Opioids webinar covers prescribing strategies for managing pain

If you missed the February webinar, Improving Opioid Prescribing: The CDC Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain, and Considerations for Dentistry, an archived version is posted on the ADA Center for Professional Success website.

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Jacksonville hosts 16th Give Kids A Smile event at local college

Nearly 40 dentists donated $100,000 worth of free exams, X-rays, fluoride treatments, fillings and extractions during Jacksonville's 16th Give Kids A Smile event Feb. 3.

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New Legislative Action Center is live

Washington — There’s an easy way to take action on legislation that can affect dentistry.

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House passes Action for Dental Health bill

With a vote of 387-13 in favor, the House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed the Action for Dental Health Act of 2017 on Feb. 26.

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Electronic funds transfers may be wave of the future

This is the eighth 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 on patient care.

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Female dentists, speakers ready to take spotlight at ADA 2018

March is National Women's History Month, which makes it a good time to announce that October's ADA annual meeting will also include a special focus on women.

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In Mississippi, Dental Mission Week treats nearly 2,000 underserved residents

From elementary students to military veterans, nearly 2,000 Mississippi residents walked through the halls of the University of Mississippi School of Dentistry during its Dental Mission Week with one goal: receive much-needed free dental care.

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National Library of Medicine fellow visits ADA Library & Archives

Nicole Strayhorn, National Library of Medicine associate fellow, looks at artifacts — international gifts to the ADA in celebration of the Association's centennial year — displayed at the ADA Library & Archives during a Feb. 26 tour and visit.

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Eating disorders awareness week set for Feb. 26-March 4

National Eating Disorders Awareness Week is set for Feb. 26-March 4.

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For Washington dentist, Give Kids A Smile is pure fun

Dr. Werner was among almost 7,000 dentists participating this year in the ADA Foundation's Give Kids A Smile program, which encourages dentists to work together with their communities to provide free dental care to children in need.

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UCSF dental school names new dean

San Francisco — The University of California San Francisco announced Feb. 20 it named Dr. Michael Reddy as dean of its dental school. Dr. Reddy will assume his new position on June 1.

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March JADA looks at severity of periodontal disease in meth users

Understanding the severity and prevalence of periodontal disease in patients who use methamphetamines is crucial for dental professionals who may provide care to them, according to research published in the March issue of The Journal of the American Dental Association.

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Special issue of Dental Practice Success features award-winning dental office designs

Dental office design excellence takes center stage in a special issue of Dental Practice Success that features the winners of the 2017 Dental Office Design Competition.

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Dental groups request increased funding for CDC, HRSA, NIDCR

The ADA, American Dental Education Association, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and American Association for Dental Research are urging Congress to increase funding for a number of programs important to dentistry and oral health.

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TMD treatment focus of 2017 Stanford award-winning project

A dental student who researched a surgical treatment option for patients with end-stage temporomandibular disease has been named the 2017 honoree for the John W. Stanford New Investigator Award.

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Is your office compliant with OSHA? ADA can help

The ADA seeks to help practice owners answer these and other regulatory questions related to occupational safety.

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Just the Facts — February 19, 2018

Expenditures by source of financing

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Kids receive oral health care, flu shots, nutrition advice at University at Buffalo GKAS event

Flu shots, nutrition and more were integrated Feb. 3 into the University at Buffalo's Give Kids A Smile event.

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Snapshots of American Dentistry — February 19, 2018

Average hours in the dental office

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On Feb. 22, buy dental office supplies to help patients who need care

Dental professionals can help raise money to benefit people in need of dental care by purchasing office supplies and dental equipment from participating companies on Feb. 22.

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ADA highlights accomplishments in 2017

More than $1 million donated to dentists affected by natural disasters. Potential patients visiting the ADA Find-a-Dentist online search tool. And publishing an updated Oral Cancer Clinical Practice Guideline.

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ADA highlights accomplishments in 2017

More than $1 million donated to dentists affected by natural disasters. Potential patients visiting the ADA Find-a-Dentist online search tool. And publishing an updated Oral Cancer Clinical Practice Guideline.

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ADA outlines priorities for oral health to new HHS secretary

Washington — To improve the oral health of all Americans, the ADA is asking the U.S. Department Health and Human Services to prioritize three key issues in 2018: eliminating regulatory burdens, improving Medicare and Medicaid and continuing to raise professional awareness about opioids.

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Registration open for Alliance of the ADA conference

Fort Worth, Tex. — Alliance of the ADA members and those interesting in joining are invited to the AADA conference April 19-21.

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Aloha! Registration now open for ADA 2018 – America's Dental Meeting

Dust off those surfboards, because registration for the annual meeting on Oahu is open.


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ADA templates simplify employee handbooks, correspondence

When was the last time your office's employee handbook was updated?

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FTC files complaint against dental companies

The Federal Trade Commission on Feb. 12 filed a complaint against three dental supply companies, alleging the companies violated federal antitrust laws by conspiring to refuse to provide discounts to or otherwise serve buying groups representing dental practitioners.

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Load up on fluoride continuing education before annual meeting officially begins

ADA 2018 – America's Dental Meeting's pre-session includes a course involving silver diamine fluoride that kickstarts a series of continuing education courses that underscore the importance of fluoride.

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Snorkels optional: New Dentist Conference scheduled for ADA 2018 in Honolulu

Registration for the New Dentist Conference in Hawaii is now open. Take advantage of a special $99 ADA 2018 registration rate until Feb. 28. Rates increase March 1.

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ADA creates 'fun experience' to educate consumers about the Seal of Acceptance

The ADA has developed a resource to help educate consumers about the significance and usefulness of the ADA Seal of Acceptance.

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After Hurricane Harvey, dentists form lasting friendship

Three years after dental school, Dr. Hieu Truong Do was ready to own a dental practice. She had held an associate job working in different locations, but after she had her firstborn, she thought it was time.

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CDP Managing Marketing webinar to help dentists welcome and retain more patients

Marketing can be a daunting activity for dentists at all stages of practice.

To help dentists, the ADA Council on Dental Practice is sponsoring a one-hour webinar on March 29 called GPS Managing Marketing: Demystifying Marketing.


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ADA resources can help dentists fend off hackers, cyberattacks

The ADA Center for Professional Success has resources to help dentists fend off cyberattacks and hackers to possibly avoid what just happened to a suburban Indianapolis health network in January.

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How does tax reform affect dentists, their practices?

The recent tax reform bill passed by the government is the first major rewrite of the U.S. tax code in over 30 years and is packed with changes that could affect dentists' financial planning.

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ADA creates 'fun experience' to educate consumers about the Seal of Acceptance

The ADA has developed a resource to help educate consumers about the significance and usefulness of the ADA Seal of Acceptance.

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Congress extends CHIP for 10 years, earmarks $6 billion for opioids

Washington — The House and Senate on Feb. 9 passed another stopgap spending bill that includes a 10-year extension of the Children’s Health Insurance Program and allocates $6 billion for the opioid epidemic.

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Core buildup among procedures that prompt denial of claims

The existence of a CDT code does not necessarily mean that the procedure is covered or reimbursed by a dental benefits plan.

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Delaware celebrates GKAS

This was the 15th year that the Delaware State Dental Society has participated in GKAS. Dr. Kelly's office was one of three locations to host events.

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Closing health disparities in Oklahoma

This is the fifth 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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'Compassion for the living and reverence for the victims'

Two faculty members of the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine didn't wait long when Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico in late September.

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ADA persuades CDC to revise handpiece infection control recommendations

Responding to an urgent request from the ADA, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has revised its guidelines regarding infection control for newer types of handpieces, agreeing that dentists can follow manufacturers' recommendations for reprocessing handpieces that cannot be autoclaved.

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Promising dental informatics standard researchers sought for award

ADA members who have completed original standards-related research and who have a dental degree earned after 2013 or are pursuing an additional degree or specialty are encouraged to apply for the Robert H. Ahlstrom New Investigator Award.

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International College of Dentists USA elects new president

The International College of Dentists USA Section announced Feb. 2 it elected Dr. Joseph R. Kenneally as its 84th president during the ICD USA annual meting in Atlanta

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Retain your great new team members

Congratulations! You've selected your new hire and today is day one of what you hope will be a long, mutually rewarding relationship. What's your onboarding plan

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Snapshots of American Dentistry — February 5, 2018

Advanced general dentistry program enrollment

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Association, PBHS launch ADA TV for waiting rooms

Combining entertainment, oral health and marketing, the Association and PBHS, Inc. announced Feb. 5 the creation of ADA TV, a broadcasting system that allows patients in waiting rooms to watch informative videos while educating patients about oral health specific services the dental practice provides.

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Bitcoin goes to the dentist

Virtual currency may seem like a concept reserved for tech startups or Silicon Valley investors, but some dentists around the U.S. have started accepting it as payments from patients.

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Industry Watch: Dentsply Sirona selects new CEO

Dentsply Sirona announced Jan. 17 that Donald M. Casey is its new CEO effective Feb. 12. Mr. Casey will also join the company's board of directors.

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International volunteer workshop set for May 11

Network with colleagues, trade ideas and help to develop best practices for international volunteer projects May 11 at ADA Headquarters in Chicago.

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Just the Facts — February 5, 2018

Patients covered by public assistance

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Industry Watch: Kulzer announces new president of North America division

Kulzer announced Jan. 23 that it has named John Vitale as its president, North America. Mr. Vitale previously worked at such companies as Procter & Gamble, Keystone Dental and Nobel Biocare.

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New year, new practice tips from Dental Practice Success

The Winter 2018 issue of Dental Practice Success is live and filled with great tips and strategies for dentists of all ages and career stages.

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Midwestern University dental school in Illinois names new dean

Midwestern University announced Feb. 2 it named Dr. Harold J. Haering as dean of its College of Dental Medicine-Illinois.

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'Put action to that need'

The more than 200 kids who filled The Ohio State University College of Dentistry's operatories on Feb. 2 for the 2018 Give Kids A Smile national kickoff got cleanings, X-rays, restorations, sealants and other treatment they needed but may not otherwise get.

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Give Kids A Smile events launch Feb. 2

The ADA Foundation's premier philanthropic initiative, Give Kids A Smile, kicks off its 16th year Feb. 2 in the Buckeye State.

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NIDCR seeks comments on oral biodevices research initiative

In response to ideas received for its NIDCR 2030 campaign, the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research is seeking comments on a new research initiative, Accelerating the Development of Oral Biodevices by Advancing Technologies.

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