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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