Second pediatric airway conference set for March

Dr. Susan Maples tried to attend the first ADA Children’s Airway Conference last summer but ran into a problem.

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FDA: Don’t use teething jewelry to relieve pain

Silver Spring, Md. — The U.S. Food & Drug Administration on Dec. 20 issued a warning against the use of jewelry that is marketed to relieve an infant’s teething pain.

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Deadline to enroll in Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program pushed back

Washington — The federal government extended the deadline to enroll in the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program, which is replacing the Tricare Retiree Dental Program.

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Senate introduces bill to amend McCarran-Ferguson Act

Washington — The Senate on Dec. 19 introduced legislation to amend the McCarran-Ferguson Act, which would authorize the Federal Trade Commission and the Justice Department to enforce federal antitrust laws against health insurance companies.

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National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program deadline extended to Dec. 27

The government has moved the deadline for applying to the 2019 National Health Service Corps Students to Service Loan Repayment Program.

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Dental groups to CMS: Boost children’s dental health efforts

Baltimore — In response to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ guidance on Section 1332 waivers, the ADA, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and Children’s Dental Health Project are urging the agency to improve efforts to protect children’s dental health.

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‘Living legend’ Dr. Ray Bowen retires after 62 years

In 1962, Dr. Bowen developed Bis-GMA, a methacrylate monomer used in most modern composite resin restorative materials, while at the ADA Research Unit at the National Bureau of Standards.

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ADA supports use of HRAs for dental benefits

The ADA supports the use of health reimbursement arrangements in proposed regulations by the Internal Revenue Service.

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Free mobile app can help dentists during office medical/sedative emergencies

Dentists could benefit from using a free mobile application developed by the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology, or ADSA.

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ADA urges NIH to include oral health in nutrition plan

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ADA seeks status quo on health care licensure in new North American treaty

Washington — The ADA would like the new trade agreement between the U.S., Canada and Mexico to continue requiring health care providers from Canada and Mexico to meet all of the applicable U.S. licensing criteria “to ensure the safety of each patient.”

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Institute for Diversity in Leadership welcomes 2018-19 class

The ADA Board of Trustees announced in December the 2018-19 class of the Institute for Diversity in Leadership.

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ADA, stakeholders urge Congress to permanently repeal medical device tax

Washington — The ADA, along with more than 140 other organizations, is asking Congress to permanently repeal the medical device tax, although it appears the only move Congress is taking so far is a proposed 5-year moratorium.

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Dental groups thank Congress for faculty loan repayment support

Washington — Five dental groups, led by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, are thanking two senators for their efforts in eliminating tax liability for tuition repayment programs.

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Action for Dental Health Act is now law

The Action for Dental Health Act, legislation aimed at improving oral health and access to oral health care, is now law.

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DQA approves guidance for practice-based, pediatric measures for quality improvement

Performance reporting at the practice level should be transparent and clear, according to guidance approved by the Dental Quality Alliance at its November meeting at ADA Headquarters in Chicago. The guidance is based on the DQA's pediatric, practice-based measure testing project.

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Today marks dental anesthesia milestone

Dec. 11 marks the 174th year a Hartford, Connecticut, dentist had one of his third molars extracted to test the analgesic properties of nitrous oxide.

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Indiana University Student Outreach Clinic aids low-income community members

Since 2009, students from the Indiana University School of Dentistry have run the Student Outreach Clinic that provides free care in eastern Indianapolis. The clinic is open two Saturdays a month for six hours. Appointments are on a first-come, first-served basis. Services offered include panoramic X-rays, composite resin restorations and extractions. Depending on the amount of grant funding provided, the clinic can also perform root canal procedures and dentures.

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Just the Facts — December 10, 2018

Decline in patient visits

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Snapshots of American Dentistry — December 10, 2018

Dentists "not busy enough"

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'Today' show spotlights dentist's efforts to help hurricane victims

In between segments on current events, cooking and weather reports from Al Roker, the NBC "Today" show, on the day after Thanksgiving, featured something special during the 9 a.m. hour.

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Whistleblower allegations prompt Washington State Dental Association to file complaint against chain

A pediatric dental chain is engaging in dangerous and deceptive practices, according to a complaint the Washington State Dental Association filed with the state health department in November.

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Bonding agents focus of ACE Panel Report

Dentists can get insight on bonding agents from an ADA Clinical Evaluators, or ACE, Panel Report released in December.

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Federal Trade Commission unveils new resources on ransomware, phishing

The Federal Trade Commission announced Nov. 16 it has a webpage containing new resources to help small business owners protect themselves from ransomware and phishing.

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Glidewell announces leadership program for women dentists

Glidewell Dental announced in December an initiative designed to elevate women dentists to new levels of leadership.

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Tobacco-related research abstract submissions accepted

Dental professionals who have research to share related to tobacco control are invited to submit their abstracts by Dec. 12 to organizers for the National Conference on Tobacco or Health.

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Sharing smiles

Attending the 2018 Give Kids A Smile Community Leadership Development Institute reminded Claire Cho of the old saying about "a big fish in a small pond."

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In 2018, ADA strengthened efforts to tackle opioid abuse crisis

The ADA recognizes that the dental profession can play an important part in reducing opioid use and abuse.

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Study: Dental opioid prescriptions may contribute to later use, abuse

Adolescents and young adults who develop opioid abuse problems may be first exposed to the drug by dentists, according to a study released Dec. 3 by JAMA Internal Medicine.

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ADA Publishing leadership changes hands

A leader in science communications will take the helm of the ADA Publishing division beginning in March, when current senior vice president and publisher Michael Springer retires.

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Medicaid success in Missouri

Adult Medicaid benefits are substantially reducing the number of claims submitted for nontraumatic dental emergency department visits, according to data from the state.

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Taking advantage of the student loan interest deduction

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OCR reaches $125,000 HIPAA settlement with allergy practice

Washington — The Office for Civil Rights announced Nov. 26 that it has agreed to a $125,000 settlement with Allergy Associates of Hartford, a Connecticut health care practice that specializes in treating allergies, for potential Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act violations.

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Hermey the Elf, ADA bring holiday cheer to patient care resources

Hermey the Elf, who was named a D.D.G. — Dental Do Gooder — by the ADA in 2014, is back this holiday season to make improving oral health more festive.


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