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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CDC hosts June 22 opioids webinar; CE available

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is launching a webinar series that addresses the agency's new recommendations for prescribing opioid medications.

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Industry Watch: "Best of Class" Technology Award gets new sponsor

Cellerant Consulting Group will sponsor the "Best of Class" Technology Award this year, transitioning from the Pride Institute.

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Industry Watch: Henry Schein executive given lifetime leadership award

The New York State Dental Foundation announced June 4 that Steven W. Kess, vice president of global professional relations and president of the Henry Schein Cares Foundation, received the Lifetime Leadership Award.

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Industry Watch: Ivoclar Vivadent donates over 1,000 meals to New York food bank

For the second consecutive year, Ivoclar Vivadent collaborated with the Food Bank of Western NY in Buffalo for the Food Drive Challenge 2016.

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Industry Watch: Patterson commended for women in corporate leadership roles

Patterson Companies announced April 18 that it was placed on the Honor Roll for the 2015 Minnesota Census of Women in Corporate Leadership.

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July JADA takes a look at opioids, dentists

To what extent should providers and patients examine their reliance on Vicodin to manage postoperative pain?

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Just the Facts - June 20

Tooth loss with age

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Leadership, communication among skills dentist learned in dental practice management program

After being in practice for 30 years, Dr. Fred Oppel will be the first to tell you his leadership and business skills could use some refreshing.

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Snapshots of American Dentistry - June 20

Enrollees and graduates of advanced dental education programs

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Stericycle contracts: Read the fine print

A 250 percent increase in price over seven years would probably prompt any business owner to do some investigating.

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ADA thanks Rep. Noem for bill to expand tribal health care

A new bill seeking to expand provider access to individuals living on Indian Reservations has the support of the ADA.

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Indian Health Services receives $186 million for 2017

The House Appropriations Committee approved legislation June 15 that includes $186 million for the Indian Health Service's Division of Oral Health for fiscal year 2017.

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Dentists: Be wary of phishing scams

The State Bar of Michigan emailed its members June 9, warning lawyers of a new phishing attack targeting bar associations around the country.

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OCR issues warning on third-party apps

The U.S. Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights has issued a warning on the risks of using third-party application software by entities covered by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.

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Advocacy and third party issues webinar

Learn what the ADA is doing to help dentists navigate dental benefit plans in an upcoming webinar.

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Sulfate-free toothpaste earns ADA Seal of Acceptance

The ADA Council on Scientific Affairs has awarded the ADA Seal of Acceptance to CloSYS Sulfate-Free Toothpaste.

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World’s first dental school graduates its first black summa cum laude recipient

Known as the first dental school in the world, the University of Maryland School of Dentistry, made more history.

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HVO recruiting dentists for Haiti project

Health Volunteers Overseas is seeking volunteers to help Haiti's only dental school – the Faculté d'Odontologie in Port-au-Prince - by supporting the school's mission to graduate dentists who are able to work independently to serve the Haitian population.

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All Michigan kids get dental coverage after legislature's budget move

More children in Michigan will receive dental coverage after the legislature in June approved an expansion of the state's Healthy Kids Dental Program.

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University dental team uses their artistic sides to help kids get dental care

Some creative dental students and faculty at the University of Louisville are giving pediatric patients in their community a hand — in more ways than one.

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ADA notches key wins in federal funding for 2017

The Senate Appropriations Committee approved bipartisan legislation June 9 that would provide increased funding to many of the Association's key advocacy issues affecting oral and overall health.

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Nominations due Aug. 1 for EBD faculty and practice awards

Nominations are due Aug. 1 for three awards that honor dental school faculty and practitioners who have made significant contributions to implement and advance evidence-based dentistry.

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Rep. Marchant voices support, urges lawmakers to pass H.R. 4062

U.S. Rep. Kenny Marchant, R-Texas, continues to urge lawmakers to pass H.R. 4062, which calls for removing the mandate that Part D prescribing health care providers be enrolled in Medicare in order for pharmacists to be reimbursed.

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ADA, Wonderbox create comprehensive credentialing website

In collaboration with Wonderbox Technologies, the ADA announced June 8, the creation of a new, centralized dental credentialing database, which was developed in an effort to help simplify the credentialing process and reduce administrative burdens for dentists.

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ADA develops new dental standards on teeth whitening, other topics

A new resource is available for dental professionals who whiten patients' teeth.

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Senate votes to keep dental research in 2017 Defense Act

The Senate has approved an amendment to the 2017 National Defense Authorization Act that protects and keeps medical and dental research in the Department of Defense.

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Groundbreaking HPI report details state of oral health in U.S.

Low-income adults are 10 times more likely to rate the overall condition of their mouths as "poor," and a third of American adults consider their oral health "fair or poor," according to a new report from the ADA Health Policy Institute.

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ADA sponsoring contest to entice registrants for ADA 2016

Do you want to register for ADA 2016 – America’s Dental Meeting but haven’t done so yet?

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Register for webinar on peer review

The ADA Council on Dental Benefit Programs is offering a 1.5 hour webinar "Peer Review 101: A Review of the Fundamentals, Structure & Best Practices" on June 28 at 1 p.m. Central time.

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Emeritus scientist develops novel dosimeter through enamel research

Dr. Larry Chow has been granted five patents and has written 11 articles for scientific publications in the last three years.

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Just the Facts - June 6

Revenue from tuition and fees

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Members can access technical reports at no cost

Internet security, digital imaging and electronic health records are all subjects of ADA technical reports, and are available for download at no cost to members.

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Snapshots of American Dentistry - June 6

Large dental office employees

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ADA, others ask Senate to fund military dental research

The ADA, along with 129 other health care professional groups, is asking the Senate to strike language from the 2017 National Defense Authorization Act.

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June JADA explores oral contraceptive use and tobacco use in relation to alveolar osteitis

Smoking tobacco and using oral contraceptives are high-ranking risk factors for the occurrence of alveolar osteitis.

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Having dental insurance doesn’t mean it’s used

More than one third of adults with private dental benefits didn’t file a dental claim in 2013, according to the ADA Health Policy Institute.

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California Dental Association wins award for membership gains

About 160 state and local dental society volunteers and staff members dedicated to growing membership attended the annual conference.

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JAMA article: Cannabis use associated with periodontal disease

People who use cannabis for up to 20 years may be more likely to have periodontal disease, according to research published in June in the Journal of the American Medical Association Psychiatry.

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