Dental volunteers needed for U.S. Navy mission trip

The University of California San Diego Pre-Dental Society Non-Governmental Organization is seeking health care professionals for a U.S. Navy-led humanitarian mission in response to the Venezuelan political crisis.

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Council on Dental Practice provides guidance during measles outbreak

As of May 30, more than 940 measles cases have been reported in 2019 in the U.S. – the nation's largest measles outbreak since 1994 – and a majority of the people infected were unvaccinated, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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WHO classifies burnout as 'occupational phenomenon'

According to WHO, burnout refers to "phenomena in the occupational context and should not be applied to describe experiences in other areas of life."

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ADA honors Congressman Mike Simpson with Distinguished Service Award

Something stirred inside the former political science major who'd followed his father and uncle into dentistry. That was the moment when Simpson the dentist started to become Simpson the legislator.

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ADA Foundation awards grant to improve access for children with special needs

The ADA Foundation will award a three-year, $375,000 grant to Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center to support a new program designed to improve access to oral health care for children with special needs.

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Webinar on dentist’s role in opioid prescribing set for June 19

The ADA is hosting a webinar on opioid use disorder and how dentists can help prevent patients from developing it.

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Updated tuberculosis guidelines limit annual testing for health care workers

Most health care personnel do not need to undergo annual tuberculosis screenings, according to updated recommendations by the National Tuberculosis Controllers Association and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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June JADA finds more research needed into musculoskeletal care for dental professionals

Research into the effectiveness of preventive and rehabilitative care for musculoskeletal disorders in oral health care professionals is limited, according to a systematic review published in the June issue of The Journal of the American Dental Association.

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New members of Dental Wellness Advisory Committee sought

The committee is in the process of expanding its health and wellness programs.

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Nevada program provides donated dental care to more than 1,000 veterans

The Adopt a Vet Dental Program eventually became an independent nonprofit in order to serve more low-income veterans and to raise funds for their lab costs and emergency dental procedures and is now a program of Northern Nevada Dental Health Programs.

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Mississippi passes bill on dental benefits prior authorization rules

Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant signed a bill March 19 that makes it harder for dental procedures to be denied once they are proven medically necessary.

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ADA, AAPD: ask your legislators to support faculty loan repayment bills

Dental organizations are asking dentists to contract their legislators to support legislation that would strengthen the Dental Faculty Loan Repayment Program.

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ADA comments on proposed overtime rule

In March, the Department of Labor, or DOL, proposed extending eligibility for overtime pay to salaried workers making between $455-$679 a week (between $23,660 and $35,308 annually).

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ADA supports legislation calling for raising legal age to 21 to purchase tobacco

In a letter to Sen. Maj. Leader Mitch McConnell and Sen. Tim Kaine, the ADA praised the lawmakers for introducing S 1541, the Tobacco-Free Youth Act.

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Coalition requests additional funding for IHS in 2020

The ADA is part of a coalition of health care stakeholders asking Congress to increase funding for the Indian Health Service by $72 million for 2020 in order to improve access to health care for American Indians and Alaska Natives.

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CDC seeks applicants for lead dental officer at chronic disease center

The application period ends June 6.

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Group seeks dentists to volunteer, donate services to veterans

Dental Lifeline Network launched a volunteer recruitment campaign encouraging dentists to provide dental care to veterans, specifically those with special needs.

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ADA launches qualification program for Seal testing sites

Testing sites now have the option to apply for “qualified” status.

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Statement on measles from ADA Council on Ethics, Bylaws and Judicial Affairs

The American Dental Association Principles of Ethics & Code of Professional Conduct is a useful guide in navigating these challenging questions: ‘The ethical dentist strives to do that which is right and good.’

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ADA, Alliance of ADA promoting ways to banish burnout

The ADA and the Alliance of the ADA are committed to helping dentists combat stress, establish a beneficial work-life balance and, above all, prevent burnout.

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Just the Facts — May 20, 2019

Dental assisting education programs

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CMS releases final notice of benefit, payment parameters for 2020

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released its final Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2020.

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‘A feeling of belonging’: Networking opportunities abound at ADA FDI 2019

A member of the ADA House of Delegates, was able to see a bit of everyone at last year’s annual meeting.

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Managing Professional Risks webinar set for June will highlight legal updates

Three ADA councils are coming together to present a webinar that provides guidance on dealing with many of the professional risks that exist in the dental practice.

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ADEA names new president, CEO

The American Dental Education Association announced Dr. Karen P. West, dean of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas dental school, as its new president and CEO.

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Boston Red Sox team dentist gives back to community through baseball, benevolence

Dr. Spitz is dedicated to helping others, through baseball and other endeavors.

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Dental incomes vary depending on where you live

The average annual net income of general dentists in 2018 was $175,840 according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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ADA council addresses ethics of measles crisis

The council recently released a statement offering guidelines to dentists on dealing with the complicated ethics of the outbreak.

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What happens when your network gets leased?

Arizona law requires insurers to notify providers

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First woman to serve as Chicago Dental Society president inspired others to follow dreams

Dr. Juliann S. Bluitt Foster, the first woman to serve as president of the Chicago Dental Society, died April 17.

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HHS decreases some caps on penalties for HIPAA violations

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has revised the annual penalty caps for violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, according to an April 30 news release from the department’s Office of Civil Rights.

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Nebraska floods destroy 2 dental offices

Dr. Charles Skoglund had never witnessed anything like the flooding that recently devastated parts of the state, including one of his own offices.

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‘One of the best leaders’

After 22 years, Dr. Richard W. Valachovic retires as ADEA president, CEO

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Dental humanitarians needed for Jamaica, Grenada, St. Lucia

Organizers of Great Shape!'s 1000 Smiles dental humanitarian projects in the Caribbean are recruiting volunteers for trips from July through September.

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June webinar will address contracts, effect they have on revenue

An important business decision any dentist makes is whether or not to sign a preferred provider organization agreement.

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May 31 application deadline for ADA Foundation awards

Deadlines loom for a handful of ADA Foundation awards that provide financial assistance and leadership opportunities to dentists, researchers and Give Kids A Smile program coordinators.

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ADA shares practice resources with American Association of Dental Office Management

The two organizations teamed up in an effort to better help dental professionals with dental office management.

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ADA webinars in May focus on e-cigarette use, expectant mothers’ oral care

Two webinars presented by the ADA Council on Advocacy on Access and Prevention are scheduled.

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Group applies to recognize orofacial pain as dental specialty

The American Academy of Orofacial Pain submitted on May 3 an application and request to recognize orofacial pain as a dental specialty, which is now under review by the National Commission for Recognition of Dental Specialties and Certifying Boards's review committee.

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Proposed ADA technical reports available for review

Copies of the reports are available by calling the ADA at 312-440-2500, ext. 2506, or emailing standards@ada.org.

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Just the Facts — May 6, 2019

Patient volume

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Entries sought for inaugural ADA Design Innovative Awards

Dental practices to be judged on aesthetics, function, patient needs

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