'Father of implant dentistry' dies at age of 90

Dr. Leonard I. Linkow, once signed to a contract by the New York Giants to play for their minor league team, went on to become what many considered the "Father of Implant Dentistry."

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Former ADA president Burton Press dies

Dr. Burton Press, former ADA president and speaker of the house, died Jan. 28. He was 88 years old.

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FDA says inconsistent amounts of toxic substance found in teething tablets

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said it found “inconsistent amounts of belladonna, a toxic substance, in certain homeopathic teething tablets” and urged consumers not to use them.

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JADA commentary addresses antibiotic use for dental patients with joint implants

Only in very few situations are prophylactic antibiotics recommended to prevent joint infection for patients with prosthetic joint implants prior to dental procedures, according to commentary published in the February 2017 issue of The Journal of the American Dental Association.

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ADA member’s generous tip goes viral

ADA member Dr. Jason White learned how it feels to be a viral sensation last week when news broke that he left a $450 tip for a waitress he met during his trip to Washington for the inauguration.

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CMS updates Open Payments data

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has updated the Open Payments system to reflect changes since the data was last published on June 30, 2016. The updated dataset is now available for viewing at https://openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

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ADA Institute for Diversity in Leadership seeks applicants for 2017-18 program

The American Dental Association Institute for Diversity in Leadership is accepting applications through March 31 for its 2017-18 class.

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Dentists have new training tool for dental assistants

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Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week is Jan. 30-Feb. 3

Washington — The Federal Trade Commission will host this year’s Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week, Jan. 30 – Feb. 3, with webinars and other social media events designed to help people share information about tax identity theft.

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CMS attestation worksheets due Feb. 28

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Two specialists sought for recognition committee

The Council on Dental Education and Licensure is seeking two dental specialists to serve on its Committee on Recognition of Specialties and Interest Areas in General Dentistry.

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On Feb. 23, use your dollars to help donate care to those who need it

Dental professionals in the market for office supplies and equipment can help raise money to benefit people in need of dental care by making their purchases on Feb. 23.

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Newly revised book leads dentists to create dream practice

When constructing or renovating brick-and-mortar practices, it can be easy to listen to consultants and design groups on what steps to take.

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February JADA looks at assessment and treatment for deep carious lesions

Clinicians’ approaches for managing carious tissues during cavity preparations vary considerably, according to an article in The Journal of the American Dental Association.

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Funding opportunity available for fluoridation equipment

State dental organizations, oral health coalitions and other groups associated with public community water systems can apply for funding.

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President Trump freezes all new and pending regulations

Washington — The White House issued a memorandum to federal agencies Jan. 20 ordering them to freeze all new or pending regulations so that the Trump administration has the opportunity to review.

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Association offers reduced rate on license to show movies, other programs in dental office

Under an agreement with the Motion Picture Licensing Corporation, the ADA can offer member dentists a reduced-rate Umbrella License to legally show movies and other audiovisual programs in their waiting and exam rooms.

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Comments sought on sleep-related breathing disorders

The ADA Council on Dental Practice is soliciting comments from dentists on a proposed policy on dentistry's role in sleep-related breathing disorders.

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Connecticut hospital fined in discrimination case resolution

The federal government investigated a Connecticut hospital to determine whether it violated laws that prohibit discrimination after a complaint was filed on behalf of a deaf patient, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

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DQA approves first measures for adults

The Dental Quality Alliance approved in December its first set of measures for the adult population, which will be used to evaluate dental plans and program performance.

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February public health observances put children's dental health in the spotlight

Dental professionals, especially those who interact with children, can take note of two public health observances for February: National Children's Dental Health Month and School-Based Health Care Awareness Month.

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Just the Facts — January 23, 2017

Among general practitioner dentists, 32 percent of solo practitioners reported they were not busy enough and could have treated more patients, compared to 19 percent of nonowner employee dentists.

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Snapshots of American Dentistry — January 23, 2017

Average wait time has decreased since the early 2000s.

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Former ADA President Frank Shuler dies

Dr. Frank Shuler, former ADA president and president of the Wisconsin Dental Association, died Jan. 15. He was 90.

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CDC develops mobile app for dentists

Dental professionals can monitor infection prevention practices in their offices with a mobile app that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released in January.

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ADA asks Congress to include McCarran-Ferguson

The Association is requesting that Congress include provisions of H.R. 372 — a bill that would amend the McCarran-Ferguson Act of 1945 — in future legislation affecting the Affordable Care Act.

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FDA offers tips for opioids prescribers

The Food and Drug Administration has a new consumer page with questions for patients to ask doctors before taking opioid painkillers.

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FDA issues shortage notice for nitrous oxide

There is a shortage of nitrous oxide cylinder gas, The Food and Drug Administration said Jan. 19, but it is anticipated to return to normal levels in 30 days.

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Experienced dentists making a difference in Michigan

Jackson, Mich. — Golfing. Traveling. Reading.
This is all you’re supposed to do once you retire, right?

Dr. Ed Mathein wasn’t having it.
For 42 years, Dr. Mathein operated a thriving general practice in Jackson before selling it to his longtime partner in 2006. But it wasn’t too long before he was bored. He considered traveling overseas to volunteer, but he also knew there was need closer to home.
That’s where the Center for Family Health Dental Clinic in Jackson, Michigan, came into the picture.


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Texas dentist stays active as locum tenens

As a locum tenens for the Dallas County Dental Society, Dr. Jan Rollow, 71, stays busy.

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ADA supports Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act

The ADA on Jan. 10 offered its support of Congress' efforts to strengthen the Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980.

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ADA urges Senate to “promptly confirm” Price

Washington — The Association is urging Congress to confirm the nomination of Tom Price, M.D., for secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

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ADA weighs in on ACA repeal

As the new Congress considers replacement legislation for the Affordable Care Act, the Association on Jan. 13 shared its priorities with the new administration.

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ADA, DRB loan refinancing offer extends to residents, graduate students

In an effort to help ease the burden of student debt on dental residents and graduate students, the ADA announced this month a new program through its exclusive endorsement of Darien Rowayton Bank.

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Apply for a first-of-its-kind evidence-based dentistry workshop

For the first time, the ADA Center for Evidence-Based Dentistry is offering a single workshop that caters to people in either position.

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Applications for Allied Dental Student Scholarships due March 10

Dental hygiene, dental assisting and dental laboratory technology students needing help to pay part of their professional educational expenses can apply for the ADA Foundation's Allied Dental Student Scholarship program.

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Stay up to date on CDT 2017 codes

CDT 2017 codes went into effect Jan. 1 and the annually revised edition features 11 new codes, five revised codes and one deleted code.

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WHO report: Tobacco taxes can save lives

Taxes and price increases on tobacco could save millions of lives worldwide.

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Share your GKAS photos with us

Give Kids A Smile program coordinators are encouraged to have their cameras ready to capture the festivities of their events.

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Toll-free number available to connect children and volunteers to GKAS

The ADA Foundation is debuting a new toll-free number for its Give Kids A Smile program that will help caregivers as well as volunteers determine whether there is a GKAS event in their community.

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Can you sing? Play a musical instrument?

Medical Musical Group, a chorale and symphony orchestra, is looking for talented health care professionals, students and family members who can sing or play musical instruments.

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Dentists regain top spot in best jobs list of 2017

For the third year in a row, dental professionals topped the U.S. News & World Report's annual list ranking the best jobs of the year.

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FDA warns on repeated, lengthy use of general anesthesia drugs

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Implant dentistry trailblazer and educator dies

Internationally recognized leader in implant dentistry, standout educator and researcher Dr. Carl E. Misch, who founded an implant institute that today has three locations and thousands of graduates around the world, died Jan. 4 at age 69.

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DentaQuest honors dentists for removing barriers to dental care

DentaQuest in December named seven health leaders 2016 Health Equity Heroes, including ADA members Drs. Barry Hopper and Ian Lerner.

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FDA: No shortage of nitrous oxide for medical use

The Food and Drug Administration said Jan. 5 that there is no shortage of nitrous oxide for medical use at this time.

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Registration open for dental informatics meeting

Dental professionals interested in getting involved in the development of dental standards are invited to the ADA Standards Committee on Dental Informatics meeting Feb. 26-28 in Chicago.

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Webinar Jan. 27 to cover write-offs when coordinating benefits

Dentists can learn about coordinating benefits, write-offs and how to handle patients with multiple dental plans in an upcoming webinar.

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Dr. Usa Bunnag is ADA's 2017 Humanitarian Award recipient

In recognition of her years of service, which includes her continuing commitment to Thailand and her community in Maryland, Dr. Bunnag has been named the 2017 ADA Humanitarian Award recipient. She will be honored in Atlanta at ADA 2017 – America's Dental Meeting in October.

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ADA adopts multitiered policy on opioids

In October, the ADA House of Delegates passed Resolution 64H-2016, an ADA Statement on the Use of Opioids in the Treatment of Dental Pain, which includes recommendations for dentists.

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Just the Facts — January 9, 2017

In 2015, 40 percent of dental care expenditures were financed out of pocket. This is compared to 11 percent of overall health expenditures financed out of pocket.

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HHS to continue enforcing Section 1557

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights said Jan. 3 that it will continue to enforce the final rule promulgated under Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act consistent with a federal court's preliminary injunction of the provision that prohibits discrimination based on gender identity or termination of pregnancy.

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Comments sought on digital oral health assessment report

Dental professionals are invited to review and comment on a recently developed technical report that addresses digital risk assessment resources.

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January JADA looks at changes in facial profile resulting from orthodontic treatment

No significant difference exists between the changes in patients' facial profiles as a result of orthodontic treatment with and without extraction of four premolars in terms of esthetic outcomes, according to a systematic review published in the January issue of The Journal of the American Dental Association.

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