ADA commends government agencies for updating report on oral health

A forthcoming Surgeon General's Report on Oral Health will document progress in oral health since 2000 and articulate a vision for the future, a move the ADA is commending.

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Chicago pediatric clinic that serves 100 every day gets $2 million boost

Many Illinois families drive hours from their homes to access the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry’s pediatric clinic, located about three miles west of Michigan Avenue in the city’s downtown, said Dr. Marcio da Fonseca, head of the university’s department of pediatric dentistry and Chicago Dental Society professor.
That’s because the college of dentistry is one of few providers in the state that accepts Medicaid patients, said Dr. da Fonseca, who also acts as the university’s director of oral health for special needs children.


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ADA Find-a-Dentist increases online ad campaign during high utilization months

In an effort to help potential patients find ADA member dentists in their area, the Association is ramping up its online advertisement campaign for Find-a-Dentist, especially during the high-utilization months of July through September.

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HPI: Gap in earnings between owner-dentists and nonowners declining

The difference in earnings between dentists who own practices and nonowner dentists is narrowing.

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ADA asks FDA to maintain rule regulating premium cigars

The ADA has signed onto a letter asking the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to not reconsider its decision to regulate premium cigars.

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California state budget increases Denti-Cal reimbursement rates

California's 2018-19 state budget, signed by Gov. Jerry Brown, includes funding that would increase reimbursement rates for providers in Denti-Cal, the dental program within the state's Medicaid (Medi-Cal) program, according to the California Dental Association.

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ADA advocates for members, patients in Medicare dental benefit discussion

As a coalition of consumer advocacy groups continues to seek an addition of a dental benefit in Medicare, the ADA is educating the coalition and advocating for members and patients.

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Assignment of benefits legislation example of ADA's advocacy efforts

This is the 16th 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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Copyright protection may not apply to before-and-after photos

A Florida cosmetic dentist who alleges that before-and-after photos taken of his patients' smiles were stolen and used on other dentists' websites is appealing a June 20 decision by the U.S. District Court that ruled against his claim of copyright infringement.

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Chicago pediatric clinic that serves 100 every day gets $2 million boost

Many Illinois families drive hours from their homes to access the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry’s pediatric clinic, located about three miles west of Michigan Avenue in the city’s downtown, said Dr. Marcio da Fonseca, head of the university’s department of pediatric dentistry and Chicago Dental Society professor.
That’s because the college of dentistry is one of few providers in the state that accepts Medicaid patients, said Dr. da Fonseca, who also acts as the university’s director of oral health for special needs children.


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Kentucky reverses itself on Medicaid dental cuts after uproar

Frankfort, Ky. — After fierce opposition from many constituents, including the Kentucky Dental Association, the state of Kentucky announced July 19 that it would rescind Medicaid cuts that eliminated dental and other services for nearly 400,000 residents.



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Free Sept. 24 webinar to address HIPAA regulation for practices

A free Sept. 24 webinar, “HIPAA Security Risk Analysis,” will focus on only one particular aspect of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.

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Silver diamine fluoride use on adults examined in August JADA

Applying silver diamine fluoride to exposed root surfaces of older adults can be an effective way to prevent caries, according to the August issue of The Journal of the American Dental Association.

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House passes bill repealing medical device tax

The House of Representatives this week passed bills that repeal the current medical device tax and increase the flexibility and dollar amount caps on health savings and flexible savings accounts.

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HPI report: More Medicaid kids seeing dentists

More publicly insured kids are seeing the dentist.
In 2016, 50.4 percent of children on Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program, or CHIP, had a dental visit in the past year, according to an ADA Health Policy Institute infographic released in July.

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Action for Dental Health progresses in Senate

The ADA's Action for Dental Health Act unanimously passed the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions July 25, clearing the path for a vote in the full Senate.

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Much unknown about prevalence of illegal dentistry

A California man with a dental licensed expired for more than a decade was arrested after using a fake name to lure patients to Mexico to perform dental implant surgeries.

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Summit focuses on oral health effects of smokeless tobacco

Dental professionals with an interest in tobacco prevention and cessation efforts are invited to the 9th National Summit on Smokeless Tobacco here Oct. 16-18.

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Washington State Dental Association to state attorney general: investigate Delta Dental

The Washington State Dental Association has asked the state's attorney general to launch an investigation of Delta Dental of Washington, alleging that the insurance provider engages in practices that may violate antitrust laws.

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Emerging leaders in dental materials research sought for fellowship

Nominations for emerging leaders in dental materials science are sought for the 2018 3M Innovative Research Fellowship.

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University of Washington dental school names new interim dean

The University of Washington School of Dentistry announced July 17 it named Dr. Gary Chiodo as interim dean, effective Aug. 1.

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Water Pik recalls product that carries ADA Seal

Water Pik, Inc., in July voluntarily recalled its Sonic Fusion water flosser/toothbrush.

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Standards related to oral rinses, pit and fissure sealants, others up for comment

Dental professionals interested in helping develop standards related to informatics, digital technologies, or products and materials for dentistry are invited to review and comment on the following ADA-developed standards and technical reports.

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House approves streamlining approval for some OTC drugs

On the same day that the ADA sent U.S. House leaders a letter of support for legislation that would hasten the approval process for some over-the-counter drugs, the House passed the bill.

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Planting trees in Hawaii offsets carbon impact of traveling to islands

The Association is collaborating with the nonprofit Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative and Hawaii Convention Center to plant trees during ADA 2018 – America's Dental Meeting in October to symbolize the ADA's commitment to the islands and sustainability.

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Oral health effects of tobacco focus of webinar

Dental professionals interested in learning more about their role in addressing tobacco use with their patients can attend a no-cost July 31 webinar.

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Longtime educator, philanthropist Dr. D. Walter Cohen dies

Dr. D. Walter Cohen, a longtime educator and philanthropist, died June 29. He was 91 years old.

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University of Tennessee names new dental school dean

The College of Dentistry at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center announced July 11 that it named Dr. James C. Ragain, Jr. as its new dean, effective Aug. 1.

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ADA asks Congress to expand HSA, FSA limits

The ADA is continuing to advocate for Congress to increase the limits of health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts.

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Journal issue focusing on oral premalignancy available

The June issue of the journal Oral Surgery Oral Medicine Oral Pathology Oral Radiology, or OOOO, which features a special section on potentially premalignant and oral epithelial lesions, is available for ADA members to read online in full.

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California dental, medical associations want voters to decide soda tax in 2020

The California Dental Association and the California Medical Association announced July 2 that they want state voters to decide on a soda tax initiative on the 2020 ballot.

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July 19 webinar to focus on in-office membership plans

A free July 19 webinar, “Increase Value In Your Practice? How? Start Your Own Dental Plan”

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UConn dental school names Dr. Sharon M. Gordon as dean

Dr. Sharon M. Gordon is the first woman to serve as dean at the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine in its more than 50-year history, the school announced June 28.

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Free webinar to address HIPAA regulation for dental practices

A free Aug. 9 webinar, “HIPAA Security Risk Analysis,” will focus on only one particular aspect of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.

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Dig deep into evidence-based dentistry at ADA workshop

Dr. Ashley Clark knows how important using the best available evidence is when teaching her students or treating her patients at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth.)


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Tobacco cessation goal of CDC Tips campaign, webinar

Atlanta — Around 15 percent of U.S. adults smoke, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, so many dentists may regularly find smokers in their chairs.


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Dentist builds awareness about oral cancer

When Dr. Josephine Chang Pallotto organized a 5K walk in 2017 to honor the memory of her mother, Susan Chang, who died as a result of a head and neck cancer in 2016, she remembers thinking at the time, “I don’t know what I’m doing.”


from ADA News RSS https://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2018-archive/july/dentist-builds-awareness-about-oral-cancer

Applicants sought for ADA Foundation grants for programs serving seniors

The ADA Foundation is seeking applicants through Sept. 7 for its Senior American Access to Care grants, which are awarded to nonprofit organizations providing underserved senior Americans dental homes and/or continuity of care.


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