Burnout focus of this year’s health, well-being conference

The ADA Practice Institute’s 2019 Dentist Health and Well-Being Program Conference will take place Aug. 16 in Chicago.

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Howard dental students rally around class president after theft

The unthinkable happened: Someone stole thousands of dollars’ worth of dental instruments.

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Things to do, see, eat during ADA FDI World Dental Congress in San Francisco

San Francisco – From the iconic Golden Gate Bridge to the colorful Painted Ladies, there is no shortage of sights to see in San Francisco, the host city of the ADA FDI World Dental Congress Sept. 4-8 at the Moscone Center.

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Oregon passes bill allowing dentists to administer vaccines

Wilsonville, Ore. — Dentists in Oregon can soon provide vaccinations, including annual flu shots and the human papilloma virus vaccine, to patients.

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NYU’s ‘Saturday Academy’ engages teens, looks to increase diversity in dentistry

New York — Groups of high school students in New York City spend every other Saturday dur-ing the fall semester learning to make mouthguards, cleaning teeth and filling cavities on typo-donts and taking impressions for dentures.

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Just-released ADA brochure educates patients about HPV vaccine

The American Cancer Society estimates there will be 53,000 new cases of oral and oropharyngeal cancer in 2019.

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Dental student saves choking victim during Lobby Day

Washington — In between office visits with Pennsylvania members of Congress, dental student Eric Bender was taking a quick lunch break in the Longworth House Office Building when something, from the corner of his eye, caught his attention.

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Review and dispute Open Payments data by May 15

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has set a deadline to review and dispute Open Payments data for program year 2018.

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Veteran receives new smile after lifetime of service

Billy Joyner, 79, was in the U.S. Army and National Guard in the early 1960s, but his service didn’t end there.

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Volunteers needed for third annual Mission of Mercy in Pittsburgh in July

Organizers are asking for volunteers from across the country to donate their time and expertise to make the third annual charity event on July 26-27 a success.

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CMS releases Medicare fraud and abuse booklet

The booklet provides information on the laws of fraud and abuse, ways to report suspected fraud and proper protocol for physician relationships with vendors.

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Certificate for International Volunteer Service application deadline approaching

Applications are due July 1 for the 2019 Certificate for International Volunteer Service.


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May JADA examines impact of all tobacco products on oral health

All tobacco products, not just cigarettes, could be harmful to periodontal health, according to research published in the May issue of The Journal of the American Dental Association.

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Coalition urges Congress to repeal medical device tax

Washington — The Organized Dentistry Coalition is once again asking Congress to repeal the medical device tax.

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The ‘Iceman’ cometh

Lancaster, Penn. — At his Pennsylvania dental practice, he is known as Dr. Steven J. Rheault.
But on the ski slopes, he is universally known as the Iceman.


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Organized dentistry expresses concerns regarding the U.S.-Mexico Tourism Improvement Act

Until Mexican programs achieve accreditation through the Commission on Dental Accreditation, U.S. dental schools should not build relationships with Mexican schools.

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Lenny Kravitz teams up with his dentist to improve access to care on his home island

On top of bringing smiles to music fans all over the world, Mr. Kravitz, along with his Manhattan-based dentist Dr. Jonathan Levine, is brightening the smiles of people on his home island in the Bahamas, Eleuthera, through annual humanitarian dental trips.

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Industry speaks out on value of new HPI report

A new report from the ADA Health Policy Institute is earning rave reviews from the dental industry.

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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is April 27

The Drug Enforcement Agency's next National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is scheduled for April 27.

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Creating a national holiday celebrating smiles, dental care

According to the National Day Calendar, National Dental Care Month brings awareness to the importance of preventative dental care "just in time for a summer full of family reunions, weddings and vacations — all times we love to take pictures and smile." People are encouraged to observe National Dental Care Month by reviewing their dental habits and checking in with their dentist.

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ADA Foundation launches American Heroes Fund

The American Heroes Fund will award financial grants to selected organizations that provide oral health services to U.S. veterans.

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Dentists, students awarded for their advocacy work

Rep. Van Drew talked about the importance of strong advocacy, particularly when it comes to dentistry.

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CODA offers information, resources to dental hygiene students affected by Argosy closure

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Dentists and students advocate for key oral health issues in Washington

The issues were big but the passion was even bigger at the ADA Dentist and Student Lobby Day. More than 1,100 dentists and dental students gathered for the event, which was jointly hosted by the ADA and American Student Dental Association.

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Dentists, dental students advocate together

The ADA Dentist and Student Lobby Day kicked off April 14 in the nation's capital. More than 1,100 dentists, dental students, state association staff and other dental leaders gathered to advocate for the profession and patients.

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KeyBank acquires ADA-endorsed Laurel Road

KeyBank National Association announced in April it acquired the digital lending business of Laurel Road, the student loan-refinancing program endorsed by the ADA.

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Wonder women of dentistry

This is the second article in an ADA News series examining the changing demographics and increasing diversity in dentistry.

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Just the Facts — April 15, 2019

Dental hygiene education programs.

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Snapshots of American Dentistry — April 15, 2019

Sources of inflows into dental workforce

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From Alaska with love: Dentist recognized for volunteerism in Nepal

Dr. Brian Hollander's work in Nepal stems from the 29 years he and his wife Judy spent living, practicing dentistry and raising their two children in the country.

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Trailblazers in dentistry

Today's growing number of women pursuing a career in dentistry can be traced back to 1861 when 28-year-old Lucy Beaman Hobbs opened a dental practice in Cincinnati. She had been denied to study at the Ohio College of Dental Surgery because of her gender but managed to convince the college dean to tutor her privately.

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UNLV dental students treat vets at clinic named for fallen soldier

The UNLV School of Dental Medicine's veteran clinic is now in the midst of its second decade of service, and it is one of several student-run clinics that are supervised by licensed dentists.

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Vermont Community Dental Health Coordinators shine

Barriers to dental care are not created equally. Even when they spring from socioeconomic conditions, like low income and poverty, the particular array of challenges can be as diverse as the people. Still, the challenges often mean parents, children and other family members must deal with those challenges instead of having needed time in a dental chair.

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Going lean

As competition rises in dentistry, it's more important than ever before for practices to develop a business philosophy that allows them to become and remain successful. To that end, I firmly believe in a concept that I refer to as "Lean Dentistry." It's an excellent business approach for dental practices looking to improve their performance.

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Your team is EVERYTHING!

Dentists spend a long time learning all there is to know to provide patients with the best dental care in the world. Patients should understand that and praise and brag about their dentists on every occasion possible.

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NIDCR Craniofacial Research Symposium set for May 6

Bethesda, Md. — The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research will host a craniofacial research symposium May 6 on the National Institutes of Health campus.

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ADA to host emergency department referral programs webinar April 23

Emergency department referral programs best utilize resources between hospitals and dental clinics to connect patients to care, and an April 23 webinar will bring more exposure to these programs and show how the public can benefit from this type of medical-dental collaboration.

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ADA, others ask Congress to make pass-through deduction permanent

Washington — The ADA and more than 100 organizations are asking Congress to make the 20 percent pass-through deduction introduced in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act permanent.

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ADA, AADR seek $10 million for 2020 military dental research

Washington — The ADA and American Association of Dental Research are asking Congress for $10 million for military dental research in 2020.

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Report: ADA Members Retirement Program investment option among top 2018 performers

A new AXA target-date fund series option offered in the ADA Members Retirement Program ranked among the best performers in 2018.

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Amazon's Alexa HIPAA-compliant

Amazon announced April 4 that its Alexa Skills Kit now enables select covered entities and their business associates subject to HIPAA regulations to build Alexa skills that allows it to transmit and receive protected health information as part of an invite-only program, the company said in a blog post.

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Call for nominations for evidence-based dentistry awards

The ADA and the American Association for Dental Research are searching for dental educators and clinicians who have made significant contributions to implement and advance evidence-based dentistry.

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CMS introduces new Part D opioid safety policies

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Webinar on prescribing analgesics during the overdose epidemic set for May 8

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Proposed new ADA standards available for review

The committee has representation from all interests in the U.S. in the standardization of materials, instruments and equipment in dentistry.

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April raises awareness on facial protection, oral cancer screenings

April is National Facial Protection Month, founded by the AAOMS to promote the use of protective gear.

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ADA urges panel to better address acute pain management in teens, young adults

Recommendations to ensure best pain management practices are being applied consistently throughout the federal government

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Live-streaming deployed for first time at airway conference

Working remotely has become more popular in recent years, and now it could become a viable option for “attending” ADA conferences or meetings.

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New sleep medicine conference offered at ADA FDI World Dental Congress

With the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine estimating that about 30 million adults in the U.S. have obstructive sleep apnea, this September’s ADA FDI World Dental Congress will shine a spotlight on what presenters are calling a hot topic.

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Dental groups ask Congress for increased funding for CDC, HRSA, NIDCR

The ADA, American Dental Education Association, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and American Association for Dental Research are urging Congress to increase funding in 2020 for initiatives important to dentistry and the nation's oral health.

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Kansas City dentist brings smiles, tears of joy on Netflix’s 'Queer Eye'

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ACE Panel Report focuses on antibiotic use

Dentists can get insight on antibiotic use in endodontic infections from an ADA Clinical Evaluators Panel Report released in March.


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Read Dental Practice Success for tips on acquiring a practice

The road to practice ownership can include acquiring an existing practice. But there are lots of questions and considerations involved in the process.


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