ADA takes lead in alerting members to CDT 2016 issue

A small percentage of flash drives included with the 2016 CDT manual were found to have malware, and the ADA took steps several weeks ago to notify all customers of the potential problem.

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Registration opens May 2 for Penn online course on introduction to dental medicine

The University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine is hosting an open online course to help health professionals in fields outside dental medicine and those contemplating a career in dentistry better understand the oral cavity and its role on a person's overall health.

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Amalgam separator rule delayed until December

The Environmental Protection Agency has told the ADA that it will delay releasing a final amalgam separator rule until December.


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Hazard communications updates due June 1

Employers have until June 1 to update their written hazard communication programs and any alternative workplace labeling as well as provide additional employee training for newly identified physical or health hazards.


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May JADA looks at why dental prescribing of antibiotics is increasing

Many practitioners can find opportunities to prescribe antibiotics less often and for shorter durations when they review their prescribing methods and ensure they are compliant with guidelines.

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ADA leaders discuss dental coverage as ancillary benefit

A new study from Anthem Insurance shows employers recognize the benefits of integrated health care.

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Recall issued for Sensorcaine

Fresenius Kabi has voluntarily recalled one lot of bupivacaine HCl (Sensorcaine-MPF) injection, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced April 26 through its MedWatch safety alert system.

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EPA pushes final ruling on amalgam separators to December

The Environmental Protection Agency has told the ADA that it will delay releasing a final amalgam separator rule until December. The agency previously announced it would release the rule in June.

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Oral health groups honor fluoridation leaders, communities

Recognizing the important health benefits and safety of community water fluoridation, the ADA, the Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention honored leaders, states and community water suppliers at the National Oral Health Conference April 17.

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ADA scientists' innovative research presented at AADR

Researchers with the ADA Science Institute and the ADA Foundation Dr. Anthony Volpe Research Center showcased abstracts and other work March 16-19 during the American Association for Dental Research/Canadian Association for Dental Research Annual Meeting and Exhibition.

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ADA praises Older Americans Reauthorization Act

President Obama signed into law the Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2016, which for the first time specifically references oral health.

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ADA: Exempt dentists from proposed Medicare Part A, B rule

The Association filed comments April 25 to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services urging regulators to exempt dentists from the proposed rule that would require health care providers who order, certify, refer or prescribe any Part A or Part B service to be enrolled in Medicare or opt out.

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Council holds hearing on proposed revisions on sedation, anesthesia guidelines

The ADA Council on Dental Education and Licensure and its Committee on Anesthesiology hosted an April 20 hearing for members at ADA Headquarters on proposed revisions to the sedation and anesthesia guidelines.

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ADA supports April 30 Drug Take Back Day

For the fifth year in a row, the Association has signed on to support the National Prescription Drug Take Back Initiative, a yearly campaign that asks consumers to turn over their unused prescriptions for safe disposal.

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Check your 2015 Open Payments data

Dentists have until May 15 to review and, if necessary, dispute reports from manufacturers and group purchasing organizations concerning 2015 payments and transfers of value before the information is posted publically June 30 on the Open Payments website.

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Dr. David Whiston awards celebrate young leaders

The ADA Foundation is now accepting nominations for two awards that recognize leadership potential in young dentists and dental students.

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Hospital reaches $2.2 million settlement for unauthorized filming of patients

A New York hospital agreed to pay $2.2 million for disclosing patients’ protected health information by allowing a television crew to film patients without their permission.

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Nova Southeasterns Pediatric Dentistry Club lauded for GKAS efforts

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Are you drinking fluoridated tap water yet? Colorado coalition wants to know

If chronic plastic bottled water drinkers learn about the health and safety of their tap water, will they drink it?

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CDA Cares donates $1.5 million in charitable dentistry

More than 1,400 volunteers donated their time and services at the California Dental Association Foundation’s volunteer dental clinic, CDA Cares.

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First dental school in New York in 50 years to open this fall

Touro College and University System announced April 19 it is set to open a new dental school — the first in the state in 50 years.

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Texas dentist honored to serve

Long before he joined the United States Army and became a dentist, Maj. Philip Estes was service minded.

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Florida city brings fluoridation back

This municipality will reinstate community water fluoridation following a unanimous city council vote.

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FDA expands "Real Cost" campaign

The Food and Drug Administration announced April 19 that it is expanding "The Real Cost" smokeless tobacco campaign to include messages on nicotine addiction, gum disease, tooth loss and cancer.

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ADA Foundation’s semi-annual grants spread smiles

In November, the ADA Foundation awarded 11 organizations across the country grants of up to $10,000, for a total of $108,376.

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Detecting dental history

Archivist investigates while going digital

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Dentists helping dentists

Peer review a member benefit that helps preserve doctor/patient relationship

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HIPAA audit cheat sheet available

An online cheat sheet is available on what the federal government will look for and require during its HIPAA compliance audits.

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For Afghan-American dentist, Veterans' Smile Day is personal

Dr. Danishwar is giving thanks by volunteering in the past two Veterans Smile Day events, held annually around Veterans Day, to provide free to low-cost dental services to former military servicemen and women.

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It was a very busy 2015

The ADA, together with state and local associations, had a busy 2015

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Just the Facts - April 18

Cost of dental school

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Navigate Medicare through three free online courses

A three-part web series aims to help dentists and other health care providers navigate the Medicare program.

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Snapshots of American Dentistry - April 18

Out-of-pocket expenditure

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Health Policy Institute looks at large group dental practices

The ADA Health Policy Institute released a research brief April 15 that finds large group dental practices account for a slightly higher share of the total number of dental practice employees, up from 0.5 percent in 1992 to 3.9 percent in 2012.

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Application deadline is May 13 for the GKAS Institute

Are you looking to take your local Give Kids A Smile event to the next level, as well as to become a resource for other GKAS organizers as they work to elevate their own programs?

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Health Equity focus of National Minority Health Month

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Minority Health has designated April as National Minority Health Month.

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ND dentist named board chair of American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) announced in March that Dr. John Hamilton, of Williston, N.D., is its new board chair.

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Nonprofit recruiting dental volunteers for St. Lucia mission

The ADA Foundation is helping to get the word out about Great Shape.

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Winners of ADA 2016 ‘#whyiattend’ contest announced

The Association on April 12 revealed the three winners of its contest tied to ADA 2016 – America’s Dental Meeting.

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ADA urges lawmakers to reexamine McCarran-Ferguson

The ADA submitted written testimony April 12 to the Senate Judiciary subcommittee urging committee members to reexamine the antitrust exemption.

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Dental plans offering enhanced benefits to bolster oral and overall health

More third-party payers are designing benefit plans that connect a person’s oral health to the rest of his or her body.

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ADA asks Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to exempt dentists from proposed rule

The ADA filed comments April 11 in response to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's proposed rule to expand federal regulations regarding the confidentiality of patient records associated with substance abuse.

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NASHP Medicaid webinar set for April 29

The National Academy for State Health Policy, an independent academy of state health policymakers, will host a webinar April 29 featuring policymakers from three states that administer Medicaid benefits through managed care contracts that include both medical and dental services.

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'She's like Wonder Woman'

After Harvard, ADA Institute for Diversity in Leadership graduate seeks to expand work in public health, mentorship

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Water fluoridation set to return in Israel

Fluoridation is expected to resume in the coming months throughout Israel after a parliamentary committee approved the Minister of Health's action, according to Dr. Shlomo Zusman, director of dental health at the Israeli Ministry of Health.

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ADA, ASDA want Congress to support dental student borrowers

In an effort to improve the borrowing rate on dental student loans, the Association has joined forces with the American Student Dental Association and endorsed H.R. 4223, the Protecting Our Students by Terminating Graduate Rates that Add to Debt Act.

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Group highlights dental role in reporting abuse

What do you do if a child's parent in your office smells strongly of alcohol? Or if you suspect the young girl brought to your office for veneers could be a victim of trafficking?

from ADA News RSS http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2016-archive/april/group-highlights-dental-role-in-reporting-abuse

Dentists asked to review Straumann implant cases to help identify deceased woman

A coroner's office in Ohio is hoping dentists can help identify a deceased woman through her dental implants manufactured by Straumann Dental.

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Swiss researcher, author of more than 500 scientific articles, honored at banquet

Dr. Niklaus Lang, 2015 honoree of the Norton M. Ross Award for Excellence in Clinical Research, receives a plaque at a banquet in Los Angeles on March 16

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'Because I saw my dentist'

The Georgia Dental Association launched this month a campaign to help educate residents about the importance of good oral health and to motivate them to see their dentist regularly for better overall health.

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FDI World Dental Congress early registration ends May 31

Early registration discounts for the 104th FDI World Dental Congress in Poznań, Poland, are available through May 31.

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Florida Academy of Pediatric Dentistry reaches Medicaid settlement

The Florida Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics announced April 5 that they've reached a settlement with Florida's Medicaid program to improve children's access to dental and medical.

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Schweitzer Fellow project highlights veterans' dental care needs

Inspired by the interaction with a patient who had served in the Vietnam War, Nisha Garg, a dental student at the University of Illinois at Chicago, began working to help address the oral health care barriers facing veterans today.

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ADA Foundation sends scores of scholarships to students

To Andrew Richter, winning a Predoctoral Dental Student Scholarship from the ADA Foundation is more than just a monetary award. Mr. Richter is one of more than 50 dental students being honored by the Foundation with scholarships.

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Course aims to make Medicaid easier

The Association wants to make navigating Medicaid easier for providers, which is why the ADA is hosting several Medicaid boot camps in 2016.

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Research institute agrees to $3.9 million HIPAA settlement

A biomedical research institute has agreed to pay a $3.9 million settlement to the federal government after an investigation determined that a stolen laptop contained the electronic protected health information of approximately 13,000 patients and research participants.

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ADA Business Resources-endorsed DDS Safe helps dentists secure patient data

The DDS Safe team provides a three-layer protection system that backs up all patient data online, to a workstation and on an in-office drive — ensuring patient records are not lost after disasters such as floods and fires, according to ADA Business Resources.

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Free content from the Journal of Prosthodontics until April 30

To mark National Prosthodontics Awareness week, April 3-9, the Journal of Prosthodontics is offering access to select peer-reviewed research at no cost through 2016. Access is available now.

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Just the Facts - April 4

By 2015, the percentage of female dentists working in dentistry was 29 percent, up from 20 percent in 2005.

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Snapshots of American Dentistry - April 4

Dentists working in dentistry

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NHL team dentist champions mouthguards

Dr. Thomas Long, a lifelong ice hockey player, didn't rise to the ranks of the National Hockey League as an athlete, but he still contributes to professional hockey players' success because he's a dentist.

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