Stan Brock, founder of Remote Area Medical, dies

Stan Brock, the founder and president of Remote Area Medical, died from complications from a stroke Aug 29 at the age of 82 in Knoxville, Tennessee.

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FDA outlines plans for new guidance on developing pain drugs

Silver Spring, Md. — The Food and Drug Administration said Aug. 29 that it intends to withdraw its existing analgesic guidance for developing new pain drugs and will issue new guidance in 2019.

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Volunteers sought for U.S. Navy humanitarian mission to South America

The University of California San Diego Pre-Dental Society is seeking volunteers for a U.S. Navy-led humanitarian mission to South America in the midst of the Venezuelan refugee crisis.

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September JADA examines dental sealant quality measures

Dental quality measures originally designed for use with billing data may not provide the most accurate picture of how a practice is doing with respect to the quality of care delivered to patients, according to the cover story of the September issue of The Journal of the American Dental Association.

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Floss picks, fluoride rinses among ADA Seal-accepted products

Several oral health care products, including floss picks and fluoride rinses, earned the ADA Seal of Acceptance in the second quarter of 2018.

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International volunteer projects receive ADA Foundation grants

Five international dental volunteer organizations that oversee projects in Central America and Asia are the recipients of a new grant program through the ADA Foundation.

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Not 'sentinel events': Joint Commission, ADA agree on two dentistry-related patient safety occurrences label

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Best of Class Technology Awards to celebrate innovators at annual meeting

The Cellerant Best of Class Technology Awards — now in its 11th year — will be presented at ADA 2018 – America's Dental Meeting in October in Honolulu, recognizing some of the most innovative dental products that manufacturers have released.

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University of Oklahoma dental school opens new digital lab

The University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry announced Aug. 23 it opened the doors to its 3D Solutions @ OU Dentistry, a digital lab that provides workflows and technology services to the Health Sciences Center campus.

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CDT 2019 now available to aid accurate coding

With 15 new codes, five revised codes and four deleted codes, CDT 2019: Dental Procedure Codes is ready to go.

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Closure of Oregon dental laboratory program leaves only 13 U.S.-based training programs

The Oregon Association of Dental Laboratories, with support from the National Association of Dental Laboratories, has asked Portland Community College to reconsider its decision to close the dental laboratory technology program at its Sylvania campus.

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ADA has resources to help state societies draft legislation

This is the 17th 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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Administrative Efficiency Summit seeks solutions to help dentists prioritize patients over paperwork

Administrative burden and paperwork is ever-increasing and the ADA is working to help members navigate these changing times.

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Survey: Most dental practices are prepared for medical emergencies

Nearly 97 percent of dental practices reported that they had a plan for responding to medical emergencies in the office, according to a survey conducted by the ADA Council on Dental Practice earlier this year.

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Webinar focuses on student loan refinancing, debt repayment options

Association members seeking to learn more about student loan refinancing and debt repayment options can attend a free Sept. 19 webinar, Student Loan Best Practices for ADA Members.

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Executive director of Mississippi Dental Association named honorary member

The ADA Board of Trustees has named Connie Lane, retired executive director for the Mississippi Dental Association, as an ADA honorary member for her contributions to the advancement of the art and science of dentistry.

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Father, daughter dentists complete goal of 50 marathons in 50 states

Dr. Heather Sturdivant and her father, retired dentist Dr. Jerry Yoneji, faced challenges when running marathons together.

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FDA to issue pain management guidelines

The Food and Drug Administration announced Aug. 22 that it will develop prescribing guidelines in an effort to give health care providers "the most current and comprehensive guidance on the appropriate management of pain."

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Guardian rescinds third molar requirement after feedback

The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America has reversed its position on third molars and associated sedation and anesthesia, now assuring dentists that claims will no longer be reviewed for medical necessity.

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FDA addresses EpiPen shortage by extending expiration dates

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Aug. 21 it is extending the expiration dates by four months of some EpiPens.

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Webinar centers on treating geriatric patients

The ADA is hosting a Sept. 19 webinar to help clinicians who treat geriatric patients.

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Dental groups thank Congress for supporting loan repayment program

Four dental organizations, including the ADA, are thanking Congress for introducing legislation that would allow full-time faculty members participating in the Dental Faculty Loan Repayment Program to deduct the benefits received from their federal income taxes.

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HPI: Average dentist retires later

According to the ADA Health Policy Institute, the average dentist currently retires just before they turn 69, although back in 2001 their average retirement age was about 65.

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Article highlights importance of fluorides

A systematic review published earlier this year in Gerodontology underscores the importance of fluorides in oral hygiene.

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ADA TV puts control of waiting room content in dentists' hands

This is the ninth in a series of articles about Internet marketing that feature interviews with ADA members to describe how PBHS, the website and marketing services provider endorsed by ADA Member Advantage, is helping dentists address today's marketing challenges.

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Five vie for office of ADA treasurer

The ADA House of Delegates will elect a new treasurer this fall to replace outgoing Treasurer Ronald Lemmo, of Willoughby Hills, Ohio, whose second three-year term will end at ADA 2018 – America's Dental Meeting in Honolulu.

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Just the Facts — August 20, 2018

Dental school costs

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'Legacy of love': Family of late Navy dentist launches nonprofit in her name

The first recipient of a grant from the #BeMoreLikeClaire nonprofit, announced in August, is a dental clinic in Kansas that will use the funds to help underserved children get access to care.

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What they did on their summer vacations

In November 2017, the ADA News launched Becoming a Dentist, a series of stories that follow three dental students at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry — Dan Yang, LaShonda Shepherd and Ben Horn — during their journey of becoming dentists.

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FDA OKs first generic EpiPen

Patients with allergies who need regular access to epinephrine may have a more affordable option.

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Apply for ADA Foundation scholarships, Tarrson award

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Continue the GKAS care with ADA Foundation grant

Give Kids A Smile program coordinators can apply for an ADA Foundation grant that helps provide continuity of care to underserved children after their organization’s initial GKAS event.

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ADA thanks IHS for efforts in improving credentialing process

The ADA is thanking the Indian Health Service for implementing new credentialing software to improve the recruitment and retention process for dental volunteers.

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Treasury, IRS announce proposed changes to depreciation deduction

The U.S. Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service announced Aug. 3 proposed regulations on increasing and expanding the first-year depreciation deduction for qualified property.

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AAPD research: Don't delay early dental visit

There may be risk factors in a child's medical record that are helpful for predicting cavities risk, according to research released in August by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.

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‘He stood tall among his colleagues:’ former Gold Medal awardee, CSA member dies

A prolific researcher, periodontist and the 2015 ADA Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Dental Research winner, Dr. Steven Offenbacher, died Aug. 9. He was 67.

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St. Joseph Mercy Oakland opens expanded dental center

Pontiac, Mich. — St. Joseph Mercy Oakland hospital announced it has more than doubled the size of its dental center and expanded the general dental residency program from three to four residents.

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Organized dentistry urges Senate to pass Action for Dental Health

Washington — The Organized Dentistry Coalition on Aug. 9 expressed “strong support” for the Action for Dental Health bill.

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Aug. 21 webinar will address medical emergency preparedness

A free Aug. 21 webinar, Preparing for Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office, will help dentists understand the importance of having an up-to-date emergency medical kit in the practice and ensuring that staff are trained in responding to unforeseen medical crises that can occur.

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FDI President Dr. Kathryn Kell globetrotting to spread the importance of oral health

Dr. Kell, the ADA's 10th District trustee from 2004-08, is in the middle of a two-year term as president of the FDI World Dental Federation, the principal representative body for more than 1 million dentists worldwide in more than 130 countries, including the U.S.

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3D printing in dentistry focus of Ahlstrom award recipient's project

For his innovative research on the subject, Dr. Vijayan is the 2018 Robert H. Ahlstrom New Investigator Award, which highlights the role dental informatics standards play in dentistry.

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ADA purchases property on Senate side of Capitol

In May, the ADA Board of Trustees unanimously approved the purchase of a building at 400 C Street, NE, on historic Stanton Park, about 2.5 blocks from the Hart Senate Office Building.
The projected completion of the renovation is October 2019.

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IRS, Treasury issue guidance on pass-through deductions

In a conference call with the Association and other stakeholders, the Internal Revenue Service confirmed Aug. 8 that small businesses with income below $315,000 for joint filers and $157,500 for single filers will be eligible for a 20 percent tax deduction on pass-through income.

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'The future is bright'

Despite all of the challenges facing the profession and all of the disruptions that could dramatically change the business and practice of dentistry, Dr. Jeffrey Cole says they don't keep him awake late at night.

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CDC seeks comments on proposed control range for fluoride in water

The Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is seeking comments on a proposed updated operational control range around optimal fluoride concentration in community water systems.

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Some Enchanted Evening: A Welcome Celebration will lead off annual meeting

To greet dentists and visitors to Honolulu to ADA 2018 – America's Dental Meeting, the ADA will host Some Enchanted Evening: A Welcome Celebration at the Waikiki Shell on Oct. 18 from 5:30-9 p.m., billed as a musical celebration of the many cultures that call Hawaii home.

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Webinar focuses on interprofessional approach to address opioid abuse epidemic

Dental faculty, students and clinicians seeking to learn more about interprofessional approaches to addressing the national opioid epidemic can register for the Aug. 30 webinar, An IPE Approach to the Opioid Epidemic.

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ADA officer candidate campaign statements

Candidates seeking the offices of ADA president-elect and second vice president prepared platform statements and profiles for the ADA News.

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Snapshots of American Dentistry — Supply of dentists per 100,000 population

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Just the Facts — August 6, 2018

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Hawaii dentist: How to pair family vacation with annual meeting

ADA 2018 – America's Dental Meeting here offers dental professionals the chance to soak up the sun on Oahu with their families.

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National Academy of Medicine announces collaborative focused on ending opioid crisis

The National Academy of Medicine on Aug. 1 launched the Action Collaborative on Countering the U.S. Opioid Epidemic, a public-private partnership which the agency hopes will end the nation's current opioid crisis.

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Cohort completes program on tobacco cessation at WVU School of Dentistry

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ADA launches public awareness campaign discouraging DIY dentistry

The Association will run a full-page ad in the Aug. 3 Wall Street Journal encouraging readers to visit an ADA dentist and avoid do-it-yourself, or DIY, dentistry.

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Service recognized

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ADA Foundation challenge seeks to raise $125,000 for patients with special needs

For the month of August, the ADA Foundation is challenging Association members to help raise $125,000 to fund grant programs benefitting special needs patients.

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