Study finds association between triclosan, osteoporosis

A study published by the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism has found an association between osteoporosis in women and triclosan, a chemical that had been used as an antimicrobial agent in toothpaste.

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ADA awards first Seal of Acceptance in dry mouth category

Biotene Dry Mouth Oral Rinse is the first product to receive the ADA Seal of Acceptance in the dry mouth product category.

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ADA Foundation narrows focus on science, research

The Association announced June 28 it is narrowing the focus of the ADA Foundation to research and science in order to dedicate more resources to evidence-based dentistry and the health of the public.

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USPHS Dental Category turns 100

June 24 marked the 100th anniversary of the United States Public Health Service Dental Category. That’s the date when Dr. Ernest Eugene Buell became the first commissioned dental officer in the U.S. Public Health Service.

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UCLA professor receives award from Japanese consulate

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CDC committee: HPV vaccine could benefit adults up to 45

Men and women as old as 45 could benefit from receiving the human papillomavirus vaccine, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices voted June 26.

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Texas Dental Association-backed fluoridation bill signed by governor

Dr. Matt Roberts, a general dentist in Crockett, Texas, heard from other dentists that some water engineers in the state had been unilaterally turning off the fluoride in their community’s water supply, with the public or even some local government officials unaware.

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House passes second legislation package, designates $6.3 billion for Indian Health Service

The House Appropriations Committee approved a $383.3 billion spending package June 25 that would fund the government from Oct. 1 to Sept. 30, 2020.

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Coalition urges Congress to repeal medical device tax

The Organized Dentistry Coalition is asking lawmakers to permanently repeal the 2.3% excise tax on medical devices set to take effect at the end of 2019.

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Coding help affirms that 'ADA is there for me'

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ADA publications win 13 EXCEL Awards

The ADA nabbed 13 awards for its various publications June 24 during the 39th annual EXCEL Awards Gala in Washington, D.C.

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July JADA evaluates psychosocial measures as predictors of chronic TMD

While psychosocial measures are important predictors of whether a person will develop a temporomandibular disorder, a study published in the July issue of The Journal of the American Dental Association found they do not predict whether the disorder will become persistent.

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Virgin Islands Dental Association holds oral health summit with ADA

ADA President Jeffrey M. Cole traveled to the U.S. Virgin Islands June 20 to meet with the Virgin Islands Dental Association and other stakeholders to discuss the territory’s five-year oral health plan.

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Coalition asks Congress to address Medicaid funding shortfall in U.S. territories

The Partnership for Medicaid is asking legislators to address a pending Medicaid fiscal cliff that could affect patients and providers in U.S. territories, including American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

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ADA urges Congress to address acute pain in response to opioids

The ADA is applauding Congress’ response to the opioid crisis but continues to urge the federal government to place a greater emphasis on managing acute pain in its prevention efforts.

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House passes first of two spending bills, allots $484 million for NIDCR

The House Appropriations approved a $983 billion, four-bill legislation package June 19 that would provide increased funding to many of the Association's key advocacy issues affecting oral and overall health.

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HHS expands health reimbursement account use

The U.S. departments of Health and Human Services, Labor and Treasury issued a final regulation June 13 that will expand the use of health reimbursement arrangements.

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ADA Member Advantage-endorsed Lands’ End launches new line of scrubs

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Students learn to screen for diabetes

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

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ADA responds to article from The Atlantic

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ADA seeks participants for SNODENT review

The American Dental Association is seeking qualified individuals to join an ADA canvass committee to consider approval of the 2019 revision of the Systemized Nomenclature of Dentistry.

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Just the Facts — June 17, 2019

Allied dental education enrollment in 2017-18

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Changing faces: Dentistry sees slow but growing diversity

Editor’s note: This is the fourth article in an ADA News series examining the changing demographics and increasing diversity in dentistry.

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FDI seeks CE suggestions for 2020 World Dental Congress

ADA members can propose continuing education sessions for the 2020 FDI World Dental Congress.

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Florida city continues fluoridation after '180'

The Ocala City Council unanimously passed an ordinance June 4 that will keep fluoride in city water after the 63-year-old practice was endangered earlier this year.

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Surety bonds required for dentists who are equipment suppliers

Despite the ADA voicing its concerns and opposition to this requirement, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services will require dentists who are suppliers of Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies to obtain a $50,000 surety bond per office location.

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Illinois summit on antimicrobial stewardship in Chicago July 18

The Illinois Department of Public Health is hosting its annual summit on antimicrobial stewardship July 18 at the University of Illinois Student Center East in Chicago. The summit takes place from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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Dentists share student debt stories, urge lawmakers to reauthorize Higher Education Act

In 2017, 85% of all dental students graduated with an average of $287,000 in student loans, according to the American Dental Education Association.

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ADA FDI 2019 to highlight dental technology, including Cellerant Best of Class winners

More than 500 companies will participate in the Exhibit Hall at the ADA FDI World Dental Congress Sept. 4-8 in San Francisco.

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E-cigarette webinar this Friday

An ADA webinar intends to inform dental providers about the products, trends for use and health harms of e-cigarette use.

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ADA urges Senate committee to support repealing McCarran-Ferguson antitrust exemption

As Congress looks for ways to lower the cost of health care, the ADA is asking lawmakers to support legislation that would partially repeal the McCarran-Ferguson Act.

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Group applies to recognize oral medicine as dental specialty

The American Academy of Oral Medicine submitted on June 10 an application and request to recognize oral medicine as a dental specialty, which is now under review by the National Commission's Review Committee on Specialty Recognition.

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Organized dentistry supports raising tobacco purchasing age to 21

The Organized Dentistry Coalition said June 7 it supports raising the legal age to purchase tobacco products from 18 to 21.

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ADA comments on surprise billing legislation in Senate, House

In a June 5 letter to HELP Chair Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., and Ranking Member Patty Murray, D-Wash., the ADA commended lawmakers on their commitment to improving transparency with the proposed Lower Health Care Costs Act. To do that, the Association urged the committee to support S 350, the Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act.

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Kansas City University announces plans for dental school in Joplin, Missouri

The goal is to seat a class of 80 students in 2022.

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CDC recognizes ADA committee member for fluoridation work

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention awarded a member of the ADA’s National Fluoridation Advisory Committee the CDC Jeffrey P. Koplan Award.

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CODA seeks public member nominations for its review committees

The Commission on Dental Accreditation is seeking nominations to fill seven upcoming public member vacancies on its review committees.

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ADA hosting Elder Care Symposium to explore older population’s expanding need for care

The ADA Practice Institute is holding its first Elder Care Symposium on June 28.

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‘The field values women in dentistry and wants them to succeed’

Women in dentistry have a powerful opportunity not only to model stress mastery techniques but also to contribute to a more calm, mindful experience for their patients and staff.

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Washington dental society uses ADA roadmap to build medical-dental collaboration

Pediatric dentist Dr. Ronald H. Hsu has a personal experience that explains his passion for emphasizing medical-dental collaborations in his community.

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ADA president shares the story of dentistry, policy on opioids

ADA president shares the story of dentistry, policy on opioids

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Matchmaking begins for ADA Practice Transitions

Online platform, advisor pair dentists based on compatibility

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