Giving veterans healthier smiles

This is the sixth 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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Past ADA trustee Dr. James N. Clark dies at 85

Dr. James Nagel Clark, a former 10th District ADA trustee from 1988-92, died April 6. He was 85.

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CDHP introduces multigenerational policy initiative

The Children's Dental Health Project announced April 25 a policy initiative focused on addressing oral health needs for the whole family.

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ADA asks Congress for $44 million in funding for CDC, HRSA programs

The ADA on April 26 testified before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education to request oral health funding for fiscal year 2019.

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May JADA: Researchers seek long-term solutions to access after studying Mission of Mercy events

Incorporating systematic data collection into Mission of Mercy events could help build lasting solutions such as developing emergency department referral programs that find patients a dental home, according to research in the May issue of The Journal of the American Dental Association.

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Alliance of the ADA gathers for conference in Texas

The Alliance of the American Dental Association welcomed dentists, dental students and spouses to Fort Worth, Texas, April 19-21 for its annual conference.

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Nominations sought for evidence-based dentistry awards

The ADA and the American Association for Dental Research are in search of dental educators and clinicians who have made significant contributions to implement and advance evidence-based dentistry.

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ADA asks Senate to update FDA drug monograph

The ADA on April 23 offered "enthusiastic support" for S. 2315, the Over-the-Counter Drug Safety, Innovation, and Reform Act — legislation that would modernize the Food and Drug Administration's system for regulating OTC drugs.

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ADA prioritizes 7 sections of Opioid Crisis Response Act

In continuing efforts to keep prescription opioid pain medications from becoming a source of harm in communities, the ADA is supporting several proposals highlighted in the Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018.

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Champions of fluoridation recognized

An internationally recognized expert on fluorides, oral biology, cariology and periodontology and a longtime member of the ADA National Fluoridation Advisory Committee was recognized in April for his achievements at the 2018 National Oral Health Conference.

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CDC: Minorities still most at risk for caries

Fewer young people in the U.S. reportedly have dental caries, but minority children continue to have higher rates when compared to their peers, according to a data brief the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released in April.

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Streamline payments with ADA resources on electronic funds transfers

Looking for ways to make practice administration more efficient? Receiving claim payments via electronic fund transfers, or EFT, instead of by paper check is one answer.

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Dentists flood Capitol Hill

In a conference room that used to be President Harry S. Truman's office on Capitol Hill, seven dentists and two dental students from Missouri filled a meeting table. Sitting in what's now the office of Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., the dentists and students were among more than 1,100 to participate in ADA Dentist and Student Lobby Day in April, which culminated in hundreds of meetings on Capitol Hill between dentists and legislators.

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ADA book offers guidance for treating opioid users and safe prescribing

The ADA Practical Guide to Substance Use Disorders and Safe Prescribing helps dental practitioners identify and treat patients with drug addiction, prevent drug diversion and properly manage and prescribe controlled substances.

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Panel focuses on health equity, investing in children's health

At the National Minority Quality Forum's annual health summit here April 17, Dr. Winifred Booker was part of a panel on health equity addressing "Our Kids, Our Future: Raising Healthy Children and Adolescents."

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Pitt dental school names new dean

The University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine named Dr. Bernard J. Costello as its new dean beginning April 1.

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Senate Committee advances bill to reform tribal health care

The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs on April 11 advanced legislation that calls for reforming the Indian Health Care Improvement Act.

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Learn how to hire best dental team in upcoming webinar

A June 20 webinar is targeted to help dentists hire the best dental team members for their practice.

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Agencies announce April 25 forum on opioids, minority health

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Office of Minority Health and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration's Office of Behavioral Health Equity will host "Forum on Opioids: Strategies and Solutions for Minority Communities" from 10 a.m. to noon ET April 25 to discuss the opioid crisis and how to better address behavioral health in minority populations.

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Apply for ADA Foundation student research, leadership awards

The ADA Foundation is accepting applications before June 11 for student research and leadership awards.

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Dentists facing compliance audits have ADA resources in their reach

This is the 11th story in the Decoding Dental Benefits 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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Dr. Crowley honored

ADA President Joseph P. Crowley accepts a plaque for an honorary membership to the American Dental Education Association.

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Just the Facts — April 16, 2018

From 2015-16 dental expenditures grew slightly faster than overall health expenditures.

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Kickstarter co-founder, columnist, poetry slam champion highlight New Dentist Conference

Following in the footsteps of the 2017 New Dentist Conference, the New Dentist Conference at ADA 2018 will feature three keynote speakers designed to jumpstart new dentists' motivation.

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Purchase a personalized brick for the ADA House on Capitol Hill

The ADA is inviting members to leave their mark at the ADA House on Capitol Hill by purchasing personalized bricks for the front or back patio.

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Root Canal Awareness Week spotlights endodontists

The American Association of Endodontists is thanking general dentists for referrals to mark its 12th Annual Root Canal Awareness Week, scheduled for May 6-12.

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Science on oral health effects of tobacco products at Bethesda, Maryland conference

Dental professionals are invited to a September conference to review the effects tobacco products have on oral health and to help formulate a research agenda on the topic.

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Seventeen communities receive grants to support water fluoridation

Seventeen U.S. communities are getting financial assistance to install or continue water fluoridation programs thanks to financial support from The National Association of County and City Health Officials and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the groups announced earlier this year.

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Snapshots of American Dentistry — April 16, 2018

Dentist participation in Medicaid or CHIP by specialty

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Take GKAS program to next level

May 31 is the deadline to apply to the GKAS Community Leadership Development Institute, which provides Give Kids A Smile program coordinators with advanced training to become GKAS Ambassadors.

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Dentists, students recognized for advocacy

The American Dental Political Action Committee presented grassroots advocacy awards April 10 during the ADA Dentist and Student Lobby Day.

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ADA Dentist and Student Lobby Day: Dentists take on Capitol Hill

Dental professionals and dental students attended hundreds of meetings on Capitol Hill with legislators and their staffs on April 10 as part of ADA Dentist and Study Lobby Day to advocate for oral health-related issues.

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Issues take center stage at ADA Dentist and Student Lobby Day

The ADA Dentist and Student Lobby Day kicked off April 8 here with more than 1,000 dentists, dental students, state association staff and other dental leaders gathered to advocate for the profession and patients.

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Dentists' practice ownership decreasing

The ADA Health Policy Institute reports that the percentage of dentists in private practices who are owners has declined overall since 2005, but more for younger dentists than older ones.

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ADA Foundation awards seven $20,000 scholarships

The ADA Foundation is awarding seven dental students each a $20,000 scholarship.

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Open access to select articles in prosthodontic journal until May 31

As part of National Prosthodontics Awareness Week, April 8-14, the American College of Prosthodontists is offering select articles from the Journal of Prosthodontics at no cost until the end of May. Free access is available now.

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VRC researcher aims to rescue dental pulp from disease

Dr. Kaufman and his team of researchers are developing a way to rescue dental pulp from disease rather than having to resort to performing a root canal.

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What's in your water? Dental providers can look at local reports

Dental professionals are encouraged to check their community's annual Water Quality Reports or Consumer Confidence Reports, which water suppliers nationwide are required to make available each year prior to July 1.

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California Dental Association aims to make dental plans more transparent

Legislation sponsored by the California Dental Association would increase the transparency and value of dental benefit plans in the state, while protecting patients, according to the state dental society.

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Clear and concise: Case Western dental student takes top spot in health literacy essay contest

Erinn Enany believes dentists should always try to deliver simple but meaningful messages when communicating with patients. The third-year dental student at Case Western Reserve University demonstrated her own ability to do so in winning the third annual ADA Health Literacy Essay Contest, sponsored by the ADA Council on Advocacy for Access and Prevention.

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NIH announces initiative to end addiction, increases research funding

The National Institutes of Health on April 4 announced a new program aimed at ending addiction and said it is doubling research funding in efforts to combat the opioid misuse crisis.

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Event at UCSF aims to attract dental students from underserved areas

Dozens of college students attended the third annual University of California San Francisco's Oral Health Alliance College Day, where organizers hope the students will be inspired to become a dentist and serve in disadvantaged areas.

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'Fruitilicious' toothpaste, minty mouth rinse among ADA Seal-accepted products

Several oral health care products, including three power toothbrushes and a mouth rinse, earned the ADA Seal of Acceptance in the last quarter of 2017 and the first three months of 2018.

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June 21 filing deadline for ADA 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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DEA warns registrants of extortion scam

The Drug Enforcement Administration said April 2 that it is aware of an extortion scam targeting DEA registrants.

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NYU will study periodontal disease and bone loss in people with diabetes

New York University College of Dentistry researchers are exploring the biological mechanisms that contribute to poor oral health and related bone loss among people with diabetes thanks to a $2.2 million, five-year grant from The National Institute of Dental & Craniofacial Research, the university announced in an April news release.

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ADA, NIH look for ways to collaborate on dentistry's role in preventing opioid misuse

When the ADA announced new policy on opioids in March, other organizations took notice. One of those was the National Institute on Drug Abuse.

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ADA Find-a-Dentist celebrates one-year anniversary

Find-a-Dentist, the ADA's online search tool that allows potential patients to easily find an ADA dentist in their area, launched one year ago this month. And based on the numbers, the response has exceeded the Association's goals and expectations.

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'A great chance to be on the right side of history'

After five days in an intensive care unit with a breathing tube, Dr. Stephen Lucas felt a calling. He would use whatever voice and strength he came away with to help prevent others from enduring the same suffering he did after major surgery following his diagnosis of HPV-related oropharyngeal cancer.

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Code Maintenance Committee responsible for yearly changes to CDT Code

This is the 10th story in the Decoding Dental Benefits 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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Dentists can help mitigate, prevent child abuse, neglect

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month and offers an opportunity for dental professionals to reflect on their role in recognizing abuse or neglect.

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Dentist to test physical endurance, fundraising skills before ADA 2018

Before ADA 2018 – America's Dental Meeting in Honolulu Oct. 18-20, Dr. Kessler will compete in the Ironman World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.

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FDI to meet Sept. 5-8 in Buenos Aires

The FDI World Dental Federation announced in March that its World Dental Congress will convene Sept. 5-8 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, to discuss the issues impacting dentistry and oral health today.

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JADA+ resources offer lifelong learning 24/7

Looking for the latest information to help you enhance your clinical skills, your practice success and your work-life balance? JADA+ digital resources, available 24/7, continually compile practical information and resources to help dentists in their quest for lifelong learning.

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Just the Facts — April 2, 2018

Dental school enrollment

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Local New York dental society helps new dentists with debt

In an effort to help new dentists overcome the burden of dental school debt, the Second District Dental Society in Brooklyn decided to do something to help.

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North Carolina dentist wins fat bike race

On March 17, Dr. Overton took the top spot in the 4th annual U.S. Open Fat Bike Beach Championship, a race held on an all-sand course along the shores of Wrightsville Beach using bikes with tires wider than 4 inches.

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Register for popular ADA 2018 courses

Many continuing education courses sold out soon after registration began Feb. 14 for ADA 2018 – America's Dental Meeting in Honolulu.

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