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?

from ADA News RSS http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2016-archive/september/wellness-studio-offers

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.

from ADA News RSS http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2016-archive/september/ada-pledges-support-for-partnership-for-drug-free-kids-campaign

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.

from ADA News RSS http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2016-archive/september/november-conference

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.

from ADA News RSS http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2016-archive/september/ada-foundation-seeking

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.

from ADA News RSS http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2016-archive/september/tumbling-teeth

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.

from ADA News RSS http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2016-archive/september/ada-credentialing-service-launches-nationally

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

from ADA News RSS http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2016-archive/september/learn-to-send-secure-email

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.

from ADA News RSS http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2016-archive/september/texas-dentist-opens-victorian

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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