FDI annual meeting set for September in Argentina

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New Arizona law limits dental therapists to tribal settings, underserved areas

Phoenix — Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey signed legislation May 16 that allows dental therapists to work in tribal settings, federally qualified health centers, federal look-alike facilities, community health centers and private dental practices that contract with FQHCs.

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Partner up with specialty series at annual meeting

Honolulu — ADA 2018–America’s Dental Meeting is the place for high-level specialty continuing education, with sponsoring associations presenting the Dental Specialty Series.

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ADA makes its presence known at CVS stores, website

Initiative seeks to drive customers to ADA dentists, use ADA Seal-accepted products

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YMCA of Greater Rochester, University of Rochester Medical Center expands community health program

The University of Rochester Medical Center announced May 15 it is collaborating with the YMCA of Greater Rochestor to help area residents receive greater access to the center's wellness programs including dental health screenings.

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Get involved: Volunteers sought for dental standards projects

Any dental professional with an interest in dental standards and technical reports can participate in the standards development process.

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Dr. William Calnon recipient of 2018 Distinguished Service Award

The ADA Board of Trustees named Dr. William R. Calnon, of Spencerport, New York, a former landscape architecture student, as the 2018 Distinguished Service Award recipient. He will accept the award at ADA 2018 – America's Dental Meeting in October in Honolulu.

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NIH launches long-term research program, seeks input from general public

Bethesda, Md. — Enrollment began in May for a National Institutes of Health long-term research program that aims to be “the largest and most diverse longitudinal health research program ever developed.”

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Improving U.S. health literacy highlighted in report

Dental professionals interested in health literacy can read at no cost the proceedings of a 2017 workshop that reviewed community interventions that tackle low health literacy.
In May, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine released “Community-Based Health Literacy Interventions: Proceedings of a Workshop.” The book, available to download online, features details from a July 2017 workshop of the academy’s Roundtable on Health Literacy.


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U.S. immigrants’ oral health status examined in June JADA

Noncitizen immigrants in the U.S. report having substantially poorer oral health than natives, according to research published in the June issue of The Journal of the American Dental Association.

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FDA warns consumers against using benzocaine products

Silver Spring, Md. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a safety announcement May 23 warning consumers not to use teething products containing benzocaine in infants and children younger than 2 years.



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Trio receive honorary ADA memberships

The ADA Board of Trustees has named three people ADA honorary members, recognizing the men for their contributions to the advancement of the art and science of dentistry.

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ADA asks Senate Judiciary committee to include dental profession's concerns in opioid legislation

As the Senate Judiciary Committee looks this week at legislation focused on ending the nation's opioid crisis, the ADA is urging lawmakers to include dental providers in the solution.

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ADA wants federal agencies to provide best practices for managing acute pain

There's a difference between managing the pain that stems from a root canal and the pain that often accompanies long-term illness or disease.

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ADA members campaign for Congress

Seven Association member dentists are running for Congress with support from the American Dental Political Action Committee.

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ADA launches pilot programs to provide bridge to practice ownership

In an effort to help new and established dentists during their most important transitions — such as finding associates or buying/selling a practice, the ADA Board of Trustees in April approved a pilot initiative to foster relationships between new dentists and current practice owners and provide a bridge to practice ownership.

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ADA, other dental groups join American Indian dentist society for D.C. summit

American Indian oral health, enrollment in dental school and interprofessional approaches came into focus May 11 here during the Society of American Indian Dentists first spring summit.

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Cloud computing examined in ADA-developed technical report

Dentists with questions about cloud computing have an ADA resource published earlier this year to turn to for answers.

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Dental specialty commission sets policies, procedures, structure in first meeting

Members of a new commission established to oversee the decision-making process for recognizing dental specialties and their respective certifying boards held its inaugural meeting May 9-10 at ADA Headquarters.

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Dispute between California Dental Association, Delta Dental of California settled for $65 million

The San Francisco Superior Court granted final approval May 2 of a $65 million class action settlement between the California Dental Association and Delta Dental of California, resolving lengthy litigation brought against the insurer regarding CDA's claims that Delta breached its contractual commitments with thousands of dentists in the state.

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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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Harvard and Northeastern launch new care model

Depending on their needs, patients who visit the Harvard School of Dental Medicine clinic for dental care may also see a nurse practitioner to discuss and map out a comprehensive treatment plan.

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International volunteer workshop focuses on best practices, prevention, sustainability

From identifying locations and volunteer recruitment to logistics and sustainability, about 70 dentists and international dental volunteer organization leaders who volunteer their time, skills and services abroad traded ideas and developed best practices during a one-day workshop held May 11 at the ADA Headquarters.

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Just the Facts — May 21, 2018

Oral health and well-being among adults with Medicaid.

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Maryland bill authorizes Medicaid adult dental coverage pilot program

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan signed a bill on May 15 that advocates hope will lead to the eventual establishment of a Medicaid adult dental benefit in the state.

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Disallow clauses should be disallowed

This is the 13th 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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ADA supports two House opioid bills

Washington — In continuing efforts to combat opioid misuse and ensure safer prescribing practices, the ADA is supporting two bills introduced this month by Congress.

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Studies reaffirm safety of fluoridation

Researchers found no link between fluoride exposure and adverse health effects in a study published in Neurotoxicity Research, the National Toxicology Program, or NTP, announced in April.

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Telehealth to make a splash in Hawaii at annual meeting

In 20 years, teledentistry may play a key role in improving access to oral health care, and an annual meeting course will offer insight into that future.

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May 16 webinar aimed at better care for older adults with substance use disorders

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Medicare-Medicaid Coordination Office is hosting a May 16 webinar to assist providers in better caring for older adults with substance use disorders.

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June 7 webinar to focus on managing pain in adolescents

Free webinar, “Adolescent Pain Management and NSAID Considerations,” will address safe and effective treatment.

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Sit, stay, brush: Golden retriever helps teach kids oral hygiene habits in Kentucky

Dr. Matthew Riley knows elementary school students aren’t usually captivated by spiels on oral hygiene.

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Program aims to get NYC foster kids easier access to dental care

New York — Children in foster care are expected to have easier access to dental care thanks to a partnership announced in May between the New York City Administration for Children’s Services and the New York University College of Dentistry.

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Dental Office Design Competition begins June 1

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Medicare replacing cards

Over the next year, Medicare patients will receive cards with new numbers known as Medicare beneficiary identifiers.

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ADA requests $199 million for Indian Health Service in FY 2019

Washington — The ADA testified May 9 before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies to request $199 million in funding for the Indian Health Service Division of Oral Health to help “aggressively reduce” the level of oral disease in Indian Country.

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Committee passes legislation calling for FDA to modernize drug monograph

The House Committee on Energy and Commerce on May 9 passed H.R. 5333, the Over-the-Counter Monograph Safety, Innovation and Reform Act of 2018

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American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons elects first woman president

The American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons announced April 26 it elected Dr. Stephanie Drew as its 26th president — the first woman elected to the college's chief executive position.

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CMS issues guidance for pediatric dental periodicity schedules

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on May 4 released an informational bulletin that discusses the importance of state Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Programs properly implementing their pediatric dental periodicity schedules in order to ensure children's access to critical dental coverage.

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Volunteers provide care to more than 2,000 at California event

More than 2,000 people in April received over $1.5 million in dental services during the California Dental Association Foundation's two-day volunteer clinic, CDA Cares, in Anaheim.

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ADA 2018 to shine spotlight on antibiotics

Three continuing education courses at ADA 2018 – America's Dental Meeting will focus on treatment involving antibiotics.

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ADA Foundation honors dental student-led programs helping the underserved

Dental care for Hurricane Harvey victims and a student-run clinic for disadvantaged children: These are some of the examples of the recipients of the ADA Foundation's E. "Bud" Tarrson Dental School Student Community Leadership Awards for the 2017-18 school year.

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Dental plan portals pave paths to patient benefit data

This is the 12th 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 contribute to Smithsonian exhibit, book on narwhal

With its famous gigantic tooth — a spiral ivory tusk jutting from its upper lip — most people will never set eyes on a narwhal, the near mythical creature known affectionately as the unicorn of the sea.

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Just the Facts — May 7, 2018

Patient volume in 2016.

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Two dental schools earn ADA Foundation Zwemer awards

Two dental schools earned the ADA Foundation Zwemer awards for 2017 — Indiana University School of Dentistry for its Global Service Learning Program, and the University of Michigan School of Dentistry for its program, Global Initiatives in Oral and Craniofacial Health in Meru, Kenya.

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HPI, Morgan Stanley to host May 21 dental trends webinar

The ADA Health Policy Institute and Morgan Stanley are teaming up May 21 for a webinar on the latest trends in the dental market.

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No-cost webinar offers insight on coordination of benefits

Dental professionals with questions related to dental benefits and coordination of benefits, or COB, are invited to register for a no-cost webinar from the ADA.

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Dental conference, fly fishing in Montana July 12-14

The 2018 Montana Fly Fishing Dental Conference July 12-14 here will feature Dr. Kevin Croft speaking on "Conscious Sedation and Safe Sedation".

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July 1 is deadline for International Volunteer Certificate applications

ADA members and student members who have volunteered in developing countries to improve the oral and overall health of individuals are eligible to receive a certificate of appreciation from the Association.

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Participants sought for SNODENT review

Dental professionals interested in helping to revise a diagnostic code set developed by the ADA are invited to join a committee that will meet electronically.

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Apply for HVO-ADA Foundation volunteer fellowship

The ADA Foundation has provided Health Volunteers Overseas with a grant designed to help participating dentists with travel expenses.

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CMS finalizes rule rescinding Parts C, D enrollment requirements

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on April 16 published a final rule revising the Medicare Advantage program (Part C) regulations and Prescription Drug Benefit program (Part D) regulations and to implement certain provisions of the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act.

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First-of-its-kind track at ADA 2018 to examine oral-systemic health connection

ADA 2018 — America’s Dental Meeting in Honolulu will feature a track of courses on this topic

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