ADA House opens in nation's capital

The ADA celebrated the grand opening of the ADA House at 137 C Street in the District's Capitol Hill neighborhood in June.

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Student Ethics Video Contest spurs creativity

The ADA Council on Ethics, Bylaws and Judicial Affairs is accepting entries for the 2017 Student Ethics Video Contest.

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House Subcommittee on Health passes Action for Dental Health bill

The House's Energy and Commerce's Subcommittee on Health June 29 unanimously passed the Action for Dental Health Act of 2017.

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Delta Dental targeted by two states' dentists

Dentists in Washington and Massachusetts delivered petitions to their respective Delta Dental organizations alleging interference with the dentist/patient relationship.

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ADA publications honored with eight EXCEL awards

The ADA News, 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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DQA to address oral health needs of children, pregnant women

The Dental Quality Alliance's latest project is to improve the access to and quality of care for pregnant women, children and their families.

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Women in dentistry an expanding focus of ADA 2017

The rising prevalence of women in the dental profession is not lost on the ADA Committee on Annual Meetings, which has scheduled a number of leading female speakers at ADA 2017 – America's Dental Meeting.

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Dental Office Design Competition deadline Aug. 21

The young patients at Small to Tall Pediatric Dentistry in Olympia, Washington, are treated to a treehouse in the waiting room. It is one of the unique design elements of the practice, and because of those characteristics owners Drs. Benjamin Ruder and Scott Rowley were one of the winners of the 2016 Dental Office Design Competition sponsored by the ADA, ADA Business Resources and Wells Fargo Practice Finance.

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New Dentist Conference offers customized CE — and Zen

This October's New Dentist Conference has a wealth of continuing education courses tailor-made for new dentists, with topics including everything from restorations to Zen.

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Dentist to participate in Ironman World Championship

A Colorado dentist will Oct. 14 participate in what some call the globe's most difficult sporting event: the World Ironman Championship.

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$100K grant will expand treatment for poor in Indiana

For almost six years, many underserved residents of Indianapolis' poverty-stricken east side have relied on the Indiana University Student Outreach Clinic for dental care.

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July JADA addresses dental exams for children with autism

Desensitization protocols, such as repeated visits, could help many children with autism spectrum disorder receive needed dental care, suggests a study featured on the cover the July issue of The Journal of the American Dental Association.

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Court: Business violated Americans with Disabilities Act with inaccessible website

For what is believed to be the first time, a court has ruled that failure to make a website accessible to people with disabilities violated the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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ADA offers input during HHS meeting with Sec. Tom Price

The ADA was one of several health organizations with a seat at the table during a June 22 stakeholder meeting with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

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Appellate court upholds ruling that Texas code violated First Amendment

The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed June 19 an opinion by a federal district court in Texas, saying certain dental advertising restrictions enforced by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners violated dentists' First Amendment rights to engage in commercial speech.

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Dentists can help fight against tickborne diseases

Tickborne diseases are on the rise and prevention should be on everyone's minds during the summer, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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New FTC resource assists dentists in COPPA compliance

The Federal Trade Commission has a new online resource available to assist businesses that operate websites and online services in complying with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act.

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Trio to receive honorary memberships at ADA 2017

Two state dental association officials and a trailblazer for the FDI World Dental Federation will receive honorary memberships in the ADA by the Board of Trustees at ADA 2017 – America's Dental Meeting.

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Office for Civil Rights unveils resources to help response to cyberattack

A new checklist from the federal government offers resources to dentists in the event of a cyberattack.

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Health professionals' years-long education efforts pay off in Pennsylvania

A drive to initiate community water fluoridation in this town of about 13,000 that started more than four years ago by a vocal group of local health professionals and oral health advocates came to fruition in June.

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'Glamorous' teeth whitening product earns ADA Seal

The ADA Council on Scientific Affairs in May accepted Crest 3D White Whitestrips Glamorous White based on the finding that the product is safe and has shown efficacy in whitening natural teeth when used according to the manufacturer's instructions.

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ADA Business Resources endorses provider of dental emergency medical kits

ADA Business Resources in June announced HealthFirst as its exclusive endorsed provider of dental emergency medical kits for ADA members.

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JADA+ Clinical Scan: A new mouthwash with low concentrations of chlorhexidine seems to reduce intraoral halitosis and volatile sulfur compounds in patients after 12 hours of use

Intraoral halitosis (IOH) responds to treatment with mouthwashes containing chlorhexidine, cetyl pyridinium, and zinc.

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JADA+ Clinical Scan: Probiotics as adjuvant to scaling and root planing seem to improve periodontal parameters after 3 months of treatment

The high prevalence and adverse consequences of chronic periodontitis make it a condition that dentists need to address every day.

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JADA+ Clinical Scan: Submucosal dexamethasone reduces pain, swelling, and trismus after impacted third-molar extraction

The main clinical concerns of patients undergoing third-molar extraction are postoperative pain, swelling, and trismus. Oral health care professionals performing extractions look for strategies to decrease these complications.

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National ad campaign seeks to help prospective patients find ADA members

In an effort to reach about 19.6 million prospective patients and connect them with ADA member dentists, the Association is set to launch a national digital advertising campaign July 10.

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Patient finds Cincinnati dentist through ADA search tool

It only took Dr. Ruchi Khetarpal about two minutes to complete her Find-a-Dentist online profile. And it only took about two weeks for a new patient to find her.

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'It takes longer to fix a cup of coffee'

The first thing that went through Dr. Jim Burchett's mind when he saw the balloons and oversize check for $10,000 was that it was a big joke set up by a friend.

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Just the Facts — June 19, 2017

DSO affilication by gender

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Toothbrushes distributed in honor of World Oral Health Day

In honor of World Oral Health Day on March 20, the ADA and ADA Foundation donated 9,600 Arm & Hammer Tooth Tunes toothbrushes to 28 U.S.-based volunteer organizations who provide oral health care services in 73 countries worldwide.

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Want access to practice resources?

Log on to JADA.ADA.org/JADAplus, where The Journal of the American Dental Association gives members access to the latest clinical research, continuing education opportunities and practice management tips under the JADA+ Content tab.

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Survey: Fewer students report using tobacco products

The number of high school and middle school students using tobacco products dropped from 4.7 million in 2015 to 3.9 million in 2016, according to the 2016 National Youth Tobacco Survey.

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ADA, others urge appropriators to support oral health

The ADA, American Dental Education Association, American Association for Dental Research and American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry are asking Congress to support programs "vital to dentistry and oral health" as legislators review funding for fiscal year 2018.

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ADA-endorsed student loan program rebrands to Laurel Road

Darien Rowayton Bank — the student loan refinancing program endorsed by the ADA — announced June 15 that its online lending division inclusive of its student loan refinancing program is now officially called Laurel Road.

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ADA supports a centralized credentialing system for IHS

The ADA strongly supports a centralized system to credential licensed health care professionals interested in providing services at Indian Health Services facilities, Dr. Joseph P. Crowley, ADA president elect, told the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs during his June 13 testimony.

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Serving older adults in the dental chair focus of collaboration

The Gerontological Society of America — an interdisciplinary organization of more than 5,500 professionals working in aging research, education and practice — launched last year its first oral health initiative titled Oral Health: An Essential Element of Healthy Aging.

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Dentists' role in cancer prevention in spotlight at ADA 2017 symposium

How do dental professionals fit in with oncologists, head and neck surgeons and other health professionals when it comes to helping prevent, recognize and manage oropharyngeal cancer? Experts associated with the ADA, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will help answer that question — and share the latest science and statistics related to the disease — at a symposium preceding ADA 2017 – America's Dental Meeting.

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Goal for dentist: Run marathon in all 50 states

Dr. Panagakos, 53, has run a total of 140 races of different distances, 42 of which have been marathons, ever since he began running races in 2009 and subsequently running his first marathon in 2011. And he has set another goal for himself.

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Track your coordinates to fun dental team-building at ADA 2017

A new team-building continued education course at ADA 2017 – America's Dental Meeting offers dentists and members of their teams to bond during an experiential learning opportunity.

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EPA reinstates final rule on amalgam separators

The Environmental Protection Agency June 9 issued a final rule governing the management of dental amalgam discharges into sewer systems.

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ADA, others ask Senate to prioritize oral health

The ADA and 44 health organizations are urging U.S. Senate members to protect access to oral health coverage for all Americans as the legislators examine ways to reform the nation's health care delivery and financing systems.

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Henry Schein donates products to youth athletic, education event

The PLAY (Promoting a Lifetime of Activity for Youth) campaign is put on by the Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers Society in conjunction with the Henry Schein Cares Foundation and the Taylor Hooton Foundation. Children learn about the importance of staying active, making healthy choices and routinely visiting their doctor and dentist.

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Public health advocates spout off on fluoridation in 3 communities this spring

Around the country, dentists and oral health advocates are helping educate their communities about the safety and benefits of community water fluoridation as voters and local leadership make decisions about the public health issue.

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Leaders in CDHC education meet as program soars

Leaders involved in Community Dental Health Coordinator programs at higher education institutions around the country gathered at ADA Headquarters May 31-June 1 to discuss best practices and also the efficacy and benefits of the CDHC position in dental clinics and offices.

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University of Maryland School of Dentistry hosts facial protection event

The University of Maryland School of Dentistry brought athletes, dentists and dental students together April 28 to talk to area middle school students about protecting their mouths when playing sports.

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3 ADA members named 'heroes'

DentaQuest in May named five health leaders 2017 Health Equity Heroes, including ADA members Drs. Gary Schwarz, Richard Simpson and Johnny Johnson.

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HPI shares new state-level approach to measuring access to dental care

The ADA Health Policy Institute has developed a new approach to measuring geographic access to dental care at the state level.

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In a family of dentists, country artist Lauren Duski finds her voice

Dr. Edward Duski still remembers about three years ago when his daughter, Lauren, had a choice: follow in her parents' footsteps and start applying for dental school or move to Nashville and pursue a career in music.

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New e-book helps dentists comply with Sec. 1557 final rule

Dentists with practices that receive certain federal financial assistance might understandably remain confused about Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act.

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Continuing education at ADA 2017 includes cadavers

America's Dental Meeting will play host to six cadaver workshops in Atlanta in October.

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Florida students learn about their smiles

Children at Sabel Elementary School in Jacksonville Florida, May 18 hide their faces with Give Kids A Smile bags during an educational program focused on oral hygiene.

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Resource helps dentists manage the regulatory environment

A new user-friendly resource launched by the ADA Council on Dental Practice is designed to make it easier for dentists to become more knowledgeable about key federal regulations and help keep their practices in regulatory compliance.

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Dr. Roberts to graduates: Look for that 'little piece of gold'

When ADA President Gary L. Roberts was a dental student, he occasionally found himself in the bushes looking for a small piece of gold.

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Just the Facts — June 5, 2017

Revenue from student tuition and fees

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Snapshots of American Dentistry — June 5, 2017

Dental service organization affiliation by specialty

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Dr. Roberts to dental school graduates: Look for that ‘little piece of gold’

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Apply for ADA Foundation awards by June 30

June 30 is the deadline to apply for three ADA Foundation awards

The ADA Foundation Dr. David Whiston Leadership Program annually provides two $5,000 awards — the Dr. David Whiston Leadership Award and Henry Schein Cares Dr. David Whiston Leadership Award — to individuals who have demonstrated leadership skills in efforts aimed at improving the oral health of the public. The award funds are designed to cover the costs associated with attending a leadership development program offered by the American Management Association.


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Dental faculty loan repayment applications due July 17

Washington — The Health Resources and Services Administration, Bureau of Health Workforce, Division of Medicine and Dentistry, is accepting applications for the 2017 Dental Faculty Loan Repayment Program through July 17.

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Study: Elements found in primary teeth correlate with autism spectrum disorder

Primary teeth from children with autism spectrum disorders contain less of the essential nutrients zinc and manganese.

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Oral Health Month seeks to raise dental health in Hispanic communities

Share photos, video for campaign to benefit GKAS

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