Dentist stresses prescriber education, shares personal story during Senate opioids hearing

As an oral surgeon and dental educator at the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry, Dr. A. Omar Abubaker was familiar with prescribing opioids to help patients manage their dental pain.

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Institute for Diversity in Leadership 2017-18 class announced

The ADA Board of Trustees announced in November the 2017-18 class of the Institute for Diversity in Leadership.

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Comments sought on CAD/CAM-related report

Dental professionals can review and comment on a proposed ADA-developed technical report that offers guidance on the cementation and bonding of computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing fabricated restorations.

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ADA: Ask your senators to reauthorize CHIP

The ADA is urging dentists reach out to their senators, asking them to reauthorize the Children's Health Insurance Program.

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ADA, AAPD comment on CMS proposed rule

The American Dental Association and American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry on Nov. 27 filed comments on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid's proposed changes to the benefits and payment parameters — including the definition of a "typical" employer plan and allowing states to limit their essential health benefits packages — that could adversely affect dental patients.

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New patient resources available for National Family Caregivers Month

A video from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs shows caregivers how they can help their loved ones reduce their risk of developing pneumonia while hospitalized by maintaining their oral health around the clock.

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December JADA looks at dental disease in patients with head and neck cancer

Most patients with head and neck cancer have some level of dental disease when they begin radiation therapy, which highlights the importance of having a dental evaluation before starting treatment, according to research published in the December issue of The Journal of the American Dental Association.

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Help the ADA Foundation on Giving Tuesday

Nov. 28 is Giving Tuesday, a movement created in 2012 to celebrate and encourage charitable giving, and the ADA Foundation is hoping the dental community will keep it in mind when giving to charitable organizations this year.

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FDA announces guidelines that could hasten review of regenerative medicine products, such as stem cells

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that it was issuing a new policy framework while also stepping up enforcement against products that raise safety concerns.

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FDA addresses IV fluids, saline bag shortage

Silver Spring, Md. — The Food and Drug Administration announced Nov. 17 that hospitals are reporting shortages of IV fluids, particularly small saline solution bags, stemming from destruction caused by Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico in September.

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Evidence lacking that gum disease treatment prevents heart disease

Researchers found insufficient evidence to determine whether periodontal therapy in patients with chronic periodontitis prevents occurrence or recurrence of cardiovascular disease in a systematic review published online in November in the Cochrane Review Database.

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HPI, Oral Health America: Americans over 50 want dental coverage in Medicare

The vast majority of Americans over 50 would like dental coverage included in Medicare, according to new research from Oral Health America and the ADA Health Policy Institute.

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University of the Pacific faculty, dental students provide care to Bay Area veterans

University of the Pacific’s Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry offered Nov. 4 free dental checkups for military veterans at dental clinics in San Francisco and Union City.

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New Jersey dentist builds legacy in helping uninsured

This is the third in a series featuring graduates of the ADA Institute for Diversity in Leadership and how these dental leaders continue to affect their communities.

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Whiston Award winners show leadership skills in dentistry

The ADA Foundation in October announced that three dentists have received the 2017 Dr. David Whiston Leadership Awards.

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Giving smiles

Dr. Bob Marchese was among eight veterans who provided free dental services during a Veteran Smile Day event.

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North Carolina Ph.D. candidate, dentist receives research award

The ADA Foundation announced that Dr. Kevin Byrd received the ADA Foundation Crest and Oral-B Promising Research Award for his research on oral soft tissue growth, patterning and regeneration.

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Association seeks treasurer candidates

Members interested in running for ADA treasurer can visit ADA.org to find the information necessary to file for candidacy.

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December webinar to help dentists collect what they produce

The ADA Council on Dental Practice is sponsoring a one-hour program, GPS Managing Finances Webinar: How to Collect What You Produce, on Dec. 7 to assist dentists in making sound business decisions when helping patients finance treatment.

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Just the Facts — November 20, 2017

Dental service organization affiliation

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Snapshots of American Dentistry — November 20, 2017

Cost as a barrier to dental care

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ADA applauds CMS decision to remove Part D requirement

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid on Nov. 16 announced proposed changes to Medicare drug plans, including rescinding the requirement that dentists enroll in or validly opt-out of Medicare in order for a Part D drug prescriptions to be covered.

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ADA praises Senate for newly-proposed S-corp tax rate

The Senate Finance Committee on Nov. 14 released an updated tax reform proposal that included changes to the S corporation tax rate that the ADA believes are favorable to the vast majority of S-corp dental practices.

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ADA asks CMS to remove Part D requirement

The ADA is asking the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid to re-examine the Medicare Part D enrollment requirement for dentists who do not submit claims for reimbursement to Medicare.

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ADA to offer BIG IDEA conference at American Academy of Dental Group Practice meeting in January

Dentists wanting to learn more about group practice, or expand or enhance an existing group practice, should consider attending BIG IDEA 2018: Discovering Group Practice.

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Dentists can play key role in helping patients quit smoking

Dr. Williams hopes to encourage other dentists to talk with their patients about tobacco cessation. He leads an online ADA continuing education course, Tobacco Policy, Pharmacotherapy, and Dentistry, that includes information about training opportunities for dental health professionals who want to learn more about tobacco cessation pharmacotherapy

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Donate, volunteer to help Special Olympics athletes protect their smiles

Dental professionals can support children with special needs who often have difficulty accessing dental care through a program spearheaded by America's ToothFairy: National Children's Oral Health Foundation and the Academy for Sports Dentistry.

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PPR takes deep dive look at silver diamine fluoride and fluoride varnish

Dentists who want to know more about using fluoride varnish or silver diamine fluoride as a way to treat or prevent caries can find clinical guidance and other insights in an issue of ADA Professional Product Review released in November.

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Leave your mark at the ADA House in Washington

Earlier this year, the ADA opened the doors to the ADA House in the heart of D.C.'s Capitol Hill district. Now the ADA is inviting members to make their own mark on the property by purchasing personalized bricks.

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Decoding Dental Benefits: The top 5 concerns of dentists

This is the second in a series featuring answers and solutions for dentists when it comes to the world of dental benefits and plans. The series is intended to help untangle many of the issues that can potentially befuddle dentists and their teams so that they can focus more of their time on patient care.

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ADA discourages DIY orthodontics through resolution

The ADA "strongly discourages" the practice of do-it-yourself orthodontics because of the potential for harm to patients, according to a new policy passed by the 2017 ADA House of Delegates.

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ADA Continues to lobby tax reform bill for dentists

As Congress endeavors to pass legislation to overhaul the U.S. tax code, the Association continues to advocate on Capitol Hill for tax issues affecting dentists.

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ADA resolution calls for peer to peer Medicaid audits

Dentists willing to serve patients who are eligible for Medicaid benefits should have fewer bureaucratic hurdles.

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Preview period for Physician Compare extended to Dec. 1

Maxillofacial and oral surgeons enrolled in Medicare are able to preview their 2016 performance data as it will appear on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' Physician Compare on profile pages in December.

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East Carolina University dean receives UNC's public service award

The University of North Carolina Board of Governors announced Nov. 3 it awarded Dr. Gregory Chadwick, dean of East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine, with this year's top faculty honor.

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ADA asks Congress to provide fair and equal treatment for dental practices in House tax bill

As Congress works to finalize tax reform legislation, the ADA is requesting the tax treatment of S Corporations in the current House bill be extended to all dental practices which are organized as pass-through entities or S Corporations.

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Office for Civil Rights issues opioids guidance for providers

The Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights has issued guidance for health care providers about what personal health information they are allowed to share with family members, friends and legal personal representatives if a patient is in crisis and incapacitated, such as during an opioid overdose.

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Research shows disparities in HPV-associated cancer survivorship

HPV vaccination and improved access to cancer screenings and treatment may reduce disparities by sex, race and age when it comes to surviving HPV-associated cancers, according to an article published in a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society.

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ADA outlines efforts to address opioid crisis

The ADA outlined its efforts to curb the widespread misuse and abuse of prescription opioid pain relievers in a letter sent Nov. 6 to Chicago, Cook County and DuPage County officials.

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Researchers will study cavity-prevention techniques with NIH grant

New York University College of Dentistry researchers will study cavity prevention and cost effectiveness in school-based dental programs in New Hampshire, according to an October news release from the university.

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ADA announces collaboration with tech, innovation hub

In an effort to help accelerate the development of new technologies that can improve oral health, the ADA announced Oct. 12 it is collaborating with MATTER, a Chicago-based health care technology incubator and industry hub.

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Baking soda toothpaste examined in November JADA supplement

Dental professionals with questions about the safety or efficacy of baking soda toothpastes can turn to a supplement to the November issue of The Journal of the American Dental Association for answers.

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Becoming a dentist

The path to becoming a dentist is not something that happens overnight. Each year, dental schools across the nation receive more than 79,000 applications for some 6,100 spots. At the University of Maryland School of Dentistry, roughly one student for every 20 applicants was admitted in 2016.

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Dental students are ADA members, too

There are more than 161,000 members of the American Dental Association, including some 24,000 student members.

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Harvest great ideas from Dental Practice Success

Looking for great tips to enhance your professional and personal life? Be sure to check out the Fall 2017 issue of Dental Practice Success, ADA's quarterly e-magazine featuring tips and advice from well-known practice management experts to help you enhance your practice, your leadership skills and your well-being.

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Honored for service

2017 ADA Humanitarian, Distinguished Service Award winners honored

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Just the Facts — November 6, 2017

Average patient visits per week

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Legendary quarterback Peyton Manning discusses parallels with dentistry

Dentists' jobs are not all that different from that of NFL quarterbacks. At least when it comes to the importance of teamwork and adapting to change, success in the dental field does have similarities to success on the football field, Peyton Manning told an enthusiastic crowd who welcomed him with a standing ovation Oct. 20 for the ADA Distinguished Speaker Series at ADA 2017 – America's Dental Meeting.

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Memories from 59 years of annual meetings

Perhaps nobody wandering the Exhibit Hall floor during ADA 2017 – America's Dental meeting could discuss the virtues and benefits of organized dentistry better than Dr. Ralph Merkel.

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New Dentist Conference speaker encourages 'Five Second Rule'

Wearing sparkly high tops and a lavalier microphone as she traversed the meeting room, Mel Robbins had the full attention of the audience during her keynote address Oct. 19 at the ADA New Dentist Conference.

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Oropharyngeal cancer in spotlight at symposium

More than 80 dentists, physicians and others gathered Oct. 18 for a first-of-its-kind event discussing how to prevent and manage oropharyngeal cancer.

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Snapshots of American Dentistry — November 6, 2017

Dentist busyness in private practice

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Toothpaste first to carry 7 attributes of ADA Seal

A Procter & Gamble toothpaste in October became the first ADA Seal of Acceptance product to carry seven attributes of the Seal applicable to toothpastes when it earned the designation of helping prevent or reduce enamel erosion.

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University of Washington names interim dental school dean

Seattle — The University of Washington announced Oct. 31 that Dr. James Johnson is serving interim dean of the School of Dentistry.
Dr. Johnson, who has chaired the school’s department of endodontics since 2003, takes over from Dr. Joel Berg, who has led the school since 2012.


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House of Delegates approves new commission to recognize dental specialties

Atlanta — In an effort to reduce potential or perceived bias and conflict of interest in the decision-making process for recognizing dental specialties, the ADA 2017 House of Delegates voted Oct. 23 to establish a new commission to oversee the process.

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Dentists can help spot early signs of eating disorders

When it comes to the early detection of eating disorders, dentists are in a unique position for spotting the early warning signs and referring patients to the proper behavioral health professionals.

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ADA supports removing Part D requirement

The ADA said Nov. 1 that it is "pleased" to support the Protecting Seniors Access to Proper Care Act of 2017, legislation that supports removing the mandate for dentists — and other providers who are low prescribers and do not participate in Medicare — requiring they be enrolled in or opted-out of Medicare Part B in order for their written prescriptions to be covered under Medicare Part D.

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