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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