homeless Veteran Stand Down for Monterey County.

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ADA Business Resources can help members affected by Hurricane Matthew

Hurricane Matthew left damage and residual issues with flooding and power outages across the southern Atlantic states.

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‘Father of aesthetic dentistry’ dies at 92

Dr. Irwin Smigel, who has been referred to as the “Father of aesthetic dentistry,” died Oct. 17 at his Manhattan home. He was 92 years old.

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ADA Foundation and ADA 2016 audience raise $13,000 to repair Pakistan clinic; fundraising effort ongoing

The ADA Foundation announced that as of Oct. 25 it has raised more than $13,000 for its Shangla Clinic Project, which will repair a damaged medical and dental clinic in Shangla, Pakistan.

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Can you hear me now? PPR spotlights hearing protection devices for dentists

Active noise hearing protection devices are a valuable preventive measure for dentists according to the issue of ADA Professional Product Review.

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Help encourage GKAS volunteers to sign up their program by joining Thunderclap

The ADA Foundation is asking Give Kids A Smile volunteers and supporters to help them spread the word about the program through a social media tool called Thunderclap.

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ADA House of Delegates approves campaign to boost utilization

The ADA House of Delegates Monday approved a three-year targeted program aimed at motivating patients to visit the dentist.

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ADA Business Resources extends endorsement of CareCredit

ADA Business Resources announced Oct. 20 that it has signed a seven-year extension of its endorsement of CareCredit as the provider of patient financing for the American Dental Association's members. CareCredit provides flexible financing options for families who may not be covered by insurance.

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Dr. Gary Roberts takes office as ADA President

Dr. Gary L. Roberts, of Shreveport, Louisiana, took office today as the 153rd president of the American Dental Association.

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Dr. Joseph P. Crowley is ADA president-elect

Dr. Joseph P. Crowley, of Cincinnati, was elected president-elect of the American Dental Association on Monday.

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Texas city resumes fluoridation after local dentist advocates

Greenville, Texas — Dr. Jeffrey Nelson said he was among the many health professionals here who didn’t know city officials had stopped adding fluoride to the public water supply to meet optimum levels back in 2013.

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Experts discuss oral health disparities, issues affecting older Americans

Washington — The ADA National Elder Care Advisory Committee hosted a special Elder Oral Health Meeting Oct. 13, bringing together a variety of policy and advocacy experts to discuss the future of oral health for older Americans

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After Halloween, celebrate National Brush Day on Nov. 1

To emphasize the importance of brushing for two minutes, twice a day, every day, the Kids’ Healthy Mouths campaign is celebrating.

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CDC report backs school-based sealant programs

School-based sealant programs could prevent “most cavities” and “lower treatment costs in vulnerable children” but are underutilized, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in an October report. (link to report: www.cdc.gov/vitalsigns/dental-sealants.

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Antibiotic prophylaxis clarified in revised brochure

With the topic of antibiotic use frequently in the news the ADA offers several resources to help dentists follow current recommendations.

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Dr. Roberts: Code of Ethics sends ‘powerful message’ to public

A conversation with the president-elect

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‘Happy to do something for these kids’

Chicago dentist treats Syrian refugee children

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Just the Facts — October 17, 2016

Oral health and job interviews

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MouthHealthy offers Halloween treats, tips

Frankentooth’s Molar. Count Bicuspid. Pirate Toothy.

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New dentist blog launches DRB series on finances

New Dentist Now, a blog featuring resources for new dentists and dental students, launched a new weekly series on finance from Darien Rowayton Bank.

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Panel talks challenges facing older adults seeking oral health care

The oral health issues facing older adults were the focus of an Oct. 4 briefing hosted by Research!America on Capitol Hill.

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Snapshots of American Dentistry — October 17, 2016

Prevalence of untreated caries

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Touro dental school welcomes first students

The inaugural class of the Touro College of Dental Medicine at New York Medical College poses for a photo with administrators and staff.

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Nevada police seeking dentists’ assistance identifying woman

Henderson, Nev. — Police are seeking dentists’ help in identifying a woman who was found slain on the side of the road in 1980.


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ADA Foundation grant program targets Give Kids A Smile continuity of care

A new ADA Foundation grant can assist Give Kids A Smile programs in their efforts to provide continuity of care following the initial GKAS event visit.


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NYC dentist plays small part in NBA history

New York City — When NBA star Joakim Noah was introduced as a New York Knick in July after leaving the Chicago Bulls, he offered a shout out to “the dentist.”


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Investment in online marketing provides potential boost for dental practices

Lynne Nigro, dental marketing consultant for O-G General & Family Dentistry in Glandorf, Ohio, is proud of the practice’s new website, but she’s even prouder of the results it has brought to the practice’s bottom line.


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‘Their enthusiasm is contagious’

Dubuque, Iowa — For many of the patients at the Sept. 23-24 Mission of Mercy event here, it was the first time they’d had access to dental care in many years — or ever.


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WHO report: Taxing sugary drinks can lower consumption

Geneva — Putting a tax on sugary drinks “can lower consumption and reduce obesity, type 2 diabetes and tooth decay,” according to a World Health Organization report issued Oct. 11.

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Industry Watch — Sunstar pledges $250,000 for periodontology research grant

Sunstar Americas announced Oct. 7 that it pledged $250,000 to the American Academy of Periodontology for research grants over a three-year span starting in 2017.


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Henry Schein Inc. and other dental industry leaders unveiled a Tree of Peace statue on campus at the University of Strasbourg Dental School in France. The statue is a symbol of the relationships built through oral health. This is the first Tree of Peace statue installed in Europe.


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Industry Watch — Directa Dental Group acquires Parkell, Inc.

Directa Dental Group, a manufacturer of dental consumables and materials based out of Sweden, announced Sept. 16 the purchase of Parkell, Inc.


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Dr. Edward B. Shils Entrepreneurial Fund honors innovative dental leaders

The Dr. Edward B. Shils Entrepreneurial Fund held its 2016 Shils Awards ceremony on Oct. 5, recognizing people, organizations and programs that positively influence the dental community and the public oral health arena.

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Fluoridation championed in two U.S. communities; ADA earns fluoride award

Five years after voting to fluoridate its water supply, the Santa Clara Valley Water district has the system and the money in place to take action.

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New grant program targets Give Kids A Smile continuity of care

A new ADA Foundation grant can assist Give Kids A Smile programs in their efforts to provide continuity of care following the initial GKAS event visit.

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ADA Foundation offers relief to dentists affected by Hurricane Matthew

Dentists suffering damage to their primary residence as a result of severe storms and flooding from Hurricane Matthew can apply for immediate aid from the ADA Foundation’s Emergency Disaster Grant program to cover urgent personal needs such as lodging, food, clothing and medicines.

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Panel discusses challenges facing older adults seeking oral health care

Washington — The oral health issues facing older adults were the focus of an Oct. 4 briefing hosted by Research!America on Capitol Hill.

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ADA presents awards honorary memberships to trio

The ADA awarded three individuals with honorary memberships in 2016.

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Dental implant pioneer recognized with Norton M. Ross Award

Evidence-based dentistry was still an emerging field when Dr. Jocelyne Feine graduated from the University of Texas dental school.

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‘Halloween Headquarters’ offers treats, tips

With Halloween around the corner, the ADA’s MouthHealthy.org and MouthHealthyKids.org are featuring more activities, games and advice to scare away those unwanted tricks that sugary treats can play on children’s dental health.

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Workshop prepares dentists to run for office

What does it take to go from practicing dentistry to practicing politics? That was the focus of the 7th Annual Specialty Physician and Dentist Candidate Workshop supported by the American Dental Political Action Committee.

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FDA warns against use of homeopathic teething tablets, gels

Homeopathic teething tablets and gels may pose a risk to infants and children and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recommends that consumers stop using these products and discard any in their possession, according to a news release the FDA issued Sept. 30.

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New FAQ addresses provider access to protected health information

Business associates may not block a provider's access to protected health information maintained on behalf of the provider, according to the U.S. Office for Civil Rights.

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Experts mark health literacy month with video

October is Health Literacy Month and a good time for dental professionals to brush up on health literacy basics, such as using plain language and confirming comprehension when talking with patients.

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ADA unveils revamped CE Online website

In an effort to help members who go online for their continuing education, the ADA unveiled Oct. 3 a new ADA Online CE website, which the Association says is more functional and efficient.

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'Dentistry is a lifetime learning process'

Camaraderie, sharing of knowledge and coming together to do something good for others are all part of what being an Association member has meant for Dr. Gary L. Roberts.

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Get ready for Give Kids A Smile 2017

The ADA Foundation is reminding Give Kids A Smile program coordinators to sign up their programs by Nov. 7 to be eligible for product kits.

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Just the Facts — October 3, 2016

Dental hygiene education programs

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MetLife requires electronic reimbursement

A new MetLife policy requires dentists to receive their reimbursements electronically, but after the ADA contacted the company, it clarified its position that dentists can opt out if they do not have the technology available.

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Snapshots of American Dentistry — October 3, 2016

Reasons why adults do not visit the dentist more often

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Dr. William Calnon elected president of ADA Foundation

Dr. William Calnon is the new president of the ADA Foundation after elections in September.

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Dental emergency? Researchers develop an app for that

Count dental emergencies among the many issues that a smartphone application may one day help resolve, research published in the October issue of The Journal of the American Dental Association suggests.

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Nevada investigators seeking ID of woman Dentists asked to review radiographs

Police are seeking dentists’ help in identifying a woman.

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ADA members campaign for Congress

Four Association member dentists are running for Congress with support from the American Dental Political Action Committee.

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Big changes for Alliance of the ADA

Launching a new interactive website and undergoing an organizational overhaul are among the ways the Alliance of the American Dental Association is remodeling itself as the new year approaches.

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ADA asks CMS to postpone Medicare Part D enforcement date

The Association filed comments Sept. 23 to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, urging regulators to postpone the enforcement date of the Medicare Part D prescriber enrollment rule.

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ADA launches 'Manage My Debt' web portal

As the average educational debt for senior dental students continue to grow, the ADA launched in September a new web portal dedicated on money-saving resources and tools to help dentists achieve financial stability.

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ADPAC video: “Health and wellbeing are not partisan”

That’s the theme of the American Dental Political Action Committee’s “Get Out the Vote” video.

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HPI: Unmet dental needs falling for children, rising for low-income adults, seniors

Unmet dental needs are falling among children, but rising among low-income adults and seniors, according to the ADA Health Policy Institute.

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Prophylactic antibiotic use topic of ADA 2016 course

Dentists interested in prophylactic antibiotic use can still register for a previously sold out continuing education course at ADA 2016 – America's Dental Meeting.

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Sec. 1557: Oct. 16 is deadline for taglines, nondiscrimination notices

In its ongoing education efforts on Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act, the ADA is reminding dentists that the deadline is Oct. 16 for complying with the posting of notices.

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Prophylactic antibiotic use topic of ADA 2016 course

Dentists interested in prophylactic antibiotic use can still register for a previously sold out continuing education course at ADA 2016 – America's Dental Meeting.

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ADPAC video: “Health and wellbeing are not partisan”

That’s the theme of the American Dental Political Action Committee’s “Get Out the Vote” video.

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Sec. 1557: Oct. 16 is deadline for taglines, nondiscrimination notices

In its ongoing education efforts on Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act, the ADA is reminding dentists that the deadline is Oct. 16 for complying with the posting of notices.

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ADA asks CMS to postpone Medicare Part D enforcement date

The Association filed comments Sept. 23 to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, urging regulators to postpone the enforcement date of the Medicare Part D prescriber enrollment rule.

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ADA launches 'Manage My Debt' web portal

As the average educational debt for senior dental students continue to grow, the ADA launched in September a new web portal dedicated on money-saving resources and tools to help dentists achieve financial stability.

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HPI: Unmet dental needs falling for children, rising for low-income adults, seniors

Unmet dental needs are falling among children, but rising among low-income adults and seniors, according to the ADA Health Policy Institute.

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After votes, water fluoridation forges ahead in two communities

About 15,000 people in Duxbury, Mass., will continue receiving fluoridated water.

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Learn more about conducting clinical research with no-cost online course

Health professionals interested in learning how to effectively conduct clinical research can take a course offered online at no cost from National Institutes of Health.

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Preventive approaches to caries topic of newly published paper

Health professionals can be proactive in managing caries and preventing loss of tooth structure and infection, according to a discussion paper published Sept. 14 by the National Academy of Medicine.

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Dental students practice communicating with patients in essay contest

Dental students at seven participating schools can enter a health literacy essay contest the ADA is sponsoring.

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Help the ADA evaluate products by joining clinical evaluation panel

ADA member practicing dentists are invited to participate in a panel that will help provide their colleagues with objective and clinically relevant information regarding dental products and clinical issues.

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Know before you go to ADA 2016

Now that your bags are packed — or even if they're not — there are still things to know before you go to ADA 2016 – America's Dental Meeting.


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Smile Champion Awards recognize Give Kids A Smile supporters

The executive director of a local dental society in Oregon and 3M are the 2016 recipients of the Smile Champion award.

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HPI: Endodontists showing "definitive signs" in post-recession recovery

Compared to general practitioners and other specialists, endodontists and pediatric dentists are the only dentists to see "definitive signs of post-recession income recovery," according to a Sept. 19 ADA Health Policy Institute research brief.

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3M to provide 3,000 introductory dental sealant kits for 2017 Give Kids A Smile

3M will donate 3,000 introductory sealant kits to the ADA Foundation for use during the 2017 Give Kids A Smile program.

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ADA, Friends of NIDCR urge Congress to ensure 2017 funding

The Association and Friends of the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research are asking Congress to approve an omnibus appropriations bill that would allot $430.5 million in 2017 funding.

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Register for webinar on peer review

The ADA Council on Dental Benefit Programs is offering the webinar The Mediator’s Dilemma: Case Studies in Peer Review.

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Court bans international company, executives following FTC lawsuit

A federal court has banned a Slovakia-based company and two of its executives from the business directory business following a 2013 suit the U.S. Federal Trade Commission filed.

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ADA supports NIDCR research agenda, requests agency's input

The Association offered comments Sept. 19 on the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research's proposed research initiatives for 2018.

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Oral Health America celebrates Advocacy Week in DC

Oral Health America celebrated its Advocacy Week Sept. 12-16 on Capitol Hill.

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Dentist finds purpose with Army Reserve

In 2011, with nearly 20 years of dentistry under his belt, Dr. John Endow was looking for a new challenge. He found it in the U.S. Army Reserve.

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Applications for four ADA Foundation grants near deadline

The ADA Foundation is accepting applications for programs that provide funding to improve the oral health of the public.

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Join bone marrow registry to potentially save life

Qualified dental professionals can register as potentially life-saving bone marrow donors and learn how to offer their patients the same opportunity at ADA 2016 – America's Dental Meeting.

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Just the Facts — September 19, 2016

Supply of dentists

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Opening General Session and Mountain Mixer highlights of first day of ADA 2016

Dental professionals can open their experience at ADA 2016 – America's Dental Meeting with two programs that bookend the opening day.

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Snapshots of American Dentistry — September 19, 2016

Accredited advanced dental education programs

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Industry Watch - A-dec names new chief operating officer

A-dec announced in August the promotion of Marv Nelson to executive vice president and chief operating officer of A-dec.

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Industry Watch – Digital Dental elects new president and CEO

Digital Dental announced that it appointed Corey Tisthammer as president and CEO effective July 25.


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Industry Watch – Henry Schein provides 3,000 hygiene kits to American Cancer Society Hope Lodge Facilities

Henry Schein announced this summer that it would donate 3,000 kits containing toothbrushes, toothpaste, mouthwash and other hygiene products to American Cancer Society Hope Lodge Facilities, a program providing free temporary housing for cancer patients and their loved ones.


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Comments and volunteers sought for digital radiography standard

The ADA Standards Committee on Dental Informatics has approved for circulation and comment a standard related to digital radiography.

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CDC corrects fluoridation statistics

The Centers For Disease Control and Prevention in September revised its national fluoridation statistics.

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Mouthguard program perfect fit for Cleveland dental society volunteers

Many public high school athletes passing and punting on football fields across Cleveland are equipped with colorful, custom-fit mouthguards.

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New social media zone helps decode solutions in Exhibit Hall

A place to immerse attendees in all things social media and explore ways to improve office productivity.

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Wellness Studio offers physical therapists, courses at ADA 2016

Does your back ache at the end of the day at your practice?

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ADA Business Resources endorses Lenovo Computers

ADA Business Resources announced Sept. 12 it endorsed Lenovo Computers as the business- and home-use computer products provider for ADA members.

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ADA pledges support for Partnership for Drug-Free Kids campaign

In its continuing efforts to stop the overuse and abuse of opioids, the Association has joined the Partnership for Drug-Free Kids' Search and Rescue project, an education campaign designed to connect prescribers with training, information and resources to help patients who may be at risk for opioid addiction.

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Dental students debate hot topics

Tough industry issues such as workforce and licensure aren't just the concerns of seasoned professionals — they're at the heart of dental students' concerns as well.

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ADA 2016 fees increase after Sept. 16

Beat the deadline.

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November conference to focus on translating research into practice

Dental professionals will learn more about ways to help ensure they are using the best evidence to support their clinical decision-making and practice behaviors.

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Sen. Blunt tours COMTREA mobile dental clinic

The COMTREA mobile dental clinic is open for business and on Sept. 9, had a very special guest in attendance: U.S. Senator Roy Blunt.

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ADA Foundation seeking donations to help dentists

The ADA Foundation has provided more than 17 grants with a total value of $32,500.

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FDI white paper calls for ‘evidence-based solutions for dental caries’

The FDI World Dental Federation released a “Dental Caries Prevention and Management” white paper under the banner of its caries prevention partnership with Colgate.

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Tumbling teeth spur art competition, community outreach

Ask Dr. William Demray why there are 3,333 molars overflowing from the second-story windows of his dental practice, and he has a simple explanation.

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ADA Credentialing Service launches nationally

The ADA announced Sept. 8 the national launch of the ADA Credentialing Service, which was developed in an effort to help simplify the credentialing process and reduce administrative burdens for dentists.

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Intrigued by EBD, Buffalo educator books a seat at October conference

The first-year dental students in evidence-based dentistry classes at the University at Buffalo The State University of New York have access to more scientific literature than many who graduated before them.

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Book appointments to see state-of-art tech at ADA 2016

Dental professionals will not only see cutting-edge technology at the Technology Expo, but they will be able to get their hands on the latest innovations in free private appointments.

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Don’t burst that bubble: Sugar Free Bazooka awarded ADA Seal

Consumers who seek out ADA Seal-approved products have a bubbly new option.


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Tech Expo will showcase innovations at ADA 2016

Dental professionals will not be on the edge of their seat at the Technology Expo at ADA 2016 – America’s Dental Meeting.

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In addressing shortage, new dental school to open in Western Texas

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso will open the state’s fourth dental school, estimated to open in 2020.

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Learn to send secure email at ADA 2016

Dental professionals can witness practical demonstrations of email image exchange that are fully compliant with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act requirements

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Dental community urges Congress to fund oral health programs in 2017

Washington — As Congress works towards finalizing funding for 2017, the dental community is reaching out to key legislators to request the “highest funding levels possible” for oral health programs.

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Texas dentist opens Victorian-era themed dental museum

From cabinets and dental chairs to hand tools and light fixtures, when it comes to style, today’s operatories can seem a little bland to Dr. Kim Freeman.

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Code D9994 recommended for documenting interpreter and translator services

Beginning in January, the new dental case management and patient education code D9994 will be the code the ADA recommends dentists use when billing plans for providing patients with language assistance services or documenting these services.

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FDI adopts new definition of ‘oral health’

The FDI World Dental Federation launched a new definition of the term “oral health” designating oral health as an integral part of general health and well-being.

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ADA, others ask House to oppose tobacco policy riders

Washington — The ADA, with 52 other organizations, urged House Appropriations Committee leaders to oppose two tobacco policy riders in a continuing resolution to maintain federal operations.

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ADA urges HHS to elevate dental pain management in opioid training activities

The ADA has asked the Department of Health and Human Services to better address the nuances of managing dental pain in its opioid prescriber education and training programs.

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Institute for Diversity in Leadership 2016-17 class announced

The ADA Board of Trustees announced in August the 2016-17 class of the Institute for Diversity in Leadership.

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Virtual dental homes offer way to get care to the underserved

Telehealth-connected dental teams can offer a safe and effective alternative for bringing dental care to vulnerable and underserved people.

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Distinguished Service Award awardee ‘known and revered’

The ADA Board of Trustees will bestow upon Dr. Dawson the ADA Distinguished Service Award for his lifelong undying devotion to advancing the art and science of dentistry. 

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Just the Facts — September 5, 2016

Dental care in a retail setting

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Tobacco-related research abstract submissions due

Dental professionals who have research to share related to tobacco control are invited to submit their abstracts by Sept. 30 to organizers for the National Conference on Tobacco or Health.

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ADA reveals 2016 Golden Apple Award recipients

The ADA announced Aug. 31 the recipients of the 28th annual Golden Apple Awards, which honor leaders, members and staff who have contributed to the success of dental society activities.

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ADA comments on Wall Street Journal article

"Poor children shouldn't be stopped from seeing a dentist by a restructured system that redirects them to providers with less training than dentists." This was one of the ADA's key messages in its response to the Wall Street Journal's Aug. 19 article, "You Don't Have to be a Dentist to Fill A Cavity," which proposed dental therapists as the solution to access to care issues

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ADA webinar, Understanding Section 1557, available on ADA.org

A recording of the ADA webinar, Understanding Section 1557, is accessible at Success.ada.org/Section1557Webinar.

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FDA to start requiring boxed warnings on opioids, benzodiazepine

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Aug. 31 that it plans to require boxed warnings for prescription opioid analgesics, opioid-containing cough products and benzodiazepines.

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Louisiana dentists rebuild after storm

Dentists are among the thousands here salvaging what they can from their homes, and in some cases, dental practices — and also pitching in to help others affected — after days of torrential rainfall slammed southern Louisiana in August.

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PA dentist watches his patients compete in Olympics

The enthusiasm and pride so many experienced when watching the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro felt personal for Dr. Rick Knowlton.

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ADA Foundation Caries Symposium explores prevention of childhood epidemic

The program brought together people who are involved in childhood caries studies, outreach programs and public health and policy in order to address the issue of childhood caries.

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New CDT 2017 on sale

The ADA released CDT 2017: Dental Procedure Codes on Aug. 30, a revised edition that features 11 new codes, five revised codes and one deleted code.

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Colgate sponsoring two free courses at ADA 2016

In partnership with the ADA, Colgate-Palmolive Company and Colgate Oral Pharmaceuticals have created two free continuing education courses at ADA 2016 – America's Dental Meeting, both on Oct. 21.

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ADA names members who earned Certificate for International Volunteer Service

Dr. Jack Levine, a New Haven, Connecticut-based dentist, had had a busy year.

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Many Medicaid-enrolled children with preventable dental conditions getting surgical treatment

Many children have preventable dental conditions that are not treated until they need surgical care in hospital operating rooms or ambulatory surgery centers.

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Talk with patients more effectively using ADA health literacy webpage

Do your patients know what you mean when you talk about dental prophylaxis?

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CDC announces $3 million in awards to strengthen chronic disease, oral health program collaborations

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has awarded $3 million in funding to six state health departments in an effort to strengthen collaborations.

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Register now for Aug. 30 webinar, Understanding Section 1557

The ADA will host a free webinar Aug. 30 for members and dental society staff with questions about compliance with Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act.

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Whiston Award winners demonstrate leadership in dentistry, community

The ADA Foundation in August named two Missourians as the recipients of the 2016 Dr. David Whiston Leadership Awards.

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ADA joins surgeon general campaign to raise opioid abuse awareness

In support of U.S. Surgeon Gen. Vivek H. Murthy's national Turn the Tide campaign, the Association is asking dentists everywhere to take an online pledge to help curb the widespread abuse of opioid pain medications.

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Improve skills with CAD/CAM technology at ADA 2016

Dental professionals who want to improve their skills with computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing technology can do so at a workshop the ADA Science Institute is hosting at ADA 2016 – America's Dental Meeting.

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University of Louisville dental school receives $2M grant to provide dental care for HIV/AIDS patients

The University of Louisville School of Dentistry announced it received federal funding to continue providing comprehensive oral health care to underserved Kentuckians.

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Office for Civil Rights expands investigations of breaches

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights announced Aug. 18 that it has begun an initiative to investigate the root causes of reported breaches affecting fewer than 500 individuals.

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American College of Prosthodontists, ACP Education Foundation name new executive director

The American College of Prosthodontists announced Aug. 16 it named Linda Caradine-Poinsett, M.J., M.B.A., Ph.D., as its new executive director, effective Sept. 12. She will also serve as executive director of the ACP Education Foundation.

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Correctional health care meeting offers CE

Dentists who work in public health or want to learn more about what it’s like to work in a correctional facility can earn up to 32 continuing education credits.

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Board of Trustees proposes 2017 ADA budget

Focus the message; fill the pipeline; simplify. These three strategic priorities are driving the 2017 ADA budget proposal, which the Board of Trustees at its July 31-Aug. 2 meeting voted to transmit to the House of Delegates.

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Just the Facts — August 22, 2016

Dental care in a retail setting

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Moving forward

To help move change forward, the ADA's 2015-16 Licensure Task Force is focused on "policy to action" by encouraging more state dental boards to accept results of all five agencies' clinical exams as well as to enhance use of the curriculum integrated format by all clinical testing agencies until such time as nonpatient-based licensure examinations are established.

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New Dentist Conference CE covers debt, future, leadership and more

From learning how to manage student loan debt and maintaining a comfortable work-life balance to staying up-to-date on the future of health care and becoming leaders, the New Dentist Conference continuing education lineup is like choosing your own adventure.

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Shifting focus on patients: New licensure exam seeks to address ethical dilemmas

Every year, hundreds of patients enter the halls of dental schools throughout the country volunteering to receive treatment as part of a clinical licensing exam for graduating dental students. Some of these patients have waited weeks and months to have dental care provided during the clinical exam process.

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Snapshots of American Dentistry — August 22, 2016

Overall condition of mouth and teeth

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ADA, CODA seeks public, consumer member nominations

The ADA, through the Council on Dental Education and Licensure, is seeking nominations for individuals to serve as public/consumer representatives on the Commission on Dental Accreditation's Board of Commissioners.

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ADA Success readies dental students for life after school

In an effort to help dental students prepare for life as a dentist and boost student engagement with the ADA, the New Dentist Committee and Office of Student Affairs is launching an enhanced series of ADA Success programs for the 2016-17 academic year.

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ADA Foundation offers emergency disaster relief

Dentists suffering a disaster as a result of severe storms and flooding in Louisiana can seek immediate aid from the ADA Foundation’s Emergency Disaster Grant Program.

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Maj. Gen. Butz, former assistant surgeon general for Air Force dental services, dies

Retired Maj. Gen. Donald J. Butz, former assistant surgeon general for dental services for the U.S. Air Force, died Aug. 4.

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Maj. Gen. Bhaskar, former chief, Army Dental Corps, dies at 93

Retired Maj. Gen. Surindar (Sindi) Bhaskar, the 17th chief of the Army Dental Corps, died Aug. 4 at the age of 93.

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ADA Foundation Cares Symposium commences today

The ADA Foundation Caries Symposium began today with experts who are involved in childhood caries studies, outreach programs and public health and policy in order to address the issue of childhood caries, especially in underserved populations in the United States.

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Office for Civil Rights will not delay Sec. 1557 final rule

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights said Aug. 15 that it will not delay enforcement of the final rule issued under Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act.

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Got a minute? ADA 2016 attendees can participate in '60-second' service project

Altruistic ADA 2016 – America's Dental Meeting attendees short on time have a chance to participate in a "60-second service project" that the Alliance of the American Dental Association is spearheading.

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Mississippi hospital agrees to $2.75 million settlement

The University of Mississippi Medical Center has agreed to pay $2.75 million to settle multiple alleged Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act violations.

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Dental community mourns after plane crash kills 4 dentists, their spouses

The Mississippi dental community is mourning the loss of four dentists and their spouses in an Aug. 14 plane crash.

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EBD conference goer aims to help her students and their future patients

Champions conference precedes ADA 2016

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Gain knowledge, confidence in international volunteering at ADA 2016

Dental professionals interested in learning about volunteering overseas have two opportunities awaiting them at ADA 2016 – America's Dental Meeting in October.

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Women dentists the focal point of much of ADA 2016

ADA 2016 – America’s Dental Meeting will inspire and feature education that promotes the health and well-being of female patients and clinicians.

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ADA looks out for dentists in work with fire protection standards

Widely recognized as the authoritative source for information regarding dental practice and dental standards, the ADA regularly has its members’ backs in often-unseen ways.

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Army, Navy, Air Force dental commands band together during war training exercise

Dentists in combat zones often have duties that go way beyond fixing teeth.

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Regional Delta Dental office amends dentists’ contracts to address Medicare

Delta Dental of Michigan, Ohio and Indiana amended contracts effective Jan. 1, 2017, mandating dentists to take action regarding the Medicare Part D enrollment requirement and complete training in order to participate in Delta's network.

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See Dental Practice Success experts at ADA 2016

Dental Practice Success is a quarterly publication that brings together well-known dental practice management counselors who serve up the best advice on a wide range of topics, and dental professionals get the chance to see some of the authors in person at ADA 2016 – America's Dental Meeting in October.

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Water fluoridation highlighted in CDC report for reducing tooth decay

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report water fluoridation as one approach that achieves lasting impact on health outcomes.

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Association of Retiring Dentists to meet in October

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Henry Schein Cares Medal applications due Oct. 5

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Tennessee communities consider water fluoridation

Water utility commissioners in Soddy Daisy, Tennessee, voted 6-1 in July to cease water fluoridation to its 7,500 customers.

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ADA Foundation awards Harris Grants to battle childhood caries

The ADA Foundation awarded 25 organizations Harris Grants in July, a total of $119,930.62.

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S.C. referral program helps guide patients to dental homes

Renew Our Community is a nonprofit here that for years had been helping provide housing, meals, transportation and clean clothes to the underserved when its leadership in 2014 discovered another necessity thousands in the county had been going without: dental care.

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ADA offers tips on preparing for possible HIPAA audit

The ADA Center for Professional Success has tips to help dental practices who may be faced with an audit from the federal government to determine whether they are complying with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Privacy, Security and Breach Notification Rules.

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ADA officer candidate campaign statements

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Just the Facts - August 8

Average age at retirement

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Association responds to news story challenging benefits of dental floss use

The ADA on Aug. 2 released a statement regarding the benefits of using interdental cleaners after a recent news story questioned the benefits of dental floss.

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ADA dentists attend RNC and DNC

Dozens of ADA dentists attended the Republican National Convention in Cleveland and the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia.

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Conference focuses on small group practices

Find out why more dentists are joining or starting small group practices at a conference preceding ADA 2016.

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BPA in dental sealants safe

New PPR research shows a child’s exposure from BPA mostly from food, drinks

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ADA urges members to contact members of Congress regarding final rule on Sec. 1557

The Organized Dentistry Coalition has asked the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office for Civil Rights for an extension of the implementation deadlines for the recently released final rule on Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act.

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Alliance for a Cavity-Free Future, Colgate launch grant program

The Canada-United States chapter of the Alliance for a Cavity-Free Future announced a new grant program in August to help fund interprofessional projects that positively impact the oral health of pregnant women and children under 6.

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Cadavers, live patients, dental sleep medicine on tap at ADA 2016

A track focused on dental sleep medicine plus hands-on cadaver workshops and live patient courses are among the continuing education highlights at ADA 2016 – America's Dental Meeting in October.

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ADA 2016 concurrent meeting teaches CBCT, 3-D success

Do you want to learn how to succeed in your practice with cone beam computed tomography? If so, come to the Mile High City one day early for a special full-day continuing education program "How to Succeed in Your Practice with CBCT" on Wednesday, Oct. 19, prior to ADA 2016 – America's Dental Meeting.

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ADA Business Resources endorses AHI Travel

ADA Business Resources announced July 15 it endorsed AHI International Corporation as the tour and travel provider for ADA members.

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After fiery start, Illinois MOM event helps hundreds

Five days before the dental volunteers for the Mission of Mercy event here were scheduled to see their first patient, the truck carrying all the necessary equipment caught on fire.

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Oregon university pays $2.7 million to settle possible HIPAA violations

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Program addresses how research informs clinical practice

Dental professionals are invited to an International Association of Dental Research/American Association of Dental Research Chicago Section event on July 27 that will address how research informs clinical practice and policies.

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New bill enables veterans to purchase low premium dental coverage

The Senate July 13 passed a new bill that allows veterans to purchase low premium dental coverage from private insurers.

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CAPIR looks at ways dental students can pay off loans

Dental students are graduating with unprecedented amounts of student loan debt. Based on American Dental Education Association data, the average dental school graduate in 2014 carried $247,227 in student loan debt, up from $221,000 in 2013.

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Dr. Summerhays visits Rosebud Reservation

Her presidency has taken her all over the world, but her visit to the Rosebud Reservation is one that will stand out long after Dr. Carol Gomez Summerhays exits her ADA office.

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Evidence shows kids strongly benefit from sealants

ADA updates sealants guidelines

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Dental students invited to register for loan repayment program webinar

Dental students seeking financial assistance after graduation are invited join a National Health Service Corps webinar on its Students to Service (S2S) Loan Repayment Program, to be held 2-3 p.m. EST, July 28.

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ADA, others thank Congress for efforts in curbing opioid addiction

The ADA, the American Osteopathic Association and 81 other health groups commended the House and Senate for passing legislation to help reduce prescription opioid abuse.

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Webinar to discuss signs of opioid abuse

Learn about opioid abuse, how to recognize it and how to safely provide pain management for dental patients in an upcoming webinar.

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Tennessee Dental Association announces new executive director

The Tennessee Dental Association hired Mike Dvorak as its new executive director earlier this year and his first day on the job was July 1.

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Phase two HIPAA audits under way

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights has sent emails to selected covered entities that will be included in phase two of its Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act audit program.

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ADA seeks extension for ACA mandate

The Association has asked the Office of Civil Rights for an extension of the implementation deadlines for the recently released final rule issued under Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act

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Protect your office from ransomware

Ransomware, a rapidly growing form of cyber attack, is a type of malicious software that encrypts a user's data and holds it for ransom. It can affect any computer device. Most ransomware infects systems through "spam, phishing messages, websites and email attachments," according to the Office of Civil Rights.

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Organized dentistry brings oral health awareness to health workers in Navajo Nation

The Community Health Representatives in the Navajo Nation here have long been revered for improving residents' general health by helping them navigate the complicated health care delivery system, providing home visits, serving as interpreters, offering health screenings and more.

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Oral health programs on track to receive federal funding in 2017

The House Appropriations Committee approved the Labor, Health and Human Services and Education bill July 13, allocating important funding for many of the Association's key advocacy issues affecting oral health.

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Proposed rule would provide tax relief for ACA pediatric dental plans

The ADA is applauding the July 8 proposed rule from the Internal Revenue Service that would expand tax credits for families purchasing pediatric dental plans under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

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Science related to fluoride, dentists' exposure to bacteria presented at IADR

New scientific research related to the risk of exposure to Legionella pneumophila for dental practitioners; the role of diet in caries prevention; and the effectiveness of silver diamine fluoride in arresting root caries were among the topics explored at the 94th General Session & Exhibition of the International Association of Dental Research.

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June votes validate fluoridation in three U.S. communities

Fluoridation will continue or be reinstated in three U.S. communities after leadership in each municipality voted in favor of the public health measure.

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Just the Facts - July 11

Difficulty biting and chewing

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Opioid prescriptions by dentists examined in July JADA

Dentists in all states except Missouri can query their state's prescription drug monitoring program to inform their opioid prescribing decisions and potentially guard against the risk for unintentional overdoses or patient drug diversions, authors of the July JADA cover story say.

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Snapshots of American Dentistry - July 11

Average hours per year in the dental office

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Symposium takes aim at oral health disparities

More than 60 dental, medical, nursing, dental hygiene and community health professionals gathered here June 11 to address an ongoing oral health dilemma.

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Entries for Dental Office Design Competition due Aug. 26

When it comes to designing their own practices, Drs. Brett McRay, Heather Robbins and Robert O’Donnell share a connection.

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ADA resources offered

To help dental offices comply with Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act, the ADA has prepared resources for member dentists.

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2017 ADA Humanitarian Award nominations due Sept. 15

The ADA is seeking nominations for the annual ADA Humanitarian Award. Nomination materials must be submitted on or before Sept. 15.

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With FDI approaching, registration price will increase after Aug. 28

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ADA Foundation honors 30 allied dental students

The ADA Foundation announced in June the 30 winners of the 2016 Allied Dental Student Scholarships.

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Webinar on PPO contracts set for July 26

For dentists, their team members and state dental society staff with questions about signing contracts with preferred provider organizations, the ADA is inviting them to register for the July 26 webinar, “Signing the Contract: Understanding PPOs.”

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ADA extends honorary membership to trio

The ADA will award three individuals with honorary memberships in 2016. The ADA Board of Trustees nominated the trio for their outstanding contributions to the art and science of dentistry, and approved the designations at its June meeting.

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Connecticut pediatric fee schedule reduction postponed until Sept. 1

The Connecticut Department of Social Services announced June 30 that it is reconsidering reducing pediatric dental Medicaid reimbursement rates based on feedback from dentists and other oral health constituents.

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ADA first dental organization to collaborate with health literacy resource

The ADA in July became the first dental organization to collaborate with Choosing Wisely, an initiative of the American Board of Internal Medicine Foundation and Consumer Reports that aims to help patients make educated choices about health care.

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ADA president urges members to join fight against opioids abuse

ADA President Carol Gomez Summerhays July 6 urged ADA member dentists everywhere to take steps to help prevent the widespread abuse of opioid pain medications, according to a Dear Colleague letter published in ADA News.

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A MESSAGE FROM THE ADA PRESIDENT

We have all heard the stories of celebrities who have died from overdosing on prescription painkillers. The stories are tragic, and they are not limited to the rich and famous. In 2014, over 47,000 people died from drug overdoses, and 40 percent of those (18,893 deaths) involved opioid analgesics, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This doesn't count the nearly 2 million Americans the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration said reported abusing or being dependent on prescription pain relievers.

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Updated ACA mandate takes effect July 18

The federal Office for Civil Rights has issued a final rule prohibiting health care entities that receive federal financial assistance from discriminating based on age, race, color, nationality, disability or gender.

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ADA Foundation helps TeamSmile care for underserved children

The ADA Foundation has approved a grant proposal to provide funding for up to 10 TeamSmile programs, offering additional support to the sports-based, Kansas City charitable organization that provides free dental care to children who would not otherwise have the opportunity.

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University at Buffalo mobile program to expand dental access in rural New York

A mobile dental program received $371,000 — a 50 percent increase in state funding, enabling it to expand to three counties and double access to care for underserved children in rural areas, the University at Buffalo announced in June.

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ADA News, JADA, Dental Practice Success, Chairside Instructor App win EXCEL awards

The ADA News, the Journal of the American Dental Association, Dental Practice Success and Product Development and Sales each earned EXCEL Awards from Association Media & Publishing, a trade group for association publishing.

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JADA website, app unavailable Saturday and Sunday

The Journal of the American Dental Association will upgrade its website, JADA.ada.org, from Saturday, July 2, 3 a.m. to Sunday, July 3, 8 a.m. Eastern time.

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ADA dispute against Delta Dental policy escalates

The ADA took its dispute with Delta Dental a step further in June when the Association's executive director and president sent the third-party payer's CEO a letter expressing their "serious concerns and extreme disappointment" over its disallow policy.

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Dental office managers to convene in Florida

The American Association of Dental Office Management will hold its 12th annual session Sept. 15-18 at the Boca Raton Resort & Club.

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Philadelphia pediatrician highlights childhood caries as 'silent epidemic'

A Philadelphia pediatrician said he wants dental professionals to know that many pediatricians are becoming more aware of the need to ensure that all children have a dental home — and that families are educated about caring for their child's primary teeth.

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Technical report on dental forensic analysis available for review

Forensic odontologists and other dental professionals responsible for or interested in identification of unknown individuals by comparative dental analysis using antemortem and postmortem data can comment on a draft technical report that the ADA Standards Committee on Dental Informatics approved for circulation and review earlier this year.

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Emergency disaster relief available from ADA Foundation

Dentists suffering a disaster as a result of flooding in West Virginia can seek immediate aid to cover personal expenses from the ADA Foundation.

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Fluoridation spotlighted in vote, video and resources

When about 25 people gathered in June at the annual town meeting here, one question on the town warrant was whether to continue community water fluoridation in this town of about 2,200. After the vote, 23 wanted to keep fluoridation and only two wanted it gone, according to the Maine Dental Association.

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Dental groups to amass in Denver for ADA 2016

The world of dentistry will come together at ADA 2016 – America's Dental Meeting as more than 150 dental groups will host some 300 events during the annual meeting, including alumni get-togethers, affiliate group conferences, district meetings and special events.

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ADA Foundation opens registration for childhood caries symposium

The ADA Foundation will host a symposium Aug. 17-19 on childhood caries at the New York University College of Dentistry.

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ADA Foundation seeking 'GKAS spokeskids'

The ADA Foundation is asking dental professionals involved in past Give Kids A Smile programs to help locate children who have been helped by the program and who are willing to be profiled in upcoming GKAS communications.

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Infographic: Hispanic millennial moms open up about their children's oral care

As part of Oral Health Month, Colgate released an infographic about Hispanic millennial moms and their family's oral care based on a wide-ranging, multicultural survey it conducted this year.

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Brief on precision medicine and health literacy available

Dental professionals with an interest in genomics and precision medicine can download at no cost a brief summarizing a March workshop that the Roundtable on Health Literacy of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine convened.

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University of the Pacific names new dental school dean

The University of the Pacific announced June 15 it named Dr. Nader Nadershahi as dean of the Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry.

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Water professionals recognize value of fluoridation

Calling water fluoridation "one of the most efficient, effective and economical public health measures ever undertaken," the American Water Works Association in June at its annual conference honored the City of Grand Rapids Water System.

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Navigate third-party payer issues better with new webpage

A new webpage on ADA.org dedicated to third-party payer advocacy is a one-stop-shop for members looking for resources on plan participation, legislative matters and how the Association can help members navigate various dental benefit issues.

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South Carolina dental school names interim dean

The Medical University of South Carolina College of Dental Medicine, announced this month that Dr. Patricia L. Blanton will serve as interim dean beginning July 1, following the retirement of Dr. John Sanders.

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