The Forsyth Institute gets new CEO

An oral biologist takes the helm of The Forsyth Institute, a renowned dental and craniofacial research center, on Sept. 1.

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Living the Impossible Dream

Dr. Jim Lonborg coyly stepped into the media room at Fenway Park Aug. 16, his 6-foot-5- inch stature betraying the subtlety in which he moved.

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Help ADA Foundation provide emergency disaster relief

The disaster that is unfolding in Texas and Louisiana as a result of Hurricane Harvey has likely affected hundreds of dentists, and the ADA Foundation is asking ADA members to consider making a contribution to the ADA Foundation Emergency Disaster Grant Program.

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Practice ownership declining among dentists

Private practice ownership for dentists is steadily declining among all age groups, according to data published in the September issue of The Journal of the American Dental Association.

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Become a research maven at ADA evidence-based dentistry workshop

Could systematic reviews do more to help inform clinical decisions? The ADA Center for Evidence-Based Dentistry hopes so, and wants to empower researchers and clinicians to make that happen.

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Upcoming webinar to help dentists navigate regulatory environment

The regulatory environment is full of ever-changing regulations that can make it difficult for dentists to ensure they're up-to-date on, and in compliance with, the many regulations that need to be followed in the practice.

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Student researchers invited to apply for ADA Foundation award

The ADA Foundation is accepting applications for a new award that aims to help a student's research career that advances the oral health of the public.

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ADA to Delta Dental: Stop objectionable practices in EOBs

Various Delta Dental plans have engaged in "highly objectionable practices" in their explanation of benefits statements that threaten the doctor-patient relationship, wrote ADA President Gary L. Roberts and ADA Executive Director Dr. Kathleen T. O'Loughlin in an Aug. 9 letter to the president/CEO of the Delta Dental Plans Association.

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FTC offers resources for victims, those willing to help in wake of Hurricane Harvey

The Federal Trade Commission has advice for victims of severe storms and flooding in Texas and Louisiana as result of Hurricane Harvey as well as for those looking to help the victims.

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Register now for 3 things not to miss at ADA 2017

Among numerous worthwhile activities to partake in at the ADA annual meeting, there are three notable opportunities that attendees can take advantage of once the calendar turns to Oct. 19.

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Learn more about CDT Code at annual meeting

The newest CDT Code version is effective Jan. 1, 2018, but that doesn't preclude dental team members from getting a head start on learning all about the code set's evolution at ADA 2017 – America's Dental Meeting in October — and how they can become involved.

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Advance registration deadline Sept. 22

The deadline for advance registration for all courses at ADA 2017 – America's Dental Meeting is Sept. 22 at 5 p.m. CDT.

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Dentist at forefront in reversing antifluoridation vote in Tennessee

Fluoridation fared well in this town of about 5,300 in August, where leaders voted to reverse a decision it had made in February to end water fluoridation.

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Cybersecurity starts with training dental teams

In 2015, Dr. Lloyd Wallin's dental office was victimized twice in one month by hackers using ransomware — a type of malicious software that threatens to publish the victim's data or block access to it unless a ransom is paid.

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Paper checks can continue but plan for an electronic future

The switch to electronic reimbursement by some third-party payers has prompted the ADA Practice Institute to study how easy dentists could make the change in their offices.

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Applications due Dec. 1 for University of Chicago dentistry-focused social science Ph.D. program

Dentists and dental students interested in becoming clinician-scholars and earning a Ph.D. from a social science program can apply through Dec. 1 to enroll at the University of Chicago.

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Reading and writing and dental care

There was pizza and popcorn, puzzles and games, movies, balloon hats and — the main event — dental care at a back-to-school event the Louisiana State University Health New Orleans After-Hours Pediatric Dental Clinic hosted Aug. 14.

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Article spotlights dental role in childhood obesity prevention

The dentist's role in childhood obesity prevention is examined in a publication the ADA helped develop that is available online.

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IHS looks at new ways of addressing oral health disparities

Despite making progress in early childhood caries with prevention and improved access, American Indian and Alaska Native children continue to "suffer disproportionately from dental disease" across all age groups, according to the Indian Health Service Division of Oral Health.

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Applicants sought for Alliance for Cavity-Free Future, Colgate grant program

The Canada-United States chapter of the Alliance for a Cavity-Free Future announced July 14 it is offering, for the second year, a grant program to help fund interprofessional projects that positively impact the oral health of pregnant women and children under 6.

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ID’ing human remains with dental records subject of technical report

Some dentists may know what it’s like to be approached by law enforcement seeking dental records to help identify victims of car accidents or other traumatic events.

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Refocusing, reenergizing efforts

ADA Headquarters was abuzz July 20-21 at the Give Kids A Smile Ambassador Alumni Conference, where 28 people who had attended a GKAS Leadership Development Institute joined representatives from the ADA Foundation and sponsoring organizations to share ideas and learn from each other.

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Just the Facts — August 21, 2017

Dental school costs

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Snapshots of American Dentistry — August 21, 2017

Enrollees and graduates of advanced dental education programs

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FTC halts Florida man who claimed he worked with agency

The Federal Trade Commission obtained a default judgment and permanent injunction announced Aug. 10 against a Florida man who allegedly claimed he was affiliated with the FTC and sold technical support services.

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Symposium eyes oral health, Medicare for older Americans

Dental benefits and Medicare were two topics featured during Oral Health America’s Medicare Symposium: Access for Older Adults – Advocating for Oral Health in Medicare.

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Deadline approaches for dental products standard award

The ADA is accepting applications until Nov. 1 for the 2017 John W. Stanford New Investigator Award, which highlights the crucial role dental products standards play in patient health and safety and in the efficacy of dental products.

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ADA approves of President Trump declaring opioids national emergency

Continuing the ADA's commitment to ending the opioid epidemic, Dr. Gary L. Roberts, ADA President, applauded President Donald Trump's statement identifying opioid abuse as a national emergency Aug. 10.

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Nitrous oxide shortage continues after 2016 explosion

The nitrous oxide shortage that was expected to end in March is ongoing, and it's unclear when production will return to normal.

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Helping dental students find success

Being the first dentist her family, Dr. Karin Irani said there was a lot of things she wished somebody in the profession had told her when she was dental student.

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Henry Schein Cares Medal rewards access to care initiatives

Henry Schein is accepting applications for the third annual Henry Schein Cares Medal program, which recognizes oral health organizations that demonstrate excellence in expanding access to care for the underserved.

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Plenty of action on pre-session day of ADA 2017

The official opening day of ADA 2017 – America's Dental Meeting is Oct. 19, but that doesn't mean dentists can't come a day earlier to get even more specialized continuing education credit.

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Webinar on dental benefit trends to be held Aug. 29

Two experts in the dental benefits industry will present a free ADA webinar to discuss current trends in the industry.

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FDA launches youth tobacco campaign

The Food and Drug Administration announced Aug. 8 it is launching a new public health education campaign warning kids about the dangers of e-cigarettes and other electronic nicotine delivery systems.

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Faster, easier access to ADA books, videos now available

A greatly improved experience awaits dental professionals who want ADA practice resources — and want them now.

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University of Illinois dental school receives $1M federal grant to care for children

The University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry announced Aug. 2 it received a five-year, $1 million grant to help provide dental students with education and training to care for children up to 5 years old.

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Revised I-9 form needed after Sept. 18

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services July 17 released a revised I-9 form used for employment eligibility verification.

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ADA member seeking bone marrow transplant starts treatment

An ADA member with a life-threatening disease that can likely be cured only with a stem cell transplant has started an alternate treatment in Seattle, his family said.

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ADA Laboratory in the spotlight

Spiro Megremis, Ph.D., director of research and standards for the ADA Science Institute, leads a tour July 28 of the ADA Laboratory for about a dozen students from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry and other members of the Chicago Section of the American Association for Dental Research.

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Innovative dental materials researchers sought for $20K fellowship

Researchers who are leaders and innovators when it comes to advancing dental materials science are sought for the ADA's 3M Innovative Research Fellowship.

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ADA recognizes Dr. Lawrence Tabak

ADA President Gary L. Roberts presents Dr. Lawrence Tabak, former director, National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, with a presidential citation.

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ADA officer candidate campaign statements

Candidates seeking national ADA-elected offices prepared platform statements and profiles for the ADA News.

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Just the Facts — August 7, 2017

Just the Facts — August 7, 2017

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Contribute to science from your office with national research nonprofit

Dental professionals don’t need to leave their offices to be involved in clinical studies that aim to advance the science of the profession.

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Managing change and growth

Impacts on patient care and staff

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Committee chair sought for instruments-related standards development

The ADA Standards Committee on Dental Products is seeking a dental professional who knows a lot about or is interested in standards development and dental instruments to chair a subcommittee focused on dental instruments.

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Dr. Kathryn Kell to assume FDI presidency

According to Dr. Kathyrn Kell, residents of her home state have marvelous qualities.

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ADA asks FDA to update OTC process

Washington — The ADA is asking the Food and Drug Administration to begin the public rulemaking process for updating several over-the-counter oral health drug products.

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Creating an inclusive culture highlights 2017 President-Elect's Conference

With a focus on creating an organization that can respond to an evolving profession, ADA President-elect Joseph P. Crowley welcomed about 80 volunteer leaders from state dental associations and related groups to ADA Headquarters July 23-25 for the 2017 President-Elect's Conference.

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'Walk in the shoes of some of the patients'

Some third year dental students at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill earlier this year faced evictions, unemployment and keeping their families fed with an unstable income.

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