Register in new signup system for GKAS

Give Kids A Smile program coordinators have until Nov. 9 to use a new electronic system to register their programs for 2019 and be eligible to receive donated product kits.


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ADA supports House tax relief measures

In continuing efforts to ensure tax relief for dentists, the ADA is supporting legislation that calls for several small business tax cuts.

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New spending bill increases funding for NIDCR, HRSA

President Donald J. Trump on Sept. 28 signed a $854 billion spending bill that will keep the government running through Dec. 7.

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Attention: Candidates for 2019 Speaker of ADA House of Delegates

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Study: Some e-cigarette liquids may increase caries risk

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Expanded-function dental assistants can ‘bring real value’

Many dentists may not be aware of the benefits that expanded-function dental assistants can provide to their practices, according to a survey conducted by the ADA Council on Dental Practice.

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Attention: Candidates for 2019 Speaker of the House of Delegates

The call for 2019 Speaker of the House of Delegates nominations will be published in a November edition of ADA News when the standardized CV form will be available on ADA.org.

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ADA leaders receive FDI flag from Argentina

Argentina representatives officially pass the ceremonial FDI Congress flag to ADA leadership on Sept. 7 at the 2018 FDI World Dental Congress in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

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Clear aligner companies intensify rivalry with new lawsuit

In the latest battle between the two companies, 3Shape filed a federal lawsuit Aug. 28 against Align Technology for allegedly acting illegally to block competition in the marketplace for scanners for orthodontic treatment.

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Drs. Gallant and Hart re-elected to FDI committees

General Assembly delegates at the FDI Annual World Dental Congress in Argentina re-elected two ADA member dentists to their respective FDI committees on Sept. 7.

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Street gangs allegedly target Bay Area dental offices in credit card terminal thefts

When dental office manager Sophia McNeil arrived at the Walnut Creek location of her husband's endodontic practice one day in 2016, she feared the worst, she told the ADA News.

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Attend NYU side event on Sept. 28: 'Oral Health & NCDs: Accelerating integrated global progress'

In conjunction with the United Nations meeting on noncommunicable diseases, the NYU College of Dentistry, together with NYU College of Global Public Health, will host a session titled "Oral Health & NCDs: Accelerating integrated global progress" Sept. 28.

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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 an awards reception at ADA 2018 – America's Dental Meeting.

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Providing dental care in the Appalachian Mountain region

When Dr. William Collins was serving as Kentucky Dental Association president in 2016, his friend Dr. Lee Mayer at the University of Louisville asked him to stop by the Red Bird Dental Clinic to see if he could help.

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Mini Joint Civilian Orientation Conference now open for nominations

Nominations for the 2019 Mini Joint Civilian Orientation Conference are now open until Nov. 30.

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Oct. 11 webinar to focus on smoothing the move to electronic payments

A free Oct. 11 webinar, "ERA/EFT Implementation: How To For Your Practice," will address the benefits of, and steps to implement, electronic alternatives to paper explanation of benefits and reimbursement checks.

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California Dental Association announces merger of three dentist insurance companies

The California Dental Association announced Sept. 18 that its subsidiary The Dentists Insurance Company will merge with two insurance companies, effective Jan. 1, 2019, upon regulatory approval.

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Penn dental school receives $1 million grant for students pursuing community-based dentistry

The University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine announced Sept. 20 that it received a $1 million scholarship grant from Delta Dental Community Care Foundation to help financially support students pursuing a career in community-based dentistry.

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ADA releases evidence-based clinical guideline on nonrestorative treatments for caries

Article, two years in the works, represents first in a series of guidelines on caries management

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Professor, researcher in orthodontics receives Callahan Memorial Award

Dr. Rolf Behrents, professor emeritus of orthodontics at Saint Louis University, was recognized for his contributions to dentistry and the oral health of the public.

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Help the underserved in Hawaii during ADA 2018

A local philanthropic organization will benefit thanks to the Alliance of the American Dental Association’s service project at ADA 2018 – America’s Dental Meeting

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FDA initiatives target ‘widespread’ teen e-cigarette use

U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced a campaign to educate kids and an initiative to target retail and online sales of e-cigarettes.

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Nov. 8 webinar to address strategic practice planning

Much of the program will cover how to design a strategic plan that includes important business and legal issues.

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Dr. Ricks heads USPHS dental corps

Washington — The Office of the U.S. Surgeon General announced Sept. 10 that it has appointed Dr. Tim Ricks as chief dental officer of the U.S. Public Health Service.

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Senate passes opioids package

Washington — The Senate overwhelmingly passed legislation Sept. 17 aimed at ending the nation's opioid epidemic.



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Life in the Air Force Dental Corps

Falls Church, Va. — As the Air Force Dental Corps chief, Brig. Gen. Sharon Bannister is responsible for an annual operating budget of $61.5 million and directing the Department of Defense’s medical training initiatives and academic policy, leading more than 500 staff across two regions.

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Connecting students with the latest in dental technologies

Dr. Edward Rossomando thinks about the way technology has changed the dental profession.


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Purchase a personalized brick for the ADA House

Washington — 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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ADA CDHC program helps Chicago nonprofit get kids access to care

For almost a decade, Dr. Alejandra Valencia has been working to build a system that helps ensure underserved children in targeted Chicago ZIP codes have access to dental care and education.


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Institute for Diversity in Leadership dentists execute personal projects

Institute for Diversity in Leadership dentists execute personal projects

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Snapshots of American Dentistry — September 17, 2018

Snapshots of American Dentistry — September 17, 2018

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Just the Facts — September 17, 2018

Just the Facts — September 17, 2018

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‘We can always do better’

Dr. Jeffrey M. Cole outlines goals for his year to come as ADA president

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Soft tissue lesion diagnosis made easier with revised ADA practical guide

What’s even more useful than the best-selling ADA Practical Guide to Soft Tissue Oral Disease?



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Prolific researcher, author receives 2018 Gold Medal Award

Growing up in California’s Bay Area, Dr. Kenneth Hargreaves liked to keep his hands busy. As a boy, he built rockets from kits and tinkered with electronics, such as radios, he said.


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Still time to register for annual meeting in Hawaii

By planning a trip to ADA 2018 – America’s Dental Meeting in Hawaii, attendees can stretch out summer a little bit longer and regroup, retreat and reenergize.

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HHS Office for Civil Rights offers tips on securing electronic media, devices

The August 2018 cybersecurity newsletter from the Office for Civil Rights provides advice on how to avoid the loss or theft of protected information from health care organizations.

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OSHA revises Legionellosis safety web page

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced Sept. 4 that it revised its page containing information on safety measures for Legionnaires' disease and Pontiac Fever.

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ADA, others ask Congress to reject tobacco policy riders

The ADA and more than 50 organizations are asking congressional appropriators to reject proposals that would weaken the Food and Drug Administration's oversight of tobacco products, including e-cigarettes and cigars.

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No need to face third-party payers on your own

When Dr. Ron Riggins received a notice via mail earlier this year from a third-party payer that it was only going to send electronic funds transfer payments and no longer sending paper checks, he knew something was off.

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Discussion abounds on adding dental benefit in Medicare

Adding a dental benefit within Medicare is a topic of conversation among agencies that advocate for seniors but also within the ADA.

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ADA formally comments on proposed CMS changes

The ADA filed comments on several parts of a proposed rule announcing changes to Medicare and Medicaid requirements as they relate to dentistry.

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Stericycle settlement checks in the mail

Dentists who were members of the Stericycle class action lawsuit should keep an eye on their mailbox for settlement checks.

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ADA visits Navajo Nation, where Community Dental Health Coordinators' work is in the spotlight

ADA President Joseph P. Crowley and a contingent of ADA and New Mexico Dental Association staff visited the capital seat of the Navajo Nation Aug. 20 to pay tribute to the positive impact that Community Health Representatives trained as Community Dental Health Coordinators have made in serving as oral health resources for the serving Navajo people.

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Annual meeting course focuses on 'unicorn of the sea' and what it can teach us about teeth

The annual meeting doesn't usually include presentations on unicorns, much less than those in the sea. This year is different.

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UCCI moves away from disallowing payment for services

This is the 18th 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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NYU dental school, Columbia researchers receive $2.4 million grant to study chronic pain

A researcher at the New York University College of Dentistry will receive a $2.4 million, three-year grant from the U.S. Department of Defense to study painful medical conditions prevalent in military personnel and veterans.

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Study finds caries interventions effective for Australian aboriginal children

A multifaceted intervention that included dental care for mothers during pregnancy, application of fluoride varnish to their children and anticipatory guidance in combination with motivational interviewing was seen to reduce prevalence of caries in Aboriginal Australian communities, according to a paper published online in July in EClinicalMedicine.

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Dental companies reach agreement in antitrust suit

Three dental companies have reached a tentative agreement to pay $80 million as part of a class action lawsuit alleging they violated federal antitrust laws by fixing prices on dental equipment and supplies.

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Search engine marketing, long-term stability all part of 2019 budget proposal

In its 2019 budget proposal, the ADA Board of Trustees is investing in the Association's and members' digital and real-world future with a resolution seeking a $22 dues increase and, separately, a resolution seeking a one-time special assessment of $58 to fully fund the third year of the Find-a-Dentist campaign.

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Webinar focuses on reducing dental use of emergency departments

Dental professionals interested in reducing dental-related visits to hospital emergency departments and expanding the reach of their practices can attend a no cost webinar on Sept. 12.

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Association of Retiring Dentists to convene in late October

The Association of Retiring Dentists' annual meeting is scheduled for Oct. 26 here at the Best Western Executive Court and Banquet Facility.

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Tricare retiree dental program leaving Delta Dental, moving to federal plan

The Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program will replace the Tricare Retiree Dental Program later this year.

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San Fernando Valley Dental Society, LAPD team up to provide oral care to 'at-risk' youths

In an effort to help underserved children receive basic oral health care in their community, the San Fernando Valley Dental Society and its foundation found an unlikely partner — the Los Angeles Police Department.

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Spear Education buys Pride Institute

Dental continuing education provider Spear Education acquired Pride Institute, a California-based industry authority, according to a Sept. 4 news release.

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ADA celebrates CVS Oral Health Month

In collaboration with CVS Pharmacy's celebration of CVS Oral Health Month, the Association is providing a major presence at the retailer's locations and website this September.

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ADA health literacy essay contest open to all dental schools

Nine out of 10 adults struggle to understand and use health information that is unfamiliar, complex or jargon-filled, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Airway conference gives dentists tools that can make difference in children's lives

With dentists making up 80 percent of the audience, the conference brought together experts in sleep-disordered breathing from both the medical and dental communities, signaling how a team of doctors are needed to successfully diagnose and treat the disorder.

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Council reports

Dr. David White shares an update on ADA activities and coalition efforts during the Aug. 17 Council on Government Affairs meeting in Washington, D.C.

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Dentist dances his way into national spotlight, sharing oral health messages

Dr. Rich Constantine waited until his office staff was away at lunch to record — by himself — the 36-second video that put him in the national spotlight in July.

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Just the Facts — September 3, 2018

Accredited advanced dental education

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Maryland Department of Health campaign: 'Two minutes with your dentist can save your life'

More dentists in Maryland are more consistently taking their patients' blood pressure thanks to a grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and a campaign launched by the Maryland Department of Health.

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Oral and maxillofacial specialty group celebrates its centennial

In August of 1918, 29 exodontists from around the country gathered at a hotel Chicago, signing a charter and launching what's known today as the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.

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Snapshots of American Dentistry — September 3, 2018

Dental care use among children

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